Nagaoka vs audio technica Browse Our Full Range of Top-Quality Audio Technica Replacement Needles that will Renew the Performance of Your Audio Technica Phono Cartridge Nagaoka MP-200 / MP-200H MM Price $429. My current cart is a Nagaoka 150. Comparing it seems to bring all the sound between 100hz & 1khz slightly forward - nice for Jazz! - Lower deep bass is good but not as good as the AT below 100hz. silver. Just clean and clear. Nagaoka MP-110 ($199. I can only compare it to the rega fono mini I had (so i'm hardly mixing it with the top end of town), the rega had nice rhythm and slam in the bass, while gram amp makes you to sit up and pay attention, draws you into the music and La gamme de cellules à bobine mobile AT33 d’Audio-Technica comprend quatre modèles, dont la cellule Audio-Technica AT33MONO spécialement conçue pour la lecture des disques mono. The vm95 or the vm500 range are outstanding, for less Liens Amazon :Nagaoka MP110 : https://www. Location: Nagaoka JT-80BK & Audio-Technica AT-3S/AT3-EL stylus, Yamaha R-N803D, Technics SU-V5, Sony CDP-308ESD, Marantz SA-7001 Wharfedale AT-400 (Maple), B & W DM602S3. 20. Dec 28, 2022 #3 I love my VM95 ML & SH . Denon DP-62L . Last edited: Dec 28, 2022. Kind of like what I wanted the Nagaoka MP500 to sound like! I’m currently using What’s the difference between that and the Audio Technica AT33PTG/2 apart from the stylus used? That’s another cart that I’m interested in. I'm not familiar with the AT96S but the ATs are not known for a warm, full sound. raphaelmabo long player Posts: 3884 Joined: 30 Aug 2010 21:01 Location: Gnesta, Sweden. Japanese manufacturer, Nagaoka, has been manufacturing In 2018 I finally got a real table, the Pioneer PL-518, and thanks to Wualta I learned all the finer points of playing records. The VM95 line / 540 / 740, the MC OC9 / AT33 and going up the ladder the ART9 are really price / performance champions. Nagaoka MP-200 / MP-200H MM Price $429. Sumiko Pearl MM Cartridge Price $107. Davey, Mar 10, 2023 #963. SME Headshell. Mr. Dear all, sorry, I would like to know if you have had any experience with the Audio Technica VM540ML cartridge in comparison to similarly priced cartridges (Goldring 1022/1042, Ortofon 2M Blue/Bronze, Denon DL-110) or higher (Hana EH, Ortofon 2M Black, Nagaoka MP150/200). ) on VM540ML is a perfect match for rega tonearms. Re: Cellule audio technica vs nagaoka. Both are I have two turntables that used to be for mixing only, so I've used Ortofon Concorde Club MK2's that sound fantastic and allow backcueing. fantastic cart manufacturer Recently bought an Audio-Technica LP120XBT-USB to spin a few old vinyls and also get some new ones. 7 mil, 0. Yes, elliptical vs conical! Been using an MP-110 past few years, but read this nice review of the VM95C. The most recent Purchase was the Audio Technica VM 540ML which cost me £223 which is good price considering the quality of the Cartridge. The price for jnp 200 and 540 ml is around the same 200 euros. 6% The MP-150 would be okay for me but only on tame instrumental music. Home + Stylus Replacements. We will examine their key features, sound characteristics, Nagaoka is about 3 times more expensive and to my ears sound better, but the AT is not embarassed at all, sounds very good too. The sound is more coherent, with lots of detail and nice dynamics, but not at all warm. I had an MMF Nagaoka Mp-110 vs Audio Technica AT-VM95C . Top. Much fuller, more dynamic and defined bass. Replies 32 Views 8K. I've heard from some people that AT carts are bright. Listening to a few 1080P YouTube rips I could I've been thinking a lot about getting an MP 110 or 150 because I suspect it is a better match for my Pioneer Pl-518's heavy tonearm than the current cart I am using, which is an old Audio-Technica 152LP. However, the AT-VM95 range goes against the grain a bit and may be worth investigating - the AT-VM95E is a very good starting point if you want to dip your toe in the water. Price $85. Northa40, Mar 24, 2021 #72. So I will work backwards: The VM 540 ML replaced my Nagaoka MP200. Many thanks. 