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Angeboten wird „UMAMI BLUE MC Tonabnehmer“ von Hana als Neugerät aus der Kategorie „Tonabnehmer“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 6573667830 endet am 25.09.2026 um 07:05 Uhr.
The asking price is fair: at €2,500, it lands exactly on the median of the recent comparable EUR listings and just under the €2,504 75th percentile, so this is market-level pricing rather than a bargain or a stretch.
That makes sense for a cartridge with a strong reputation for refinement, detail, and low-noise, “finished” sound. If it’s genuinely clean, with original packaging and low hours, it’s a solid buy for someone who wants a high-end moving-coil without chasing a discount; the main upside is simply avoiding the usual used-market uncertainty on a delicate item.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Hana Cartridges emerged in 2016 from Excel Sound Corporation, a Tokyo-based firm with over 50 years of expertise in analog audio reproduction. Handcrafted in Yokohama, Japan, by skilled artisans under the guidance of master designer Masao Okada, the brand draws on traditional Japanese precision. The name "Hana," meaning "brilliant and gorgeous" in Japanese, reflects its heritage of meticulous assembly and laboratory testing at the factory, blending time-honored craftsmanship with modern engineering.
The brand specializes exclusively in moving coil phono cartridges, offering a focused lineup across series like E (elliptical), S (Shibata), M (microline), and premium Umami models with nude diamond or Urushi finishes. Configurations include high- and low-output variants, from entry-level EL/EH and SL/SH pairs to flagship MH/ML and the $3,950 Umami Red, all optimized for vinyl playback with options for mono and stereo tracking.
Hana holds a strong mid-tier position in the high-end phono cartridge market, celebrated for exceptional value, articulate detail, dynamic range, and musical warmth. Reviewers and audiophiles praise their "brilliant and gorgeous" sound—punchy yet refined—positioning them as accessible gateways to elite analog performance without stratospheric pricing, rivaling pricier competitors while appealing to discerning vinyl enthusiasts worldwide.
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