"Low output and outfitted with a Shibata stylus, the Mono MK II is a sonic beauty…luscious midrange and lower midrange with exceptional body and dimensionality…"
AUGUST 6, 2025
"...the bass is thunderous and delivers outstanding power and articulation into the lowest registers. The overall resolution is quite remarkable, ..."
"The Umami Red seems to get the maximum possible performance from the Phonomena III preamplifier. Vocal clarity is near reference quality. Together, they offer all-around excellent performance."
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