![]() This performance is most likely due to the described boron cantilever and the MP-200 works quietly, stably, and just as gentle. ![]() The MP-200 sounds much more neutral, the resolution is even better, although it is not immediately obvious. On sound quality (as well as with the price), the MP-200 is placed exactly between these two. $100) tested two years ago on our portal and a relationship to Ortofon Contrapunkt B (approx. ![]() What immediately came to mind as a comparison was the relationship with the MP-110 (approx. The phono stage was a great Parasound JC3 Jr so I can freely say that the MP-200 could show off everything she can do. The Nagaoka MP-200 cartridge is mounted on the tonearm of S.A.M. And what does a review says about such an investment? Nagaoka MP-200 Review & Test: Everything on a turntable is important but the cartridge is ultimately the one that limits the sound of your turntable, whether you want to admit it or not. In that sense, I will paraphrase the legendary Franc Kuzma, who in response to a similar query from an interested audiophile, replied: “Buy a better cartridge.” And that’s right. Many of them are thinking of improving the sound of their turntable and the audio forums are full of such queries, but when set up and the cables are properly resolved there is not much room left for anything. Many serious music lovers have acquired new ones that normally (with some exceptions) have an integrated cartridge and cost up to $500-600. Turntables and records are experiencing a renaissance, no doubt about it. These rumbling data are certainly not enough to persuade someone to “unload” roughly $500 for a cartridge. The weight of this cartridge is 6.5 grams, the output voltage is 4 mV, the range 20 Hz – 23 kHz, the channel separation 25 dB, and the recommended torque of 1.5 to 2.0 mN. Aluminum cantilevers resonate in the area of 14 to 16 kHz while a cantilever made of boron is in the range of 19 to 28 kHz.When we add strength and hardness to this data we have almost ideal material on the table. Why is boron so much better than the aluminum which is often used in cartridges of a similar price? The main advantage is the suppression of the resonance of the material in the ultrasonic area. Despite this, its hardness and strength are desirable characteristics for making a needle holder on a turntable cartridge. Boron is a very rare element in nature and it is not easy to get, so many manufacturers have abandoned the use of boron. The cantilever is made of boron which is a “high end” pedigree that Nagaoka uses in MP-300 and MP-500. Compared to the MP-150 the tested cartridge has seemingly very similar parameters but with a very important difference. However, the technical data suggests that we should leave these prejudices aside. The Nagaoka MP-200, with its relatively high-price for an MM cartridge, would seem to be a limiting factor. We have already written about the Nagaoka company in the review of the MP-110 cartridge so we will not repeat it. The MP-200 is a mid-priced turntable cartridge, yet the review has shown that many of its features are up in the high-end and that it would be a serious upgrade to many turntable setups.ĭisclaimer: If you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Their MP series of cartridges have been on the market for a long time, which tells us the company believes in their products and does not intend to produce novelties too often. Nagaoka is a very serious company that does not frequently modify its models which is certainly not a habit in this industry.
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