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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.
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.
| 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 |
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.
