Hana Umami Red MC Phono Cartridge

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The HANA-Umami Red high-end moving coil cartridge combines brilliant materials and classic Japanese techniques with modern audio engineering. Ebony wood, rare-earth magnets, precision-cut diamond, high-purity copper wires, Urushi lacquering, and CNC machined Duralumin synergize under the vision of Hana designer Okada-san.

The synergistic relationship in MC generators between magnet, armature, and coil windings is a critical aspect of outstanding cartridge design; and like a signature dish at a Michelin 3-star restaurant, every element and detail working in concert results in a memorable and emotional experience.

All the major parts in a HANA-Umami Red 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 Red ensuring an intensely musical experience furthering the HANA “Brilliant and Gorgeous” sound quality.

Duralumin (A7075) Body Gloss Urushi Lacquer / Red Finish Boron Cantilever Microline Nude Diamond Stylus 6 Ω Impedance 0.4mv Output High Purity Copper windings Frequency Response:  15-50,000 Tracking Force 2g 70μm/2g @ 10 x 10(-6) cm/dyne (100Hz) Weight 10.5g  

Step up Transformer:  Matches best with the SKY 20-S in HIGH of 1:20