Description
Nagaoka MP-700 Moving Permalloy Turntable Cartridge
The MP-700 turntable cartridge represents Nagaoka’s continued commitment to high-fidelity analog sound for well over 85 years. As the new flagship in their renowned MP (Moving Permalloy) series, it integrates cutting-edge materials and engineering refinements to deliver exceptional tracking ability, clarity, and musical detail.
Audiophiles familiar with Nagaoka’s legacy will appreciate how the MP-700 balances detailed precision and musicality, making it suitable for both vintage vinyl lovers and modern analog enthusiasts.
Like all NAGAOKA products, the MP-700 is meticulously handmade in Japan by skilled artisans. This dedication to craftsmanship reflects the brand’s unwavering commitment to precision, quality, and durability—hallmarks that ensure an exceptional and enduring listening experience.
Key Features
The use of lightweight permalloy on the cantilever to reduces mass for more precise stylus movement
Enhanced sound accuracy for more refined and lifelike audio reproduction
Boron cantilever and micro-ridge nude diamond stylus (0.12 x 3.0 mil) improve sound detail and tracking
Lower distortion and better groove retrieval for a more immersive listening experience
Integration of a soft damper for better optimisation of cantilever and stylus
For greater stability, NAGAOKA has designed a new suspension wire in the pivot system.
New suspension system controls both the cantilever and stylus for better clarity, superior frequency separation, bass accuracy, and timbral realism.
Duralumin shielded case and cartridge frame with triple-layer finish with nickel plating, black tin plating and an insulating coating
Enhanced durability, resistance to static and heat, and reduction in noise for quieter and more stable performance during high-quality playback
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Moving Permalloy
Cantilever: High-strength boron
Stylus type:
Micro-Ridge nude diamond
Weight: 8 g
Output Voltage @ 1kHz, 5cm/sec: 4mV
Frequency response: 20Hz-27kHz
Channel balance @ 1kHz: > 1dB
Channel separation @ 1kHz: 30dB
Recommended load impedance: 47k ohms
Recommended load capacitance: 100 pF
Tracking force range: 1.4 g
Break-in period: 30 hours
Stylus replacement: Nagaoka JN-P700
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