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Offered is „Hana Umami Red.“ by Hana as second-hand device from the category „Pick-up MC“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 535603774 ends on 01.11.2026 at 17:46 o'clock.
The timing matters here because this is a current-production moving-coil cartridge, so the main question is wear and remaining stylus life rather than age or obsolescence. At €1,400, this sits well below the €1,950 25th percentile and looks like a strong buy rather than just a fair one.
This cartridge is widely respected for its vivid tonal color, fine detail, and big, emotionally engaging presentation, with enough refinement to justify serious analogue systems. In good condition, it’s a very attractive way into a high-end sound without paying new-retail money; just confirm hours used, mounting accessories, and whether the cantilever and stylus are clean and undamaged.
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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