Description
The MP-500 is a flagship of NAGAOKA’s MP series. It reproduces the musical signals in the groove with exceptional sensitivity, delivering an extremely precise bass response. Low and high frequencies appear clear and finely detailed.
The MP-500 cartridge is the top model of the “Moving Permalloy” series. Another highlight is its line contact stylus, which ensures excellent high-frequency reproduction, low distortion, and outstanding depth and spatial imaging. Naturally, the MP-500 also offers all the other advantages of the MP series. It is an all-around exceptional cartridge for particularly demanding vinyl enthusiasts.
Specifications
- Type: MP – High Output (for MM input)
- Weight: 8.0 g
- Height: 18 mm
- Stylus shape: Line Contact
- Cantilever: Boron
- Frequency response: 20 – 25,000 Hz
- Output voltage (1kHz, 5cm/sec): 3.0 mV
- Channel separation (1kHz): > 27 dB
- Channel balance (1kHz): < 1.0 dB
- Dynamic compliance: 8.5 x 10^-6 cm/dyne (measured at 100 Hz)
- Suitable for medium to heavy tonearms
- Recommended tracking force: 16 mN (13-18 mN)
- Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm
- Recommended load capacitance: 150 – 200 pF
- Replacement stylus: JN-P500
