Hana Umami

[asiufy]

We have just received our first batch of these beauties!

 

[DeadWax]

I'd be interested in your listening impressions.

 

[shakti]

please compare to Etsuro Urushi Cobalt Blue, same price point , same production facility.

 

[twitch]

Entering into a whole other price point, significantly higher that the other Hana's. It will be interesting to see (hear) if it proves justified.

 

[audioquest4life]

Whats taking so long to install that new HAna Red and get an initial listening impression?

 

[defride]

https://theaudiobeatnik.com/review-the-hana-umami-red-moving-coil-cartridge/

A dealer I know also has one and says the review is a fair reflection of what he's hearing

 

[audioquest4life]

Who makes the Cobalt Blue? Is that also a Hana?

 

[defride]

Who makes the Cobalt Blue? Is that also a Hana?

Cobalt is the entry model in the Etsuro range of carts, both Etsuro and Hana are built by Excel (Hana is Excel's own brand)

 

[audioquest4life]

Thank you for the update. They are a very interesting range of cartridges for sure. Looks like Musical Surroundings is offering trade in credit for Benz cartridges too.

 

[audioquest4life]

Anyone else test this cartridge yet. My local dealer just got one in and will let me know when it’s setup for demo.

 

[hongkongfoufou]

After two years, anybody can't talk about this cartridge ?

 

[Lyric Audio Elite]

I hope you like this video.

 

[Lyric Audio Elite]

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[Lynnot]

Meanwhile we have the Hana Unami Blue available too. And, since I quite fond of the blue colored cartridges (remember the original Kiseki Blue fron the early 80s of the past century?) I would like to learn about it.

Anybody on WBF owns or uses a Unami Blue?

 

[Corinthian]

Meanwhile we have the Hana Unami Blue available too. And, since I quite fond of the blue colored cartridges (remember the original Kiseki Blue fron the early 80s of the past century?) I would like to learn about it.

Anybody on WBF owns or uses a Unami Blue?

Ooh, I'd be really interested to hear your thoughts on the blue. Have you also heard the red? I've recently got a red and absolutely love it!

 

[Lynnot]

Unfortunately, I havn't heard the Red nor the Blue, but I'm interested in the Blue as I will be setting-up a second turntable.

 

[treitz3]

This article may be of interest to some of you - https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/hana-umami-blue-phono-cartridge/

I just ran across this review, comparing it at one point, to their flagship Red cartridge. It looks like while the price is on different levels, the playback performance boils down to different flavors.

Tom

 

[treitz3]

FWIW, here is another review about the Blue as well.

Hana Umami Blue Moving-Coil Cartridge - Positive Feedback

Hana Umami Blue Moving-Coil Cartridge

positive-feedback.com

Tom

 

[Lynnot]

Thanks!

 

[Corinthian]

Those reviews of the really make me want to hear one now, very positive! It'll be great to hear what any of this forum's poster's think of it if someone buys one. I'm still very happy with my red.