HANA UMAMI BLUE

The HANA-Umami Blue high-end moving coil cartridge combines the vision of Master cartridge designer Okada-san with the history of unique materials, classic Japanese techniques, and modern audio engineering. The Auricle™ body design, unique and exclusive to our Umami series, is CNC machined from Duralumin. Sharing key Umami Red ingredients, including the precision-cut diamond stylus, Boron cantilever, and high-purity copper wires, then combining these with the Alnico magnet-based generator found in the famous Hana ML, creates the exceptionally musical Umami Blue.
This synergistic relationship in MC cartridge design between specific materials, unique body design, a sophisticated generator, and hand-built precision is critical for outstanding cartridge performance. This creates a memorable and emotional experience, reminiscent of a meal at a Michelin 3-star restaurant, with every element and detail working in concert.
All the major parts in a HANA-Umami Blue are manufactured in-house by Excel Sound with its rich history spanning over 50 years. Excel’s highly trained craftsmen skillfully hand assemble the HANA-Umami Blue ensuring an intensely musical experience furthering the HANA “Brilliant and Gorgeous” sound quality.


Specifications
Stylus     Microline
Cantilever     Boron
Magnetic Circuitry     Pure Iron/Cryo Treatment
Coil Wire     High Purity Copper
Output Level     0.4 mv
Output Balance     0.5/1kHz
Trackability     70 µm/2g
Channel Separation     30dB/1kHz
Frequency Response     15-50,000Hz
Coil Impedance     8?/1kHz
Suggested Load Impedance     > 80?
Magnet     Alnico
Vertical Tracking Force     2g
Cartridge Weight     10.8g
Body Material     Duralumin (A7075)
Body Finish     Melamine Thermosetting Process (MTP)
Warranty     2 years