

The HANA-Umami Blue cartridge follows in the Hana “Brilliant and Gorgeous” tradition of providing the listener with sublime enjoyment. The HANA-Umami Red won accolades and critical acclaim worldwide for the highest achievement of sound quality. Embodying the true sense of synergy, the HANA-Umami Blue combines their essential ingredients to establish a new standard for musical performance and value.
The HANA-Umami Blue high-end moving coil cartridge combines the vision of Master cartridge designer Okada-san with the history of special 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 Microline Nude Diamond stylus, Boron cantilever, and high-purity copper wires, then combining these with the Alnico magnet based generator.
All the major parts in a HANA-Umami Blue are manufactured in house by Excel Sound with its rich history spanning well over 50 years. Excel’s highly trained craftsmen skilfully hand assemble the HANA-Umami Blue, and all Hana cartridges, ensuring an intensely musical experience.
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
8Ω/1kHz
Suggested Load Impedance
> 80Ω
Magnet
Alnico
Vertical Tracking Force
2g
Cartridge Weight
10.8g
Body Material
Duralumin (A7075)
Body Finish
Melamine Thermosetting Process (MTP)