{"product_id":"nagaoka-mp-110-phono-cartridge","title":"Nagaoka MP-110 Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNagaoka MP-110 Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElliptical diamond, aluminum-alloy cantilever, and 5 mV Moving Permalloy generator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nagaoka MP-110 pairs the company's Moving Permalloy generator with a 0.4 × 0.7 mil bonded elliptical diamond stylus. It is the successor to Nagaoka's long-running MP-11 and combines a replaceable stylus, standard MM-compatible output, and elliptical groove tracing in a lightweight 6.5 g cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 5 mV output allows the MP-110 to connect directly to a conventional MM phonostage, while the moving-permalloy generator reduces the mass carried at the rear of the cantilever compared with a conventional moving-magnet design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMoving Permalloy Generator\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a conventional MM cartridge, a small magnet moves with the cantilever between stationary coils. Nagaoka's Moving Permalloy system instead places a much lighter piece of magnetically permeable permalloy at the rear of the cantilever, while the magnet and coils remain fixed in the cartridge body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reduction in moving mass allows the stylus and cantilever to respond more freely to groove modulation. At the same time, the generator retains the practical high output of an MM cartridge, allowing the MP-110 to operate from a standard 47 kΩ phono input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e0.4 × 0.7 Mil Elliptical Stylus\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MP-110 uses a bonded 0.4 × 0.7 mil elliptical diamond rather than the conical profile of the MP-100. Its narrower tracing radius allows the stylus to follow shorter-wavelength groove modulation more accurately, improving the retrieval of high-frequency information while maintaining relatively straightforward setup and alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diamond is mounted to an aluminum-alloy cantilever, providing a durable and low-mass moving system suitable for a wide range of records and tonearms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHigh Output and Standard Loading\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNagaoka specifies an output of 5 mV at 5 cm\/sec, making the MP-110 compatible with typical MM phonostage gain. Recommended loading is 47 kΩ with 100 pF capacitance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge tracks between 1.5 and 2 g and weighs 6.5 g, making it straightforward to accommodate on many conventional tonearms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReplaceable Stylus\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stylus assembly can be replaced independently of the cartridge body. The matching replacement is the Nagaoka JN-P110, which retains the aluminum-alloy cantilever and 0.4 × 0.7 mil bonded elliptical diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMP-110 cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting screws, washers, and nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-magnetic screwdriver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Moving Permalloy stereo cartridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMounting:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\/2 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStylus:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.4 × 0.7 mil bonded elliptical diamond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/b\u003e Aluminum alloy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput Voltage (At 1 kHz, 5 cm\/sec):\u003c\/b\u003e 5 mV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 Hz–20 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChannel Separation (At 1 kHz):\u003c\/b\u003e 23 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChannel Balance (At 1 kHz):\u003c\/b\u003e ≤1.5 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDynamic Compliance (At 100 Hz):\u003c\/b\u003e 6 × 10\u003csup\u003e−6\u003c\/sup\u003e cm\/dyne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVertical Tracking Force:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.5–2 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoad Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e 47 kΩ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoad Capacitance:\u003c\/b\u003e 100 pF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReplacement Stylus:\u003c\/b\u003e JN-P110\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.5 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nagaoka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54067271893176,"sku":"MP-110","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/files\/MP-110.png?v=1789663971","url":"https:\/\/upscaleaudio.com\/products\/nagaoka-mp-110-phono-cartridge","provider":"Upscale Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}