Nagaoka Mp-500

The Nagaoka brand needs no introduction ..... is synonymous with beautiful, warm sound with crystal clear high notes.

Nagaoka manufactures exclusively MM pickups and has technologically perfected them with 100% control over the quality of the individual parts.Their series of transducers combines the simplicity of MM transducers with the musicality and tonal accuracy of MC transducers. To protect your investment, all transducers have a tip change option !

Model500.... Considered one of the best cartridges ! Unsurpassed depth of sound and natural fidelity across the dynamic and frequency spectrum takes this cartridge to the very top.

Nagaoka's new line of MM phono cartridges from Japan is here! Nagaoka is synonymous with "beautiful and warm sound with crystal clear treble", which aptly describes the sonic expression of these products. The transducers have an excellent frequency response and guarantee the highest transparency and excellent intelligibility of sound recordings. Since Nagaoka has perfected the MM system, it rivals and in many cases beats other much more expensive MM and MC transducers!

Nagaoka turntables use only top quality materials with special workmanship. A well-designed magnetic circuit, a precision-made tremor and pickup tip, all 100% developed and manufactured Made in Japan by Nagaoka. The result is an amazing sound previously only found in the much more expensive MM and MC transmissions.

All Nagaoka transducers are equipped with Nagaoka MI technology® MI (Moving Iron). This gives them the high level of detail associated with the more expensive Moving Coil (MC) systems, while retaining the convenience of an interchangeable stylus and high performance associated with Moving Magnet (MM) types. The transmission incorporates a powerful Samarium - Cobalt magnet and high output coil levels so that instead of much heavierthe heavier permanent magnet used in conventional designs, a very lightweight steel and nickel end extension can be used. This reduces the moving mass of the cartridge, allowing the shaker to follow the recording groove more faithfully. The MI system is fully compatible with the preamplifier for MM cartridges. The result and advantage of this demanding system to produce is high clarity and superior pickup capability with the musicality and tonality accuracy of MC cartridges.

The new series of transducers are made of special materials that reduce unwanted vibrations to a minimum level:

Technical Specifications:

Type: moving magnet (MM) moving permalloy®

Principle: Nagaoka MI technology® MI (Moving Iron)

Boron fluctuation for high fidelity

Installation: 1/2″ attachment

Tip: Superfine line contact diamond - polished line-contact diamond

Magnet: Powerful Samarium Cobalt Magnet

Output Voltage: 3.0mV / 1kHz,5cm/sec: 5mV /

Frequency range: 20 Hz - 25 kHz

Channel Equalization: 1 kHz: > 1.0 dB

Channel crosstalk: 1 kHz: > 27 dB

Impedance: 47 kΩ

Capacitance: 100pF

Dynamic compliance: 8.5x10 - 6 cm/dyn

Static Capacitance: 20x10 - 6 cm/dyn

Weight: 8.0 g

Recommended pressure: 1.3 - 1.8 g

Spare tip: Nagaoka JN-P500

• • And anyway, for years OEM Nagaoka transmissions have been sold under various brand names of other well-known vendors

• • Everyone will be pleased - 100% MADE IN JAPAN

MP series highest grade model featuring overwhelming resolution

This is the flagship model of the NAGAOKA "MP" series cartridge.
The feature is that the sound is finished, and you can enjoy the sound quality as if you were on the podium of the orchestra with almost no distortion.
It works well in combination with high-quality amplifiers and speakers.

■ Adopted machined aluminum frame
■ Output voltage: 3mV (5cm / SEC)
■ Frequency characteristics: 20Hz ~ 25,000Hz
■ Channel separation: 27dB (1KHz)
■ Channel balance: 1.0 dB or less
■ Load resistance: 47KΩ
■ Load capacity: 100pF
■ Cantilever: Boron
■ Needle tip: Line contact diamond
■ Appropriate stylus pressure: 1.3 ~ 1.8g
■ Cartridge weight: 7.8g
■ With head shell Weight: 26.1g