The HANA-Umami Way 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. Specification StylusMicrolineCantileverBoronMagnetic CircuitryPure Iron/Cryo TreatmentCoil WireHigh Purity CopperOutput Level0.4 mvOutput Balance0.5/1kHzTrackability70 µm/2gChannel Separation30dB/1kHzFrequency Response15-50,000HzCoil Impedance8Ω/1kHzSuggested Load Impedance> 80ΩMagnetAlnico Vertical Tracking Force2gCartridge Weight10.8gBody MaterialDuralumin (A7075)Body FinishMelamine Thermosetting Process (MTP) Warranty2 years
