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The HANA-Umami Red represents the pinnacle of moving coil cartridge design, combining brilliant materials and classic Japanese craftsmanship with modern audio engineering. Handcrafted by Excel Sound's master artisans with over 50 years of experience, this high-end cartridge features ebony wood, rare-earth samarium cobalt magnets, precision-cut microline diamond stylus, high-purity copper coil wire, traditional Urushi lacquering, and CNC-machined Duralumin—all synergizing under the vision of renowned designer Okada-san.
Like a signature dish at a Michelin 3-star restaurant, every element and detail of the HANA-Umami Red works in concert to create a memorable and emotional listening experience. The synergistic relationship between magnet, armature, and coil windings delivers the HANA signature "Brilliant and Gorgeous" sound quality with exceptional musicality, detail retrieval, and tonal accuracy across the entire frequency spectrum.
| Cartridge Type | Low-Output Moving Coil (MC) |
| Stylus Type | Microline (Precision-Cut Diamond) |
| Cantilever Material | Boron |
| Magnetic Circuitry | Pure Iron with Cryogenic Treatment |
| Magnet Type | Samarium Cobalt (Rare-Earth) |
| Coil Wire | High-Purity Copper |
| Output Level | 0.4 mV @ 1 kHz |
| Output Balance | <0.5 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz - 50,000 Hz |
| Channel Separation | 30 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Coil Impedance | 6 Ω @ 1 kHz |
| Recommended Load Impedance | >60 Ω (MC phono stage required) |
| Vertical Tracking Force (VTF) | 2.0 grams |
| Trackability | 70 µm @ 2g |
| Cartridge Weight | 10.5 grams |
| Body Material | Duralumin (A7075) with Ebony Wood Accents |
| Body Finish | Gloss Urushi Lacquer - Red |
| Manufacturing | Hand-Assembled in Japan by Excel Sound |
| Manufacturer | HANA (Excel Sound Corporation) |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
Every HANA-Umami Red cartridge is meticulously hand-assembled by Excel Sound's highly trained craftsmen, drawing on over 50 years of expertise in precision audio manufacturing. The combination of aerospace-grade Duralumin, natural ebony wood, and traditional Urushi lacquer creates both a visual masterpiece and an acoustic marvel. The cryogenically treated pure iron magnetic circuit paired with samarium cobalt magnets ensures optimal magnetic flux density for exceptional dynamic range and low distortion.
The HANA Umami Red is designed for discerning audiophiles and vinyl enthusiasts who demand reference-level performance from their analog playback systems. Ideal for high-end turntable setups with quality MC phono stages, this cartridge excels with all music genres—from the delicate nuances of classical chamber music to the dynamic impact of jazz and rock. Its extended frequency response (10-50kHz) and microline stylus reveal every detail in your vinyl collection, making it perfect for both vintage pressings and modern audiophile releases.
