Nagaoka MP-150 Moving Magnet Cartridge
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Product Summary
The Nagaoka MP-150 is a moving magnet phono cartridge designed for customers who want a clear step up from entry-level cartridge performance without making the jump into moving coil setup complexity. It sits higher in the Nagaoka range than the MP-110 and is a strong choice for vinyl listeners who want more refinement, better detail retrieval and a more confident, full-bodied presentation from a quality turntable.
A big part of the MP-150’s appeal is the way it balances musicality with precision. Its hardened taper aluminium alloy cantilever and elliptical diamond stylus help it track securely while bringing out more texture, focus and control than more basic cartridge options. With its healthy 4.5mV output, it also remains an easy match for standard moving magnet phono stages, so it can slot into a wide range of real-world hi-fi systems without fuss.
It is also a sensible long-term cartridge choice because replacement support is straightforward. The genuine JN-P150 stylus is available separately, so customers can refresh performance when the stylus wears without needing to replace the full cartridge body. For customers who want a more sophisticated and upgrade-friendly MM cartridge with a smooth but more revealing presentation, the MP-150 is a very compelling choice.
Key Benefits
- Moving magnet design makes it easy to partner with a wide range of standard phono stages
- 4.5mV output offers strong compatibility and healthy signal level in real-world systems
- Elliptical diamond stylus helps deliver good detail retrieval, secure tracking and a more refined presentation
- Hardened taper aluminium alloy cantilever supports a cleaner, more controlled and expressive sound
- A strong step up from more basic cartridge options for customers wanting greater refinement from vinyl replay
- Genuine replacement stylus availability makes long-term ownership more practical and cost-effective
Technical Specifications
Cartridge Details
- Product Type: Moving magnet phono cartridge
- Output Voltage: 4.5mV (5cm/sec)
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
- Channel Separation: 24dB (1kHz)
- Channel Balance: 1.5dB or less
- Load Resistance: 47k Ohms
- Load Capacitance: 100pF
- Cantilever Material: Hardened taper aluminium alloy
- Stylus Profile: 0.4 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond
- Recommended Tracking Force: 1.5 to 2.0g
- Cartridge Weight: 6.5g
- Replacement Stylus: Nagaoka JN-P150
What’s in the Box
- Nagaoka MP-150 cartridge
