Description
The high-end HANA-Umami Blue moving coil cartridge combines brilliant materials and classic Japanese techniques with modern audio engineering.
The synergistic relationship in MC generators between the magnet, the armature and the coil windings is a critical aspect of exceptional cartridge design; and like a signature dish in a 3-Michelin-star restaurant, every element and detail working together results in a memorable and emotional experience.


















jsilverio (verified owner) –
What can I say about Hana? I've had the Hana ML and to say that the Blue is even better - more detail, definition, soundstage and imaging. Excellent product at an unbeatable price. Add to that the superb customer service, very good and fast communication, and the purchase arrived at my door 24 hours later, excellent!
Alfa27 (verified owner) –
Well, I’m not going to be very original here: a superb capsule.
My initial goal was the hana ML, but by happy coincidence it was sold out and I was able to opt for the Blue at a good price.
The advice was superb, even on a bank holiday, not just during the sale but also to ensure the installation.
It came from a very good capsule, but once I put Blue on, I realised everything the other one was lacking.
I tried two VTA configurations and clearly on my turntable it sounds much better with the tonearm tilted slightly (very slightly) towards the cartridge.
The sound is magnificent, detailed, with punch, very clear and very analogue: powerful bass, present mids and clear but not at all strident highs. An impressive and detailed soundstage
Victor Tur Juan (verified owner) –
An incredible capsule, with unsurpassed dynamics and resolution, or very difficult to surpass.
José Ramón Amaia (verified owner) –
At Lyric Audio Valladolid, Daniel and Francisco once again demonstrate their professionalism, knowledge and care for detail. Their approachable manner and way of understanding music make every visit a special experience.
The Acoustic Signature Double X NEO, which I was able to purchase with his advice, is a real gem that combines technical precision and musical emotion. Fitted with the SME M2-9 tonearm and the Hana Umami Blue cartridge, it offers a wide, lively and natural soundstage, with a quiet background and a three-dimensional presentation of the instruments.
With this latest addition to my home set-up once again, the analogue comes out on top with a sharper, more realistic, more vibrant reproduction, with space between the instruments, soundstage…
Jose Ramon and Amaia