Hana Umami Black

Hana Umami Black – Low Output MC Phono Cartridge

The Hana Umami Black is a no-compromise moving-coil cartridge that debuts Hana’s diamond cantilever and new high-efficiency “OKD” generator for breathtaking resolution, micro-detail, and low distortion. Hand-assembled in Japan by Excel Sound and finished in black Urushi lacquer over A7075 duralumin, Umami Black delivers reference-grade musicality with rock-solid tracking and vanishingly low noise. (0.3 mV output, 11.3 g body)

Key Highlights

• Diamond cantilever for the stiffest, most direct energy transfer from groove to generator.
• OKD high-efficiency MC generator with the world’s first integrated pole piece + rear yoke and an inverted U-shaped front yoke for optimized flux and lower losses.
• Microline nude stylus traces inner grooves cleanly, reducing IGD and revealing low-level detail.
• Hybrid Carbon permalloy armature (2 mm square, 78% carbon-infused Ni-Fe) hand-wound with 30 μm 4N copper for ultra-low moving mass and speed.
• Open-air “Auricle” duralumin body with thermoset Urushi lacquer finish controls resonances while showcasing premium craftsmanship.
• Easy system matching: 0.3 mV output, 6 Ω internal impedance, recommended load > 60 Ω.

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Umami Black’s diamond cantilever and Microline stylus unlock lifelike dynamics, airy soundstage depth, and black backgrounds. Its generator architecture improves efficiency and linearity for superb transient response and unforced musical flow. Pair it with a quiet, adjustable MC phono stage and a well-matched tonearm to experience its full potential.

Craft, Materials & Design

The A7075 duralumin “open air” body is finished in black Urushi lacquer via a thermosetting process, chosen for rigidity and damping. Inside, a rare-earth neodymium magnet drives the hybrid Carbon armature and copper coils, while cryogenic treatment is applied to the generator assembly and gold-plated pins for optimal conductivity and stability.

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