Hana Umami Red W/ DS Audio HS-001 Headshell - Calibrated for 1200G/GME - Pre-Loved

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General:
The Hana Umami Red is one of SkyFi's best-selling MC phono cartridges and has become the most popular cartridge option for the Technics SL-1200G tables that leave our shop. This is the first pre-loved Umami Red we have offered, as they very rarely come back to us on the used market.

Key features include a beautifully machined red Duralumin body with an ebony wood insert, a solid boron cantilever, and a nude MicroLine stylus. Together, these design elements contribute to the exceptional detail, tracking ability, and musical presentation the Umami Red is known for.

This particular cartridge is mounted on a DS Audio HS-001 headshell and has been set up using our 12-step calibration process ($390) and aligned for the Technics SL-1200G, SL-1210G, and GME. It is a true plug-and-play option for owners of these turntables, requiring no additional setup before installation.

Like all of our pre-loved cartridges, it has been carefully inspected under a microscope and thoroughly tested. It is working perfectly, and the stylus shows what appears to be low hours of use.

Cartridge ($3950), DS Audio Headshell ($500), 12-Step Calibrtaion ($390) This is a total of a $4840 value, $850 off for an essentially new cartridge + headshell.

More From Hana:
The HANA-Umami Red high-end moving coil cartridge combines brilliant materials and classic Japanese techniques with modern audio engineering. Ebony wood, rare-earth magnets, precision-cut diamond, high-purity copper wires, Urushi lacquering, and CNC machined Duralumin synergize under the vision of Hana designer Okada-san.
The synergistic relationship in MC generators between magnet, armature, and coil windings is a critical aspect of outstanding cartridge design; and like a signature dish at a Michelin 3-star restaurant, every element and detail working in concert results in a memorable and emotional experience.
All the major parts in a HANA-Umami Red are manufactured in house by Excel Sound with its rich history spanning over 50 years. Excel’s highly trained craftsmen skillfully hand assemble the HANA-Umami Red ensuring an intensely musical experience furthering the HANA “Brilliant and Gorgeous” sound quality.

SkyFi Cosmetic Notes:
Looks essentially new, extremely light signs of wear.

Brand Background:
HANA means “brilliant and gorgeous” in the Japanese language, “華” Moving coil cartridges by HANA, bestow the most “brilliant and gorgeous” analog sound for audiophiles and music lovers regardless of their budget.

Ownership:
Single Owner

General Sound:
Smooth, uncolored, undistorted natural and clean

Cosmetic Condition:
8/10 = Very Good. Excellent front faceplate, one minor flaw on chassis side or top. See our detailed rating description here.

Working Condition:
Working perfectly and tested in our lab.

Included:
Unit and box

Packing:
Original Manufacturers Packing

Original MSRP:
$4,840.00

Specs:

Testing Process:
We start by doing a detailed physical inspection under light magnification to asses the cantilever condition, its position in the cartridge body, and the condition of the suspension.

We also inspect any coil wires and the output connections to make sure it hasn't been strained. We then perform a light cleaning with specialized agents and very carefully blow dry with compressed air.

Following that, we conduct a thorough examination using our Wild Heerbrugg professional microscope. From there we can asses the wear and quality of the stylus and determine how much use it has seen, and if there are any mechanical issues. We can also identify if it needs further cleaning or care.

We then move the cartridge to a digital microscope where we take photos of the cantilever and stylus for future reference.

Next we move to the test bench where we can check for continuity of each channel and resistance.

On certain cartridges (or if the technician feels necessary) we install the cartridge on a turntable and run several test records to ascertain tacking ability, distortion, and compliance.