What is HANA Umani Sound? Umami Sound is a uniquely captivating musical experience—an exceptional sensuality that immerses you in the performance and leaves a lasting emotional impression. It is music that brims with harmonic richness, delicate textures, pinpoint imaging, sweet highs, solid bass, rhythmic vitality, and lifelike dynamics. Most of all, it offers the rare “you-are-there” presence that elevates music listening into something unforgettable. Just as umami in cuisine describes a deep and satisfying flavour created through a perfect blend of ingredients and techniques, Umami Sound represents this same concept for your ears—a harmonious, synergistic fusion that delivers more than the sum of its parts. It’s the wonderful taste in music. Crafted by a Master Master cartridge designer Masao Okada-san of Excel Sound celebrates over 5 decades of innovation and excellence. His deep expertise brings Umami Sound to life, blending state-of-the-art materials with time-honored Japanese craftsmanship and continued advancements in audio engineering. Specification BodyShapeAuricle open airFinishUrushi lacquer through thermosetting processCantileverCantileverDiamondStylusMicroline Nude DiamondMagnetic CircuitStructure“OKD” generator with Inverted U Front Yoke and Integrated Pole Piece and Rear YokeArmature MaterialPermalloy, 78% carbon-infused nickel-ironArmature Shape2mm Square PlateParts MaterialPure IronMagnetNeodymium (NdFeB)CoilCoil Impedance5 ΩOutput Voltage0.3mVLoad Impedance≥ 50 ΩTreatmentCryogenic“OKD” generator with U Front Yoke, Integrated Pole Piece and Rear Yoke, Gold-plated Output PinsSpecificationFrequency Response15-50,000HzOutput Balance0.5dB/1KHzChannel Separation30dB/1KHzTracking Weight2gTrackability70μm/2gDynamic Compliance10 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100Hz) Estimated at 17 x 10-6 cm/dyne at 10HzCartridge Weight11.3g HANA-Black2025Download
