Hana Umami Black Low-Output Moving Coil Cartridge

Hana Umami Black Low-Output Moving Coil Cartridge Key Features:

• Diamond Cantilever – Provides the most rigid and efficient signal transfer for extraordinary clarity and detail retrieval.
• High-Efficiency “OKD” Generator – Enhances magnetic energy flow with integrated yoke architecture, improving resolution and dynamics.
• Inverted U Front Yoke – Controls resonance and aligns the magnetic field for exceptional channel balance and imaging.
• Rare Earth NdFeB Magnet – Delivers powerful energy conversion and refined tonal accuracy.
• Urushi Lacquer Finish – Combines beauty and durability through a vapor-bonded thermosetting process on the aluminum body.

Product Description:

Continuing the Legacy of "Brilliant and Gorgeous" Sound

The HANA-Umami Black represents the culmination of Masao Okada-san’s five decades of cartridge design mastery at Excel Sound. Building upon the celebrated Umami Red, this model stands apart with an innovative diamond cantilever and the revolutionary “OKD” High-Efficiency Moving Coil Generator—achievements that redefine what’s possible in high-end analog playback.

Diamond Cantilever

A first for HANA, the diamond cantilever sets a new benchmark for rigidity and signal fidelity. As the hardest known material, diamond ensures ultra-efficient energy transfer from groove to coil, preserving every nuance of the original recording.

High-Efficiency “OKD” Generator

This next-generation motor system introduces the world’s first “Integrated Pole Piece and Rear Yoke” combined with an inverted U-shaped front yoke. Together, they optimize magnetic energy flow and minimize losses, unlocking a new level of dynamic expression and low-level detail.

Inverted U Front Yoke

Engineered for both resonance control and magnetic precision, the inverted bifurcated U front yoke provides ideal support for the diamond cantilever, stabilizing performance and enhancing spatial imaging.

High-Power Rare Earth Magnet

A neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnet drives the generator with remarkable efficiency and power, translating musical energy into vivid, lifelike sound.

Hybrid Carbon Armature

Crafted from 78% carbon-infused permalloy, the lightweight 2mm armature is hand-wound with high-purity copper wire, achieving ultra-low output impedance and superb transient response.

Urushi Enameled Finish

The Umami Black’s body is coated in an exquisite Urushi lacquer, applied through a proprietary thermosetting process that bonds to the duralumin chassis. The result is both visually stunning and functionally resonant, contributing to the cartridge’s refined tonal balance.

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