Hana Umami Blue High-End MC Moving-Coil Cartridge

Description

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.

Umami Sound – Exceptional Musical Quality

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