Hana Umami Blue Low Output MC Cartridge Artistry Master designer Masao Okada-san brings five decades of expertise to this project. He applies the Japanese concept of Umami to audio engineering. This approach creates a synergistic effect where every component enhances the others. Consequently, the listener enjoys a higher level of sonic intensity and emotional engagement. The Umami Blue captures the very essence of your vinyl collection. Engineering The heart of this cartridge features a cryogenically treated moving coil generator. It utilises high-purity copper wire hand-wound onto a cross armature. This setup works perfectly with an Alnico magnet to provide an 8Ω internal impedance. Because of these premium materials, the output remains a consistent 0.4mV. This technical precision ensures a remarkably clean and transparent signal path. Detail Precision tracking is achieved via a Nude Microline stylus bonded to a solid Boron cantilever. This specific combination is shared with the range-topping Umami Red model. Therefore, the cartridge can trace the most delicate musical nuances hidden within the grooves. It reveals subtle textures and micro-dynamics that other cartridges might miss. Every performance feels intimate and authentically detailed. Construction The exclusive Auricle body shape is machined from Duralumin for rigidity and lightness. This unique form mimics the human ear to provide maximum support for the generator. Furthermore, the striking glossy blue finish uses a multi-layer melamine process for lasting beauty. Integrated tapped mounting holes make installation straightforward and secure. Each unit is hand-assembled by Excel Sound’s most skilled craftsmen. Click to see our showroom tour Specification Detail Stylus Nude Microline Cantilever Solid Boron Body Material Duralumin (A7075) Finish Melamine Thermosetting Process (MTP) Output Level 0.4mV Internal Impedance 8Ω Magnet Alnico Cartridge Weight 10.8g
