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Hana Umami Blue Moving Coil Cartridge Reviews

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Michael Kuzdzal
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Posted 1 year ago
Mike Blanchard
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An upgrade from the Hana ML which is a terrific cartridge too. I expected improvements to be subtle and they were. I just didn't expect so many subtle improvements, the sum total of which are huge.
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Posted 1 year ago
This replaced a Hana ML. I know some are wondering if it's a big enough improvement over the ML to upgrade. Simple answer...YES. Tracks like a champ and is super quiet in the grooves. The ML was great for jazz but not so enjoyable for rock. The Umami Blue sounds excellent for both as it seems to tame the mids while presenting smooth highs and tight punchy lower end. If you're sitting on the fence, don't hesitate. It's worth it.
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Posted 1 year ago
I replaced my Hana M series cartridge with the blue. I thought the M was great, the blue is truly a great step up. Awesome
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Posted 1 year ago
Jason Mahoney
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Upgraded from the Hana ML on my VPI Prime 21 - Manley Chinook after some long conversations with Kat. I only have about 40 hours on it so far but the Initial impression is a much bigger soundstage, deeper and wider. Image focus is more defined and detailed on the individual instruments and voices. The other big thing that I noticed was a lower noise floor and less surface noise over the ML. I am very happy with the upgrade.
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Posted 1 year ago
Even better than the ML which it replaced.
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Posted 1 year ago