This top-tier model from Nagaoka’s MP series is engineered for discerning vinyl listeners, combining durability, precision, and musical depth. It features a sharpened aluminum frame for enhanced rigidity and performance, delivering a 3mV output that ensures clear, detailed sound. With a wide frequency response and exceptional channel balance, this cartridge brings out the full character of your records—while maintaining compatibility across a range of audio systems.
Key Features
- Sharpened aluminum frame ensures high structural integrity
- 3mV output voltage for strong, dynamic sound
- Line contact needle tips for precise groove tracking
- Bolon cantilever for optimal strength and responsiveness
- Balanced audio with 27dB channel separation at 1kHz
- Compatible with most systems via standard load resistance and capacity
Technical Specifications
| Output Voltage |
3mV (5cm/sec) |
| Frequency Response |
20Hz – 25,000Hz |
| Channel Separation |
27dB (1kHz) |
| Channel Balance |
Less than 1.0dB |
| Load Resistance |
47KΩ |
| Load Capacity |
100pF |
| Cantilever Material |
Bolon |
| Needle Tips |
Line contact design |
| Suitable Needle Pressure |
0.05 – 0.07 oz (1.3 – 1.8 g) |
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