Hand-Built in Japan

Each HANA-Umami Black cartridge is meticulously handcrafted by the artisans of Excel Sound in Japan. With over 55 years of tradition and expertise, every piece is assembled with absolute precision and care. The result is music that fuses the unmistakable brilliance of HANA with the rich, evocative character of Umami Sound.

Every detail reflects a devotion to musical beauty—crafted to deliver an experience that is both deeply satisfying and unmistakably HANA.

A Masterwork of Musical Synergy

From the choice of materials to the final assembly, the HANA-Umami Black is a true expression of synergy. Guided by master cartridge designer Masao Okada-san, modern audio engineering is seamlessly combined with time-honored Japanese craftsmanship.

The result is more than a cartridge—it’s an immersive, emotional, and profoundly musical experience that embodies the very essence of Umami Sound.

4 reviews for HANA Umami RED MC Cartridge Low Output

• “This journey began with the MC pickups “E” and “S” for 450 and 650 Euros respectively, each of which is available in a classic “L”ow and as a “H”igh output variant intended for phono MM inputs.”

  Read the full Hana Umami Red Review here.
   

• “It may appear to be very much in the vein of traditional high-end Japanese cartridges, but there’s a twist – it’s a half-open design, with its generator outside in the open air. It’s not quite a Lyra lookalike but is closer to such a thing than a Koetsu.”

  StereoNET Review August 2021.
   

• Fans of moving coil cartridges know Hana, even if you think you don’t, you probably do. Hana is the in-house, export-only brand of a cartridge manufacturer known as the Excel Corporation. Excel has manufactured phono cartridges in Japan since 1970, primarily for other brands. Some familiar names in phono cartridges currently manufactured by Excel include the likes of Etsuro Urushi and Sumiko.

                 Read the full review - Audiophilia
 

• The word “umami” is a fifth taste element (beyond sweet, sour, salty, and bitter) resulting from a perfect combination of the right ingredients and savoury deliciousness. The Umami Red is deliciously enjoyable. Colour me impressed.

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• "This cartridge slips neatly into the high-end pick-up scene, striking an excellent balance between the rose-tinted lushness of some 'traditional' MCs and the cooler analysis of high-tech groove diggers, blending the depth and detail of the latter with a touch more warmth."
  Read the full review by Hi-Fi News

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