The Nagaoka MP-500H is the flagship model from Japan’s renowned cartridge specialist, Nagaoka. Read more.
The Nagaoka MP-500H is the flagship model from Japan’s renowned cartridge specialist, Nagaoka. This high-end moving permalloy cartridge delivers astonishing detail and supreme accuracy when playing your favorite vinyl records. Pre-mounted on a headshell, it allows for easy installation—perfect for audiophiles who seek top-tier performance without the hassle.
Equipped with a super line contact stylus and a low-mass boron cantilever, the MP-500H retrieves even the finest nuances buried in the grooves. It offers a warm, spacious, and dynamic soundstage with outstanding channel separation and controlled bass response. Whether you're into classical, jazz, acoustic, or electronic music—this cartridge handles it all with finesse.
If you’re looking for a cartridge that combines refinement, musicality, and Japanese craftsmanship, the Nagaoka MP-500H is your ultimate choice. A true reference model for serious vinyl listeners who want to hear every detail, just as the artist intended.