Hana Umami Black Moving Coil Cartridge
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Hana Umami Black Moving Coil Cartridge
The Hana Umami Black represents the pinnacle of Okada-san's innovative engineering combined with traditional Japanese craftsmanship. This flagship moving coil cartridge delivers the "Brilliant and Gorgeous" sound signature that Hana is renowned for, offering a significant advancement beyond the Umami Red.
Premium Construction
The Umami Black features a diamond cantilever paired with a nude Microline stylus, providing exceptional tracking and detail retrieval. The high-efficiency "OKD" (Okada) moving coil generator utilizes high-power rare earth magnets and a hybrid carbon armature for superior performance. The cartridge body is finished with a stunning special Urushi enamel lacquer, a traditional Japanese finish that adds both beauty and acoustic damping.
Key Features
- Diamond Cantilever - Ultra-rigid for precise tracking and minimal resonance
- Nude Microline Stylus - Advanced profile for superior groove contact
- High-Efficiency OKD Moving Coil Generator - Proprietary design for exceptional output and clarity
- High-Power Rare Earth Magnet - Powerful magnetic field for dynamic response
- Hybrid Carbon Armature - Lightweight and rigid construction
- Special Urushi Enamel Finish - Traditional Japanese lacquer for beauty and damping
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Cartridge Type | Moving Coil (MC) |
| Stylus Type | Nude Microline |
| Cantilever | Diamond |
| Output Voltage | 0.4 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec) |
| Channel Balance | ≤ 1.0 dB (1 kHz) |
| Channel Separation | ≥ 25 dB (1 kHz) |
| Frequency Response | 15 Hz - 60 kHz |
| Tracking Force | 2.0 grams (1.8 - 2.2 g range) |
| Compliance | 9 x 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100 Hz) |
| Internal Impedance | 6 Ω (1 kHz) |
| Recommended Load | ≥ 60 Ω / 100 pF or more |
| Cartridge Weight | 11.2 grams |
| Body Material | Duralumin with Urushi lacquer finish |
What's Included
- Hana Umami Black MC Cartridge
- Mounting hardware
- Stylus guard
- User manual
Setup Recommendations
The Umami Black requires a high-quality MC phono preamplifier or step-up transformer. Recommended for medium-to-high mass tonearms. Optimal performance achieved with proper alignment, tracking force, and anti-skating adjustment.
Caring for your Speakers and Amplifiers
To Keep your equipment safe these are some best practices to note. Please be advised that this is only to reduce the risk of misuse and is not an exhaustive list.
Speakers
- Speaker terminals are marked red and black, ensure your amplifier to the speakers are wired on the same colours
- Ensure no loose speaker wire from the red touches a loose wire from the black as this will lead to a short circuit and damage either the speaker, the amplifier or both.
- Not all speakers are designed to play at max volume, kindly consider the pairing of your amplifier and speakers
- Speaker cabinets cannot be replaced please handle with care.
AV & Stereo Amplifiers
- If your amplifier has HDMI ports, ensure all devices are off before plugging in the HDMI cable
- Turn off the amplifier before swoping out or adding speaker cable
- Amplifiers generate heat, place them in a well ventilated space. if possible avoid having anything on top of the unit.
- adding a surge protector can assist with power dips which are likely to damage your devices. Isotek and Furman are industry standard.
- Dusty environments can sometimes lead to accumulation of dust in the electronic components that might affect heat regulation
Shipping & Returns
- Free shipping on orders over R500 within the country.
- Standard delivery within 2–5 business days. Delays will be communicated. This might vary slightly depending on your location.
- Return items in original condition for a full refund. (unopened state)
- Returns that are open/unboxed will be subject to a handling fee. Refunds will only be processed after testing the unit.