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.

$4,250

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