Matej Isak-san has been kind to get HANA-Umami Blue, double “the 2024 Best Buy Award, and the Mono & Stereo Highly Recommended Product Award in one go” for your further ongoing powerful reference.

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Following is its part of conclusion.

This is a cartridge that can please analog lovers and music lovers alike. The Hana Umami Blue follows the tradition of the Hana way; it repeatedly delivers pure musical enjoyment without distractions.

Unlike many contemporary cartridges, the Hana Umami Blue is not an archetypal analog micro machine or a product of serendipity. Umami Blue aims to strike a balance between sonic presence and emotional impact, which manifests itself in instantly engaging music playback from the moment the needle touches the grooves.

As the Hana Umami Red, the Umami Blue reaches the level of more expensive cartridges, making it a win-win for any analog connoisseur seeking more within a limited budget.

Hana Umami Blue goes the full distance and then some, without breaking a sweat and without breaking a bank. I’m wholeheartedly granting the Hana Umami Blue cartridge the unique double award, the 2024 Best Buy Award, and the Mono & Stereo Highly Recommended Product Award in one go.