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Offered is „Umami Blue“ by Hana as new device from the category „Pick-up MC“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 9644159107 ends on 30.10.2026 at 06:17 o'clock.
What stands out here is that this is a serious moving-coil cartridge, not a budget upgrade path.
At €2,500, the asking price is exactly at the median of the recent comparable market and just under the 75th percentile (€2,504), so it reads as fair, not a bargain. It is not a discount buy, but it is also not meaningfully ambitious against your own benchmark.
The upside is the cartridge itself: this model is widely regarded as a refined, high-resolution performer with excellent tracking, strong microdetail, and that smooth, finely textured top-end Hana does well. If the stylus is fresh, the body is clean, and it includes the original packaging and any setup accessories, that strengthens the case; at this price, a well-kept example is a legitimate buy for someone ready to hear what a top-tier cartridge can do.
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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