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- If you no longer have the boxes, we can wrap it for you
- If you want to finance the balance, we can defer payments over a year
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Hana Cartridges At Fanthorpes
The term "Hana" translates to "brilliant and gorgeous" in Japanese, serving as the source of inspiration for the Hana cartridge series.
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Hana Umami Black Moving Coil Cartridge
From £7,995
- Comes with 2 Years warranty
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Personalised Service
On this product, we can offer you
- We can offer you a UK nationawide personalised delivery service
- We bring the HiFi to your home and install it for you
- If you have a trade in, we can collect this from you
- If you no longer have the boxes, we can wrap it for you
- If you want to finance the balance, we can defer payments over a year
Personalised Collection of Trade-In Items
Personalised Home Installation
Hana Cartridges At Fanthorpes
The term "Hana" translates to "brilliant and gorgeous" in Japanese, serving as the source of inspiration for the Hana cartridge series.
Within both low and high output moving coil categories, the...
view the full collection of Hana Cartridges Hana Umami Black
The Hana Umami Black is available for demonstration in our Hull store by request.
The Hana Umami Black is the new flagship phono cartridge from Hana, designed by master craftsman Masao Okada-san. It represents the pinnacle of analogue playback, blending Japanese artistry with cutting-edge audio engineering to deliver breathtaking realism, emotional depth, and lifelike dynamics.
The Essence of Umami Sound
The Hana Umami Black embodies the philosophy of “Umami Sound,” a harmonious fusion of technical precision and musical emotion. With sweet highs, solid bass, rhythmic vitality, and natural presence, it transforms vinyl playback into an unforgettable listening experience.
Master Craftsmanship
Created by Masao Okada-san of Excel Sound, the Umami Black showcases over 50 years of expertise. His unique approach balances tradition with technological innovation, resulting in a cartridge that blends timeless Japanese craftsmanship with state-of-the-art performance.
The Hana Umami Legacy
Following the acclaimed Hana Umami Red (2020) and Umami Blue (2023), the Hana Umami Black takes analogue performance to new heights. It continues the brand’s reputation for “Brilliant and Gorgeous” sound, offering audiophiles the ultimate vinyl playback experience.
Engineering Innovations
At its core is a diamond cantilever—the hardest material known—ensuring precise transmission of groove modulations. The innovative OKD High-Efficiency Generator, Inverted U-shaped Front Yoke, and cryogenically treated components guarantee signal purity, accuracy, and dynamic energy.
Auricle™ Body Design
The exclusive Auricle™ body, inspired by the human ear, is machined from aircraft-grade aluminium with a black zirconia inlay. Its resonance control, paired with an Urushi lacquer finish, enhances both aesthetics and sonic performance.
Microline Stylus Precision
A nude natural diamond Microline stylus, cut to mirror a record-cutting head, extracts the finest detail from vinyl grooves. Combined with hand-wound ultra-pure copper wiring, it ensures breathtaking clarity and realism in music playback.
Why Choose the Hana Umami Black?
For discerning audiophiles, the Hana Umami Black is more than a cartridge—it is a reference in analogue sound. It captures the emotion and depth of live performance, creating a “you-are-there” presence that makes every listening session unforgettable.
Part Exchange Available
As you would expect from Fanthorpes hifi, we offer a generous part exchange against the Hana Umami Black. If you have any hifi that you wish to use as part payment then either call us on 01482 223096 or email us at shop@fanthorpes.co.uk, and we will give you a price to change. This is a fantastic and hassle-free way of making the Hana Umami Black more affordable.
Finance Available
Fanthorpes hifi can also offer buy now pay later on the Hana Umami Black, allowing you to spread or defer your payments over a year. If you are interested in taking advantage of our payment terms, email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk or call us on 01482 223096, and we will email an application form to you.
Hana Umami Black Specification:
- Cantilever: Diamond
- Stylus: Microline Nude Diamond
- Structure: “OKD” generator with Inverted U Front Yoke and Integrated Pole Piece and Rear Yoke
- Magnet: Neodymium (NdFeB)
- Armature Material: Permalloy, 78% carbon-infused nickel-iron
- Coil Impedance: 5Ω
- Output Voltage: 0.3mV
- Load Impedance: ≥50Ω
- Channel Separation: 30dB/1kHz
- Frequency Response: 15–50,000Hz
- Dynamic Compliance: 10 x 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100Hz), estimated 17 x 10⁻⁶ at 10Hz
- Tracking Weight: 2g
- Trackability: 70μm/2g
- Output Balance: 0.5dB/1kHz
- Body: Duralumin (A7075)
- Structure: Auricle open air
- Finish: Urushi lacquer through thermosetting process
- Parts Material: Pure Iron
- Armature Shape: 2mm Square Plate
- Cryogenic: “OKD” generator with U Front Yoke, Integrated Pole Piece and Rear Yoke, Gold-plated Output Pins
- Cartridge Weight: 11.3g
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