Hana MC: Unami Blue Moving Coil Cartridge

The HANA-Umami Blue A high-end moving coil cartridge is a testament to the vision of Master cartridge designer Okada-san, combining traditional Japanese techniques, unique materials, and modern audio engineering. Featuring the exclusive Auricle™ body design CNC machined from Duralumin, and incorporating precision-cut diamond stylus, Boron cantilever, and high-purity copper wires, along with the Alnico magnet-based generator from the renowned Hana ML, the Umami Blue delivers an exceptionally musical experience, reminiscent of a Michelin 3-star restaurant meal, where every element and detail harmoniously contribute to outstanding cartridge performance. With over 50 years of history, Excel Sound manufactures all major parts of the HANA-Umami Blue in-house, hand-assembled by their highly skilled craftsmen, ensuring an intensely musical experience that upholds the HANA tradition of “Brilliant and Gorgeous” sound quality. Specs: Body: Duralumin (A7075) for durability and structural integrity. Finish: Melamine Thermosetting Process (MTP) for a robust and lasting surface. Cantilever: Boron material for precise and responsive tracking. Stylus: Microline stylus for accurate groove tracing and musical detail retrieval. Parts Material: Pure Iron components* for critical cartridge components. Magnet: ALNICO magnet for enhanced magnetic performance. Output Pins: 24K Gold Plated pins for optimal signal transfer. Coil Impedance: 8Ω for efficient electrical characteristics. Output: 0.4mV for robust audio output. Coil Wire Material: High Purity Copper wire for clear signal transmission. Load Impedance: >80Ω for versatile compatibility with phono stages. Frequency Response: 15-50,000Hz for extended audio range. Output Balance: 0.5dB/1kHz for precise audio balance. Channel Separation: 30dB/1kHz for clear channel distinction. Tracking Force: 2g for accurate stylus-to-groove contact. Trackability: 70μm/2g for precise tracking performance. Dynamic Compliance: 10 x 10(-6) cm/dyne (100Hz) with an estimated 17 x 10(-6)cm/dyne at 10Hz for optimal stylus response. Weight: 10.8g for a balanced cartridge. Height: 15.8mm for proper cartridge alignment.