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Who is using Nagaoka Phono Cartridges?

I have had my Nagaoka JT-80bk for a few weeks and I can see why many audiophiles like the brand. Who here is using a Nagaoka on their TT? How does it compare to other cartridges you've used?

I just posted my thoughts on my YouTube channel. Take a look. I hope you enjoy

 

 

aberyclark
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jerryg123
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I have the MP-200 and MP-500.

Wonderful carts.  I have a 150 around here to??/

aberyclark OP
1,355 posts
 

I wonder Nagaoka is popular among audiophiles in Japan

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j_husker
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I have had 2M Red, VM740ML, Grado Opus3, V15ii, and a few others I am probably forgetting on my tables. Bought a MP-200 a while back, it has about 40 hours on it now and for me it is the best cart I've auditioned in my rig.

As stated already, the detail is the difference maker with this cartridge. Very musical and fun to listen to. I'm probably done swapping cartridges for a while now.

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jerryg123
3,429 posts
 

They are wonderful cartridges and I love swapping stylus for different sound.

Love them will never buy a MC again.

mr_m
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I recently went to a low output MC cart. which sounds very good as it should for $1200. Before it, I used a Nagaoka MP-200 which is a wonderful sounding cartridge. For $600 and under, I believe the Nags are hard to beat!

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