Hana cartridges

05/06/2026

"I really can’t think of anything better in its category. "

- Alan Sircom, HiFiPlus.com

In just a decade, Hana has become one of the go-to cartridge brands, thanks to its SH and SL models. Now, they have been redesigned. Alan Sircom takes a listen.

03/08/2025

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.

We will feature this wonderful cartridge at Axpona in the Perfection Room. The Connection Room and Perfection room will also showcase our systems. Make sure you stop by for a listen.

AXPONA Audio Expo North America

09/03/2024

The Hana S Series MK II is officially announced!

08/27/2024

"The Umami cartridges more than justify their places in the pantheon of moving coils. The Hana Umami Blue brings that high-end cartridge ‘wow’ factor at a stunning, attainable price."
-Alan Sircom, Hi-Fi+

The high-value Hana range launched a higher-end Umami Red a few years ago. Now, there’s a Blue to go with it. Alan Sircom listens out for the differences between them.

12/08/2023

Thank you Analogaholic/Cartridge Dude! We're excited about your review.

Almost done with our review of the Hana Umami Blue and Red, thanks to Musical Surroundings for sending them our way. We bought em both.

11/28/2023

Join us if you're in Dallas, TX this weekend.

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Join us on Saturday December 2nd as we welcome Garth Leerer of Musical Surroundings, the US importers for Hana and DS Audio phono cartridges and many other fine audio products. Garth will explain how phono cartridges work, including the standard moving magnet / moving coil and the new optical design...

08/09/2023

Check out the latest review of the Hana Umami Blue:

“Hana has made a cart with high resolution with a wonderful tonal balance that delivers magnificent sound...and a component that’ll make waves in your system. The Umami Blue is a must-upgrade for your analog setup.”Read the entire review at Audiophila.com

03/01/2023

Introducing the new HANA-Umami Blue:
Embodying the true sense of synergy, the HANA-Umami Blue combines the essential ingredients of the Umami Red and Hana ML to establish a new standard for musical performance and value.

04/26/2022

The “brilliant and gorgeous” Hana Umami Red MC phono cartridge.

02/08/2022

"I’ll just conclude by writing that if you own a Hana ML and wondering if dropping 3X the ML’s pricetag gives you 3X the sonic glory, the answer is a qualified yes..." - Michael Fremer, Analog Planet
https://www.analogplanet.com/content/whos-umami