The MP-700 is the flagship model of NAGAOKA’s acclaimed MP series. With over 85 years of experience in analog audio technology, NAGAOKA delivers a cartridge that sets new standards for precision and musicality.

Utilizing the advanced Moving Permalloy (MP) principle, the MP-700 features a lightweight Permalloy element mounted directly to a boron cantilever. This construction significantly reduces moving mass, enabling exceptional tracking precision and an impressively nuanced sound with minimal distortion.

At its core is a nude Micro-Ridge stylus, cut to exact dimensions of 0.12 × 0.3 mil. Combined with a particularly soft damper and a newly designed pivot wire suspension, this ensures perfect control and stability – especially in the high-frequency range.

The result: outstanding channel separation, lifelike tonal balance, tight and defined bass, and excellent depth resolution – a top choice for discerning vinyl enthusiasts seeking to capture every musical detail.

The MP-700 features a precisely engineered ultra-duralumin body, finished with a triple surface treatment (nickel, black tin, and insulating coating). This protects against static buildup, improves thermal and wear resistance, and enhances long-term durability.

Like all NAGAOKA cartridges, the MP-700 is handcrafted in Japan by experienced artisans – a testament to the brand’s uncompromising commitment to quality and craftsmanship.

SPECIFICATIONS

Type: MP (Moving Permalloy, for MM input)

Output voltage: 4 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)

Frequency response: 20 – 27,000 Hz

Channel separation: 30 dB (at 1 kHz)

Channel balance: ≤ 1.0 dB (at 1 kHz)

Recommended load impedance: 47 kΩ

Recommended load capacitance: 100 pF

Tracking force: 1.4 g

Cantilever: Boron

Stylus tip: Nude Micro-Ridge

Cartridge weight: 8.0 g

Replacement stylus: JN-P700

• Manufacturer : Nagaoka