Nagaoka MP-500H Cartridge with Headshell
Nagaoka MP-500H – Flagship Moving-Permalloy Cartridge with Precision Headshell
The Nagaoka MP-500H combines the acclaimed MP-500 cartridge with a pre-mounted headshell for effortless installation and ultimate analog precision. Delivering lifelike dynamics, dimensional clarity, and vibrant tonal balance, it brings new depth and realism to every record. Crafted with a superfine line contact stylus, boron cantilever, and rigid resonance-controlled body, the MP-500H reveals the finest details in your vinyl collection.
Quick Specs
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Type: Moving-Permalloy (MM)
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Stylus: Superfine line contact diamond
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Cantilever: Low-mass, high-strength boron
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Magnet: Samarium cobalt
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Body: Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic with anti-ferro magnetic permalloy shield
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Output voltage: 3.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/s)
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Frequency response: 20 Hz – 25 kHz
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Channel balance: within 1 dB (1 kHz)
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Channel separation: >27 dB (1 kHz)
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Recommended load: 47 kΩ
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Dynamic compliance: 8.5 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
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Tracking force range: 1.3 – 1.8 g
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Cartridge weight: 8 g
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Headshell weight: 13.5 g
What’s in the Box
- Nagaoka MP-500H cartridge pre-mounted on headshell
- Stylus protector
- Mounting hardware
- User manual
The Nagaoka MP-500H delivers reference-grade performance with elegant simplicity—combining the precision of the MP-500 cartridge and a perfectly matched headshell. Experience true analog fidelity and seamless setup with Soundium.
