{"product_id":"nagaoka-mp-500-mm-boron-cantilever-cartridge","title":"Nagaoka MP-500 MM Boron Cantilever Cartridge","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoron Cantilever - Made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpressive, Expansive, Precise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e- Type: Moving magnet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Cantilever: High-strength boron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Stylus type: Superfine polished elliptical bonded diamond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Weight: 8 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm\/sec: 3mV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Frequency response: 20Hz-25kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Channel balance @ 1kHz: \u0026gt; 1dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Channel separation @ 1kHz: \u0026gt; 25dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Recommended loading: 47k ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Dynamic compliance: 7.2 x 10-6 cm\/dyne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Static compliance: 20 x 10-6 cm\/dyne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Tracking force range: 1.3 - 1.8 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Break-in period: 30 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Stylus replacement: Nagaoka JN-P300\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yADgie\"\u003eFounded in 1940 and originally starting out in precision watchmaking and clock parts, the company transitioned into micro-manufacturing jewels and diamond styli. They are an influential global supplier of leading audio brands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMoving Permalloy (MP) System:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike typical Moving Magnet (MM) or Moving Coil (MC) designs, Nagaoka's signature MP series uses a lightweight piece of magnetized permalloy instead of a heavy magnet. This lowers the moving mass, allowing the stylus and cantilever to track record grooves with greater accuracy and clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eIn-House Manufacturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNagaoka builds its parts—including diamond tips, cantilevers, coils, and magnets—entirely in-house.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eReplaceable Stylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUsers can easily swap out worn or upgraded needle assemblies on the MP and JT series cartridges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dedicated Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52953155895613,"sku":null,"price":779.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/5587\/files\/66.webp?v=1788207127","url":"https:\/\/www.dedicatedaudio.com\/products\/nagaoka-mp-500-mm-boron-cantilever-cartridge","provider":"Dedicated Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}