Umami Red vs Ikeda 9TT
The 9TT's output is 0.2 mV against the Umami Red's 0.4 mV, its tracking force 1.8 g against 2.0 g, and its channel separation 27 dB against 30 dB. Both share cartridge type (HOMC).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$4,356.89
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About the Umami Red
The Hana Umami Red is a premium moving coil phono cartridge designed to deliver exceptional sound quality. It features a boron cantilever with a microline nude diamond stylus, high-purity copper coil wire, and a samarium cobalt magnet. The body is crafted from Duralumin (A7075) and ebony wood, finished with gloss Urushi lacquer in red. It offers an output level of 0.4 mV, a channel separation of 30 dB at 1 kHz, and a frequency response of 10-50,000 Hz. The cartridge is designed for a load impedance greater than 60 ohms and has a vertical tracking force of 2 grams.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- HOMC
- Output Voltage
- 0.4 mV
- Tracking Force
- 2.0 g
- Channel Separation
- 30 dB
- Impedance
- 6Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 0.0105 kg (0 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Gloss Urushi Lacquer / Red
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions