NAGAOKA MP-500 MM Cartridge

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US $224.88
ApproximatelyC $310.13
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About this product

Product Identifiers

BrandNAGAOKA
MPNMP500, MP-500
GTIN4967736076425, 4967736076807
ModelMP-500
eBay Product ID (ePID)6034417454

Product Key Features

Compatible BrandUniversal
TypeCartridge, MP

Additional Product Features

Custom BundleNo

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Ratings and Reviews

4.9
24 product ratings
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Easy to set up

Well designed

Performs well

Most relevant reviews

  • Very Good MM Cartridge

    Installed the MP-500 a few days ago on my SME Model 10 table with V arm and have listened to about 6 albums. It replaced a MP-300 which I very much enjoyed but will say the 500 is an improvement. Not night and day difference- MP-500 has a little better highs, a bit more air or sparkle and can articulate bass notes better. Happy with this cartridge overall and look forward to continued enjoyment.

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  • Great Price on a Top of the Line Stylus

    Great price on a TOTL Nagaoka stylus. The super fine line contact is a bit more sensitive to setup than an elliptical, but once dialed in, this stylus, with it's boron cantilever, is simply breathtaking. Amazing clarity, vivid separation. and textured mids, with excellent air and refined treble detail. Very spacious soundstage, stout dynamics, and an overall warm inviting realism. I broke from tradition and added the MP500 stylus to the MP150 body, with excellent results. Your results will vary depending on the system and setup. Give it a good long time to break in. Highly recommended.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • good stylus and easy to set up.

    it is awesome stylus JN-P500 genuine from Nagaoka. easy for set up on my MP500 and all are good i 'm not need buy new cartridge if only broke your cantilever like me , just only it to replace it. and i love a sound of the Nagaoka MP500, it's a MM cartridge but it like a MC cartridge, it is very clear and detail and warm.

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  • One of the best MM carts of all time

    This is an outstanding cart. Upgraded stylus on my MP-300 to the 500 and the step up was extremely noticeable. The 500 simply digs out more sound from the vinyl with much greater bass extensions. I loved the MP-300 for years but this is clearly better. While very nice out of the box you will hear the cart improve dramatically through the break in period up to about 50 hours. Truly one of the great MM carts.

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  • Pure Japanese Craftsmanship, Smooth and Neutral

    This cartridge is phenomenal. Tracks well. Sounds incredible. The boron cantilever, the line contact diamond tip, the aluminium body all combine into the synergy known as the Nagaoka MP-500. From the highest of highs to the lowest of lows, this cartridge reproduces everything well. Couldn't have been happier with my purchase. Every minute nuance in the music comes across all adding to the experience.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Elvis himself would use the MP-500.

    Amazing cartridge. For the price ($540), I have never met its equal. Sound quality is fanominal. For half the price, I would also recommend the MP-200. I would recommend this cartridge to the pickiest audiophile crazy.

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  • NAGAOKA 5/5 WAUW!

    Switched out my Ortofon 2M bronze for the Nagaoka MP500. I have no words, the 2M is frail thin sounding, very lean and bright compared to the MP500, the Nagaoka plays with an organic level treble, no brightness yet endless detail. On top of that it plays deep bass line it's nobody's business! And it plays with an authority that leaves the ortofon behind in shame.

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  • nice upgrade for your hears

    This a very good cartridge, you will hear highs and lows you haven't heard before also it brings out the midrange also. I feel this is best for people that listen to jazz and vocalist.

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  • Great sounding cartridge for the intermediate vinyl fan.

    Great sounding cartridge. A little difficult to setup because it does not have a threaded body (nuts and bolts arrangement) and the stylus is difficult to see.

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  • Nagaoka MP500 is the king of MM phono cartridges.

    Excellent in all attributes of reproduction of vinyl recordings.

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