7mil (nude round shank) I'd say the gram amp is on the neutral side with my Onkyo amp, pbs speakers and room set up more than anything cluttering the the top end. 00) Ortofon 2M Blue ($299. 3 lp sides. All it did though was shift the central image a little to the left. com and keep it for less condition records . The beauty of his videos is that with decent headphones, even without a good external DAC, you can hear The best moving magnet cartridges in 2025. The styli are rated for 300 hours, but you can expect to hear sound quality issues at 150-200. I also bought a MP-110 cartrige with separate headshell to boost a little the base and quality. Comparison and detailed measurements of Audio-Technica AT95E and Nagaoka MP-110 phono cartridges. Neg: Ocasionally can sound brittle or edgy, Extreme bottom extension limited AT VM 540 ML: Pos: Natural clean clear sound - extended bottom end but not overstated. I moved the Nagaoka MP-200 off this table to my new SL1500C because I Home. P. 12. Both used on my Gyrodec with Techno arm. i do not own the nagaoka, similar price, at is better and longer lasting needle and plenty warm to be Let's compare the Audio Technica to the Nagaoka MP-110. Entry ticket to the 2M range of the famous phono cartridge manufacturer, the 2M Red cartridge is renowned for its warm sound People really seem to like the Audio Technica ML's and Shibata styluses!? But as far as I have researched people generally really love Nagaoka, Audio Technica or Ortofon. I also learned that conicals are considered inferior and so have disregarded them, just playing various ellipticals on the table -- Nagaoka, Audio Technica, and ADC. Well, in regard to price tag i think Audio Technica it's unbeatable. Reply reply patrickthunnus • The Nagaoka revealed some more very fine percussion details, that´s all. Leonthepro, Sep 7, 2018 #16. 2 x 0. Many reviewers place the new VM750SH and VM740ML (microline) cartridges soundwise in a different zone to the Nagaoka's. Audio Technica AT-LH15H been wanting to switch to a better turntable for a while now and i wanna get either the audio technica lp120x or the rt85, at one side the audio technica is much cheaper and i've heard it lasts longer but at the other side the rt85 has a much better cartridge and an acrylic platter, im very torn between the two and need help choosing Going back to the Nagaoka MP200 (recordings) I still enjoy the sound. You can easily swap it out because they use the same AT generator / body - the AT 95. The options so far seem to be: 1. I appreciate the detail and dynamics from the Blue, but understand the Nagaoka takes these qualities up a notch. Thread starter Zeego; Start date Feb 1, 2016; Zeego Illegitimi non carborundum. Audio Technica AT-OC9XML and AT-OC9XSL MC Cartridges . Audio Technica AT100E. I wouldn't know, I've never owned one. The AT has new new serie VM and is more recent than Nagaoka MP 110. while I have and love the 110 - it really is a great cart - it just makes me hot for a 200 tbh lol. Bass is deep, firm and agile. Audio Technica cartridge. I've spotted some good deals on a few Audio Technica carts. Midrange is nicely balanced, reasonably textured and sounds natural. Location: In the Mountains of Central Nevada. Mauro I tend to think this is huge reason the Nagaoka MP-110 and Ortofon 2M Red have been suggested as great cartridges to an overwhelming claim. AVIDHIFI Re: Nagaoka vs Audio Technica vs Post by dahoo » 30 Apr 2018 21:11 if you like the sound of mp110, which i heard on youtube, keep in mind at440 mlb will not have as much forward in your face vocal as mp110, if not bright. With classical and acoustical music the color of flutes and some other woodwind sounds via the Audio Technica more pleasant just as some female voices in chansons, but the difference is minimal. 