Nagaoka MP-100H

High quality MM phono cartridge installed on the headshell

High rigidity Duralumin headshell with very low resonance. High quality OFC wires made of pure copper with gold plated pins.

Nagaoka manufactures exclusively MM transducers and has technologically perfected them with 100% control over the quality of the individual parts.Their series of transducers combines the simplicity of MM transducers with the musicality and tonal accuracy of MC transducers. To protect your investment, all transducers have a tip change option !

All Nagaoka portables are equipped with Nagaoka MI technology® MI (Moving Iron). This gives them the high level of detail associated with more expensive Moving Coil (MC) systems, while maintaining the convenience of an interchangeable stylus and the high performance associated with Moving Magnet (MM) types. The transmission incorporates a powerful Samarium - Cobalt magnet and high output coil levels so that instead of much heavierthe heavier permanent magnet used in conventional designs, a very lightweight steel and nickel end extension can be used. This reduces the moving mass of the cartridge, allowing the shaker to follow the recording groove more faithfully. The MI system is fully compatible with the basic MM phono input that comes standard with many integrated amplifiers.The result and advantage of this production-intensive system is the high clarity and superior pickup capability with the musicality and tonality accuracy of MC cartridges.

The use of a polished elliptical diamond offers high clarity and excellent sensing capability.

The new line of Nagaoka MM phono cartridges from Japan is here! Nagaoka is synonymous with "beautiful and warm sound with crystal clear treble", which aptly describes the sonic expression of these products. The transducers have an excellent frequency response and guarantee the highest transparency and excellent intelligibility of sound recordings. Since Nagaoka has perfected the MM system, it rivals and in many cases beats other much more expensive MM and MC transducers!

Model100.... high performance at a minimal price, ideal for pop, rock and jazz.

Nagaoka turntables use only the finest materials with special workmanship. A well-designed magnetic circuit, precision-made tremble and pickup tip, all 100% developed and manufactured Made in Japan by Nagaoka. The result is an amazing sound previously only found in the much more expensive MM and MC transmissions.

The new line of pickups is made of special materials that reduce unwanted vibrations to a minimum level:

• - Nagaoka MI technology® with precise and fast response to the groove wall
• - Superfine polished conical diamond stylus
• - Powerful Samarium - Cobalt magnet, modern cobalt samarium magnets have an extremely high energy output, so you can use a much lighter magnet than ever before
• - OFC copper coils with very high purity
• - Lightweight aluminum alloy wobble for high fidelity
• - Carbon Fiber - plastic transmission case reinforced with carbon fiber
• - Square design facilitates alignment on the head
• - Anti ferro-magnetic permalloy sheath (protects against electromagnetic interference)
• - Easy tip change
• Replacement tip: Nagaoka JN-P100