HANA UMAMI BLACK REVIEW BY ANDRE JENNINGS | THE ABSOLUTE SOUND

“ …the Black sounded surprisingly extraordinary in the areas of palpable instrumental/vocal timbre, transparency, speed, and clarity right out of the box.” 

”One of those early extraordinary traits included the ability to trace the groove with an ease that was exceptional.” 

“…the entire orchestra sounded fundamentally truthful with timbre correct notation of every instrument.’“ 

“…wonderful vibrance and realism, without the often subtle smearing that detracts from the instrument’s harmonic purity.””


— Andre Jennings, The Absolute Sound


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