Nagaoka MP-200 Moving Magnet Cartridge
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Product Summary
The Nagaoka MP-200 is a moving magnet phono cartridge designed for customers who want a more refined and revealing step up from entry-level cartridge performance without moving into the added cost and setup demands of moving coil. It sits above the MP-110 and MP-150 in the Nagaoka range and is a strong choice for listeners who want greater subtlety, cleaner detail and a more sophisticated overall presentation from a quality turntable.
A big part of the MP-200’s appeal is the way it combines musical smoothness with stronger technical performance. Its boron cantilever and elliptical diamond stylus help it trace the groove with greater precision, bringing out more low-level detail, better separation and a more composed sound than more basic cartridge options. With its 4mV 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-P200 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 serious and upgrade-friendly MM cartridge with a balanced, refined and musically engaging presentation, the MP-200 is a very compelling choice.
Key Benefits
- Moving magnet design makes it easy to partner with a wide range of standard phono stages
- 4mV output offers strong compatibility and healthy signal level in real-world systems
- Boron cantilever helps improve precision, control and low-level detail retrieval
- Elliptical diamond stylus supports secure tracking and a more refined presentation
- A strong step up for customers wanting more subtlety and insight 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: 4mV (5cm/sec)
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 23,000Hz
- Channel Separation: 25dB (1kHz)
- Channel Balance: 1.5dB or less
- Load Resistance: 47k Ohms
- Load Capacitance: 100pF
- Cantilever Material: Boron
- 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-P200
What’s in the Box
- Nagaoka MP-200 cartridge
