The MP 500 is the flagship model in the MP series featuring the pinnacle of technological improvement. Experience the highest level of musical expression and dimensional clarity. An unbeaten depth of sound stage and natural fidelity across the dynamic and frequency spectrum takes this cartridge right up to the top. Complete instructions and mounting hardware are included. Nagaoka MP-500 Phono Cartridge Features: – Exclusive super rigid body – Superfine polished Line-Contact – Diamond stylus tip – Powerful Samarium Cobalt Magnet – Low Mass-High Strength Boron Cantilever – Reinforced Carbon Fiber pole shoe – Anti Ferro-Magnetic Permalloy shield casing MP-500 Technical data Type: Moving magnet (Permalloy) Cantilever: High-strength boron Stylus type: Superfine line contact diamond Output voltage @ 1kHz,5cm/sec: 3mV Frequency response: 20Hz-25kHz Channel balance @ 1kHz: > 1dB Channel separation @ 1kHz: > 27dB Recommended loading: 47k ohms Dynamic compliance: 8.5 x 10-6 cm/dyne Tracking force range: 1.3 – 1.8 g Weight: 8 g Break-in period: 30 hours Stylus replacement: Nagaoka JN-P500
