Hana Umami Red Moving Coil Cartridge Reviews

4.9 Rating 29 Reviews

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“I bought the Hana Umami Red to replace my Ortofon Cadenza Black that I broke the cantilever off of while dusting. Although a costly accident, it was meant to be. The Hana to me is far superior sounding with my audio equipment. For me it was very easy to install. Easier than most cartridges I’ve had. It’s a beautiful cartridge both physically and sonically. A+++”

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Posted 11 months ago

Chris Harbert

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“I went from the Hana sl to the umami red. The jump was HUGE and I love the detailed sound.my system is Vpi signature 21 with the gold note phono stage. MartinLogan 13a speakers so there is no hiding anything! McIntosh c2700 with the mc462. The Hana umami red really compliments this setup nicely. Thank you Kat for always getting me the best deal even though you’re famous now..”

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Posted 11 months ago

“I paired this amazing cart with a Dr Feikert TRIO SE turntable and a Kuzma 4Point9 arm. My dream setup. I have never heard vinyl play this perfect, just liquid smooth, rich bass, warm mids, and pleasing highs. Kat and Sean Paul built an amazing package for me. I could not be happier.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I was very happy with the Hana ML cartridge, that is until I heard the Umami Red. Believe the reviews, It has once again opened my music up and all my albums need reauditioning.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Michael Hughes

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“So far, not impressed. IMO, the Hana Red is muffled in the higher frequencies. The bass is also thinner than I would have expected. My Lyra Delos blows this cartridge away. I hope it’s sonic character improves as it fully breaks in.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Stephen Carroll

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Posted 1 year ago

Craig Bressler

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“Enjoying it immensely!!!!”

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Posted 1 year ago

Scott Lamitie

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“I have had this for about 4 weeks now and I could not be more pleased. My system is very revealing and the addition of this cart to my vinyl set-up was a perfect choice. I have other carts in this price range and I was not at all unhappy with their performance. I read quite a few reviews and forum posts about the Hana MC carts and my curiosity got the best of me. I will say this is the best-balanced and the sweetest sounding cart I have ever heard. It is extremely detailed uncovering even more information in my vinyl. The instruments and vocals seem like they have quite a bit more to them now, much more complete and lifelike. Everything is extremely clear and detailed without even a hint of edginess, just beautiful. Improved space in the music and an expanded 3-dimensional soundstage. I didn't know I was missing any of this until I heard this cartridge. Thanks as always to the excellent staff at Upscale Audio and a special thank you to Kat. Highly recommended.”

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Posted 1 year ago