Nagaoka MP700 Flagship Cartridge

The new NAGAOKA MP-700 moving magnet cartridge inherits the design philosophy of the MP series, which has continued for nearly half a century, while incorporating modern technology. As a result, it has succeeded in enhancing the rich musical expression of previous MP cartridges with even greater precision and dynamism, further expanding the potential of vinyl records. For the MP-700, Nagaoka has refined its magnetic circuit to enhance audio signal transmission, optimising static energy release and improving vibration control.

Key Features

• High-strength boron cantilever 
• Microridge naked diamond stylus
• Powerful samarium cobalt magnet
• Low-mass, high-strength boron cantilever
• Shielded case and cartridge frame crafted from ultra-duralumin

Celebrating NAGAOKA’s 85^th Anniversary and launching at High End Munich 25, the MP-700 has been engineered for ever more refined and accurate sound reproduction, bringing listeners closer to the original performance.

Compared with the conventional Moving Magnet (MM) type, Nagaoka’s signature Moving Permalloy (MP) design utilises a lightweight permalloy piece attached to the cantilever, significantly reducing mass, while allowing the stylus to move with greater freedom and precision.

The new MP cartridge employs a boron cantilever paired with a new micro-ridge nude diamond stylus measuring 0.12 x 0.3 mil. This precisely crafted combination enhances sound accuracy, ensuring exceptional detail retrieval from vinyl grooves. The MP-700 also incorporates the softest damper, allowing the boron cantilever and micro-ridge stylus to perform at their best. Its design includes a newly integrated suspension wire in the pivot system, which effectively controls the movement of both the cantilever and stylus, providing stability with enhanced separation and clarity across all frequencies to deliver the accurate representation of treble, bass tones and timbre for a more vivid and lifelike listening experience.

The MP-700 features a shielded case and cartridge frame crafted from ultra-duralumin, enhanced with a three-layer surface treatment involving nickel plating, black tin plating, and an insulating coating, which minimises static interference, improves heat and wear resistance, and preserves the exterior’s longevity.