Nagaoka MP-150

This cartridge is easy to set up, detailed with a great balance of tone

The NAGAOKA MP-150 Record Cartridge completely won me over. Thanks to my Fluance RT85N, I became a fan of Nagaoka cartridges, and this one sits right in the sweet spot of their lineup. I also picked up the NAGAOKA MP-110 Record Stylus (the stock cartridge on the RT85N) and the NAGAOKA MP-200 Record Cartridge, and together they form an ideal rotation depending on what I’m playing. The MP-110 is my go-to for older or less-than-perfect records; it’s forgiving and smooth, making imperfect pressings still enjoyable. The MP-150, though, is where things really open up. It offers a noticeable step up in clarity, detail, and balance while still keeping that warm, musical Nagaoka signature. This has become my daily driver for most of my collection. Then the MP-200 is on another level for jazz and classical; more refined, more revealing, and incredibly precise. The MP-150 hits the perfect middle ground: detailed but not harsh, warm but not muddy. If you’re building out a cartridge lineup or looking for a serious upgrade, this one delivers. Absolute perfection in its role.

音の厚みやエネルギーが有り、高音から低音まで音色が揃っています。 ボーカルは自然できつい感じは無し。 エネルギーバランスは中低域の落ち着いたバランス。 無垢の楕円針でカンチレバーはアルミテーパード。 非常に良い製品だと思います。 付属してくるネジは真鍮製なので手持ちのアルミ(普通はアルミが付属していると思います)と聴き比べ、好みの方を使いましょう。 真鍮、レンジが広く明るく感じるが音が暴れる感覚も有る。 アルミ、ざわつく感じが有るが程よい情報量で落ち着きも有る。 MP110も良いカートリッジですが、低域の情報量、全体のエネルギー感が2ランク程上です。

All the best! Super natural sound. Best cartridge I’ve had till now!

J etais avec une ortophone rouge,,,la difference Serais trop long a enumerer C est tous simplement le jour et la nuit.....

After many hours of use and doing an A/B test with a similar style moving magnet cartridge, the Sumiko Olympia, I would say this is an excellent cartridge, however, it does not beat out the Sumiko Olympia. It provides great highs, mids and lows/bass with a nice soundstage. Again, it does not beat out the Sumiko Olympia and since the Sumiko is $150 less, I cannot see any reason to spend the extra money on this cartridge. If you're looking at this for your next replacement, do yourself a favor and save some money and get the Olympia instead.