Key Features
- 0.6mil conical diamond stylus
- Reliable stereo cartridge and the entry point into the Nagaoka MP cartridge range
- Compatible 5mV output for plug-and-play MM setups
- Aluminium cantilever chosen to balance rigidity and responsiveness
- Simple to install with most standard headshells
Nagaoka MP-100 MM Phono Cartridge Overview
The Nagaoka MP-100 MM Phono Cartridge is the first model in the MP series, designed to deliver the clarity and character of Nagaoka’s sound at a more accessible level. Its bonded 0.6mil conical diamond stylus offers smooth, forgiving playback, particularly on older or less-than-perfect records. Paired with an aluminium cantilever for stable tracking, it handles a wide range of music with ease. With a 5mV output, it works well with most MM phono stages, offering simple setup and consistent results.
Product Ref: 258050
Full Description
View Full DescriptionConical Stylus for Smooth Playback
The MP-100 uses a 0.6-mil bonded conical diamond stylus. This is a popular design for the start of a cartridge range, as it offers dependable results without added complexity or cost. The rounded stylus shape makes broad contact with the groove, helping reduce surface noise and track across older or imperfect records. While it doesn’t extract the same level of detail as elliptical designs, it delivers a warm, musical sound that’s ideal for everyday use or reserving your premium cartridges for more critical listening.
Lightweight Aluminium Alloy Cantilever
Nagaoka have chosen an aluminium alloy cantilever for the MP-100 to provide a balance of strength, lightness, and responsiveness. This means the stylus can track more accurately through the groove, reducing the chance of distortion or skipping. Aluminium’s rigidity supports clean signal transfer and contributes to a predictably stable sound. The cartridge itself weighs just 6.5g, making it a good physical match for most tonearms and easy to balance without the need for added counterweight adjustments.
Simple Setup and Broad Compatibility
You won’t need to overthink setup with Nagaoka. The MP-100 uses a standard half-inch mount and has a tracking force of 1.8 to 2.3 grams, making it easy to install and dial in without too much trial and error. The 5mV output also means it’s easy to pair with most hi-fi systems featuring a moving magnet phono stage. Once fitted and playing, this cartridge offers a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz, covering the full range of human hearing. It’s a reassuringly straightforward choice if this is your first step into vinyl.
Specifications
| Output voltage | 5mV (5cm/sec) |
|---|---|
| Frequency response | 20Hz - 20,000Hz |
| Channel separation | 22dB (1kHz) |
| Channel balance | 2.0dB or less |
| Load resistance | 47kΩ |
| Load capacity | 100pF |
| Cantilever | Aluminium alloy |
| Needle tip | 0.6 mil cone, bonded diamond |
| Appropriate needle pressure | 1.8 - 2.3 g |
| Cartridge weight | 6.5 g |
| Weight with headshell | 16.5g |
| Product code | MP-100 |
| EAN | 4967736076326 |
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