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Hana Umami Blue UB Low Output MC

£2,149.00

SKU: 466423B Categories: , , ,

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Description

Hana Umami Blue UB Low Output MC Overview

The Hana Umami Blue UB Low Output MC hand-built MC cartridge embodies ‘Umami’- that very pleasing or delicious flavour on the palette, a synergistic effect resulting in higher taste intensity.

Hana’s Master cartridge designer Maseo Okada-san applies this ‘taste intensity’ concept as he combines brilliant materials and processes with classic Japanese techniques and modern audio engineering, to create his Hana Umami Blue low output MC cartridge; with ‘trickle-down’ design features as offered in the higher specification (and outstanding) Umami Red cartridge.

The cryogenically treated MC generator features an Alinco magnet material with hand-wound high purity copper wire on a cross armature, for an internal impedance of 8Ω and 0.4mV output. The pure iron pole piece and the Nude Microline stylus bonded to a solid Boron cantilever are as used in the Umami Red cartridge; for tracing the most delicate musical nuances from the LP.

The total design approach creates the classic sonic qualities and great value that Hana cartridges are now so well known for and positions the Umami Blue between the Hana ML and Umami Red cartridge price points.

The Hana Umami Blue uses the exclusive Auricle™ body shape (with tapped mounting holes) that mimics the form of the human outer ear, to rigidly support and help protect the “Open Air” Moving Coil generator. It is machined from a hard but light Duralumin with a special multi-layer melamine (MTP) brilliant glossy blue finish. An easy to fit stylus guard protects your investment.

All the major parts of the Hana Umami Blue are manufactured in house by Excel Sound with its highly trained craftsmen skilfully hand assembling each cartridge. Master designer Okada-san brings over 50 years of MC design experience to the Umami Blue, applying the Umami concept of synergy and intensity, to offer sound excellence.

The Umami Blue offers 0.4mv/1KHz output.

 

 

HiFi+ Awards 2023 Winner

Hi-Fi+ December 2023, awards issue

You get that sense of musicians performing in a three-dimensional space normally reserved for super-high-end cartridges. Perhaps most significantly, it handles bass lines with depth, power, authority, and charm. Like the Red, the Blue topples giants. The Hana Umami Blue brings that high-end cartridge ‘wow’ factor at a stunning, attainable price. It looks great and it sounds great. If it were any more Umami, you’d probably want to eat it!

 

About Hana
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hana means ‘brilliant and gorgeous’ in the Japanese language, the inspiration for Hana cartridges. The Hana range of low and high output moving coil cartridges offer outstanding performance and value in their respective price ranges.

Hana cartridges are the result of over 50 years expertise from the master cartridge maker Masao Okada-san. The Hana cartridge ranges have been developed to offer supreme musicality at affordable price points, allowing you to spend more on your favourite vinyl records – surely the very reason for buying a good phono cartridge in the first place.

Additional information

Technical Specification

Body Material
Duralumin (A7075) + POM
Body Finish
Body Finish Gloss Enamel Lacquer/ Blue
Cantilever
Boron
Stylus
Microline Nude Diamond
Armature Material
Permalloy
Armature Shape
Cross
Parts Material
Pure Iron
Magnet
Alnico (Al-Ni-Co)
Terminal Plate
PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone)
Terminal Pin
24K Gold Plated
Coil Impedance
8Ω/1kHz
Coil Output Level
0.4mV/1kHz
Coil Wire Material
High Purity Copper
Terminating Impedance
>80Ω
Cryo-genic treatment
Yes
Frequency Response
15~50,000Hz
Output Balance
0.5dB/1kHz
Channel Separation
>30dB/1kHz
Tracking Force Weight
2 gr.
Trackability
70μm/2gr
Dynamic Compliance
10 x 10(-6) cm/dyne (100Hz)
Dynamic Compliance
17 x 10(-6) cm/dyne (100Hz)
Cartridge Weight
10.8 gr.

Warranty

2 year guarantee from date of purchase, plus a ‘new for old or damaged’ replacement service.

About Revelation Audio

I’m David McCaffrey, and I have spent over 20 years in the Audio-visual industry. The whole trip into high-fidelity audio was based on a simple, original passion for music and an unrelenting pursuit to find the ultimate sound experience. That initial passion has, over the years, developed into a profound competence resting on quality – a competence I am proud to share with you. 

Music wields a great deal of power in terms of the emotions it evokes. It is a tool that can stir up recollections, get feelings moving

and conjure moments of pure happiness.

At Revelation Audio, we understand that finding the perfect system is a deeply personal journey. That’s why we meticulously hand-pick each brand and product we offer, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Our selection process is extensive and precise, as we look to work with only the best, most dedicated brands that share our passion for excellent sound quality and craftsmanship.

Our showroom will take you through the best hand-picked audio and visual technology. Whether you are an experienced audiophile or just stepping into the world of high-fidelity sound, our expert consultants are here to guide you in finding the perfect solution designed just for you. 

I personally invite you to join us at Revelation Audio and allow us to help you discover the ideal system

to unleash the full emotional potential of your favourite music.

 

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