Moving Magnet Cartridges

The Nagaoka MP-500H is the MP-500 phono cartridge from Nagaoka’s MP series, factory-mounted on a headshell for turntables with a removable headshell. With a line-contact stylus, a boron cantilever and a machined aluminium frame, it offers outstanding resolution with virtually no distortion.Moving Permalloy technologyIn Nagaoka’s MP cartridges the cantilever does not carry the magnet, as in a conventional MM design, but a very light piece of permalloy. This reduces moving mass and lets the stylus move more freely in the record groove. With a 3 mV output, the Nagaoka MP-500H works with any standard MM phono input.The soundThe MP-500 delivers a clear sound with virtually no distortion, as if you were standing on the conductor’s podium. Its line-contact stylus reads the groove with great precision and reveals every detail, especially with high-quality amplifiers and speakers. It has won the VGP Pure Audio award in consecutive years.Ready-mounted on a headshellThe Nagaoka MP-500H comes mounted by Nagaoka on a headshell, so it fits straight onto turntables with a removable headshell (standard SME-type connection). Total weight with the headshell is 26.1 g and the recommended tracking force is 1.3 – 1.8 g. When worn, the stylus is easily replaced with the genuine Nagaoka JN-P500.

The Nagaoka MP-150 is a phono cartridge from the MP series of Japan’s Nagaoka. With an elliptical stylus and a hardened, tapered aluminium-alloy cantilever, it delivers energy and dynamics without losing control.Moving Permalloy technologyIn Nagaoka’s MP cartridges the cantilever does not carry the magnet, as in a conventional MM design, but a very light piece of permalloy. This reduces moving mass and lets the stylus move more freely in the record groove. With a 4.5 mV output, the Nagaoka MP-150 works with any standard MM phono input.The soundThe MP-150 sounds wide-band and dynamic, energetic yet tight and well controlled. Its hardened tapered cantilever and elliptical stylus bring more detail than the entry models of the series.Mounting and replacement stylusThe Nagaoka MP-150 uses the standard 1/2-inch mount, so it fits most tonearms. The recommended tracking force is 1.5 – 2.0 g. When worn, the stylus is user-replaceable with the genuine Nagaoka JN-P150.

The Nagaoka MP-110H is the MP-110 phono cartridge from Nagaoka’s MP series, factory-mounted on a headshell for turntables with a removable headshell. The successor to the hugely popular MP-11, its elliptical diamond stylus gives a lively, realistic sound with every kind of music.Moving Permalloy technologyIn Nagaoka’s MP cartridges the cantilever does not carry the magnet, as in a conventional MM design, but a very light piece of permalloy. This reduces moving mass and lets the stylus move more freely in the record groove. With a 5 mV output, the Nagaoka MP-110H works with any standard MM phono input.The soundThe MP-11 it replaces won a Grand Prix in Europe and became one of Nagaoka’s most popular cartridges. The MP-110 keeps the same realism and suits every genre. It has won the VGP Pure Audio award in consecutive years.Ready-mounted on a headshellThe Nagaoka MP-110H comes mounted by Nagaoka on a headshell, so it fits straight onto turntables with a removable headshell (standard SME-type connection). Total weight with the headshell is 16.5 g and the recommended tracking force is 1.5 – 2.0 g. When worn, the stylus is easily replaced with the genuine Nagaoka JN-P110.

The Nagaoka MP-300H is the MP-300 phono cartridge from Nagaoka’s MP series, factory-mounted on a headshell for turntables with a removable headshell. With a machined aluminium frame, a boron cantilever and an elliptical stylus, it brings the excitement of live music.Moving Permalloy technologyIn Nagaoka’s MP cartridges the cantilever does not carry the magnet, as in a conventional MM design, but a very light piece of permalloy. This reduces moving mass and lets the stylus move more freely in the record groove. With a 3 mV output, the Nagaoka MP-300H works with any standard MM phono input.The soundThe MP-300 faithfully conveys the spatial relationships within a recording: you clearly hear where each player sits in a jazz group or each instrument in an orchestra. It is the model of the series focused on sound quality and the feel of a live performance.Ready-mounted on a headshellThe Nagaoka MP-300H comes mounted by Nagaoka on a headshell, so it fits straight onto turntables with a removable headshell (standard SME-type connection). Total weight with the headshell is 26.1 g and the recommended tracking force is 1.3 – 1.8 g. When worn, the stylus is easily replaced with the genuine Nagaoka JN-P300.

The Nagaoka MP-100 is the entry-level phono cartridge from the MP series of Japan’s Nagaoka. With a conical diamond stylus and an aluminium-alloy cantilever, it delivers a natural, cohesive sound at an affordable price.Moving Permalloy technologyIn Nagaoka’s MP cartridges the cantilever does not carry the magnet, as in a conventional MM design, but a very light piece of permalloy. This reduces moving mass and lets the stylus move more freely in the record groove. With a 5 mV output, the Nagaoka MP-100 works with any standard MM phono input.The soundThe classic, proven construction of the MP-100 gives a natural sound without exaggeration, cohesive across the whole range. It is the most affordable way into the sound of Nagaoka’s MP cartridges.Mounting and replacement stylusThe Nagaoka MP-100 uses the standard 1/2-inch mount, so it fits most tonearms. The recommended tracking force is 1.8 – 2.3 g. When worn, the stylus is user-replaceable with the genuine Nagaoka JN-P100.

The Ortofon 2M Blue is a moving magnet (MM) cartridge from the 2M Series for listeners who take vinyl seriously. Compared with the 2M Red it adds dynamics and resolution, a more open sound and more detail.Its nude elliptical stylus has lower mass and traces the groove more accurately, while the 5.5 mV output matches easily with any MM phono stage.

The Ortofon 2M Bronze is a moving magnet (MM) cartridge from the 2M Series for demanding systems. Its nude Fine Line stylus traces the groove with great accuracy, delivering wide frequency range and rich detail.Coils wound with silver-plated copper wire give a dynamic, lively sound suited to every kind of music.

The Ortofon OM 5E is a moving magnet (MM) cartridge from the OM Series, one of the most proven and reliable cartridges for general-purpose turntables. It is an ideal replacement or upgrade at a very good price.Its elliptical stylus traces the groove precisely for clear, balanced sound.Upgrade by changing the stylusOM cartridges accept Stylus 5S, 5E, 10, 20, 30 and 40. Changing only the stylus upgrades the sound without changing the cartridge.Easy mountingStandard half-inch mount with two screws, for most headshells and tonearms.