Hana Umami Blue Moving Coil Cartridge
The Hana Umami Blue low output moving coil cartridge combines premium materials, innovative techniques and meticulous craftsmanship to deliver an outstanding listening experience.
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£2,149.00
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About the Hana Umami Blue
The Hana Umami Blue cartridge exemplifies the concept of ‘umami’ – a deeply satisfying and harmonious blend of elements. Designed by master cartridge designer Maseo Okada-san, the Umami Blue combines exceptional materials, innovative techniques and meticulous craftsmanship to deliver an outstanding listening experience. Positioned between the Hana ML and Hana Umami Red models, it offers an enticing balance of performance and value.
Key Features
- Low output moving coil with 0.4 mV output
- Boron cantilever for precise tracking
- Nude microline stylus for detailed sound reproduction
- Cryogenically treated generator for enhanced performance
- Auricle™ body machined from Duralumin with a multi-layer blue Melamine Thermosetting Process (MTP) finish
- Alnico magnet for natural, dynamic sound
- Tapped mounting holes for secure and straightforward installation
Thoughtful Design and Precision Engineering
The Umami Blue features a cryogenically treated moving coil generator with an Alnico magnet and hand-wound high-purity copper wire on a cross armature. Together with an 8Ω internal impedance, this configuration ensures a natural and dynamic sound signature. The nude microline stylus, mounted on a solid boron cantilever, traces even the finest musical details from your vinyl records.
Its Auricle™ body, inspired by the shape of the human outer ear, is crafted from lightweight yet rigid Duralumin. This design provides excellent support for the “open air” moving coil generator while protecting the cartridge from external vibrations. A brilliant glossy blue finish and an easy-to-fit stylus guard complete the package.
Masterful Craftsmanship
Every Hana Umami Blue cartridge is hand-assembled by highly skilled craftsmen at Excel Sound. Okada-san brings over 50 years of moving coil cartridge design expertise to this model, employing the principles of synergy and intensity that define the Umami concept.
A Synergy of Tradition and Innovation
Blending traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern audio engineering, the Hana Umami Blue offers exceptional performance, faithfully capturing the nuances and dynamics of your favourite music.
Specifications
| Attributes | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand |
Hana |
| Colour |
Blue |
| Cartridge Type |
Low output moving coil |
| Cartridge Body |
Auricle™ body design, Duralumin (7075 aluminium), Melamine thermosetting process (MTP) finish |
| Magnet |
Alnico |
| Cantilever |
Boron |
| Stylus |
Microline nude diamond |
| Output Voltage |
0.4 mV @ 1 kHz, 5 cm / sec |
| Frequency Response |
15 Hz – 50 kHz |
| Compliance |
10 x 10⁻⁶ cm / dyne @ 100 Hz, 17 x 10⁻⁶ cm / dyne @ 10 Hz (estimated) |
| Impedance |
8 Ω |
| Tracking Force |
2 g |
| Recommended Loading |
>80 Ω |
| Channel Balance |
0.5 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Channel Separation |
30 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Weight |
10.8 g |