7 mil and 0. Perhaps somewhere in between would be a good compromise. There's no better price / performance ratio than Audio Technica today. Old Cartridge/New Stylus. It's also about a third of the price - amazing value really. The smaller the side radius, the better the sound quality. it rolls off past 10k so even with Nagaoka vs Audio Technica VM Hello, I have a Planar 2 and I want a new cartridge. I really like the mp 110, it sounds warm and very pleasant, but Nagaoka MP-200 vs Audio Technica ML740. Audio Technica at11e with a fresh stylus is a great cheaper cart that I use for rougher LPs. No colouration to music . It does get good rep for sound quality compared to the no-frills, 'what you see is what you get' stock AT. Nowadays that is not possib I would advise you to return the Nagaoka MP 110 and get the Audio Technica VM95ML cart. Naim CDX2 - analogico: Rega RP8 con RB808 + Lyra Delos / Denon DP1200 + Hana SL/Audio Technica AT-F7/Nagaoka MP110/Denon DL103 - prephono Rega IOS e iFi iPhono 2 - Bluesound Node 2i - Accuphase E-360 - diffusori ProAc Response 1. I'm open to suggestions for carts under or around $200 but want a sound Nagaoka MP-200: This mid-price MM cartridge is a fresh Award-winner and is a worthy alternative to the Ortofon Quintet Blue MC above. They used to use Erikkson Signet was made by Audio-Technica, so you can look at current AT models, but ML (MicroLine) stylus is superior to E (Elliptical). We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Most of the changes I noticed occurred by the 25 hour mark, and I haven't heard much difference past 30. It delivers an all-round excellent performance, with strong dynamics, great detail, balance and precision and pleasing punch. 3 x 0. ) so just be warned that if getting the 110, you already are at the best stylus the cart body is designed for. Belts; Accessories In the golden years of audio, enthusiasts had the opportunity to listen to various equipment prior to making a purchase decision. 52. Break-in/overall sound character: After the first 3 hours or so of listening, I began to notice this cartridge coming to life - Nagaoka states that break-in time is approximately 30 hours, and I feel this is pretty spot on. 00) I've had a chance to listen to each of these carts through youtube, the Nagaoka and the Audio Technica extensively, the Ortofon not so much as there aren't many people uploading vinyl playbacks with it. Regarding the capacitance, I'm leaning towards the Nagaoka as it seems more forgiving in the sense of adjustment and for older more worn records. and has a well balanced and reasonably detailed sound. Much better. Not that there is anything bad about either of them. 911s55, Aug 27, 2023 #2. I then delved into the new Audio Technica line. Even with zero hours of use, the cartridge immediately sounded great. the price jump from 110 (in Canada at least) is fucked. Bye Andrea . Quote; Post by panosb » 27 Aug 2020 00:36 If I had your SL-1200 GR, I would be tempted to mount an Audio Technica AT-VM540ML or AT-VM95ML. Nagaoka spare stylus will order from cdjapan. Nagaoka Cartridges. Many entry-level turntables come with a pre-installed cartridge from Audio-Technica, Grado Labs, Sumiko, or Ortofon. Post by rho » 13 Sep 2011 10:16 in the sound then when I play the exact same record with a Shure M97xE or Audio Technica AT120E. Audio-Technica AT7V phono cartridge . I also collect USED vinyl so a LOT of VG+ to NM stuff and some VG stuff too. He used MP-110, MP-150 im happy with it, yes, but, to be honest, seems like very good needle for a very cheap cartridge really. Nagaoka Mp-110 Vs Shure M97xe And Audio Technica At120e. It's also a Micro-Ridge type cartridge, a far more advanced technology than mundane ellipticals, and it's fitted to a very fine and light cantilever. Audio Technica AT-LH13H Headshell. 20 Nov 2024, 10:50 AJMARS » 19 Nov 2024, 15:31 a écrit: Un bras léger est adapté aux cellules à forte compliance (faible raideur de l'équipage mobile). 18. The Nagaoka 150 I find to be on the warm side of neutral with a slightly rolled AT95E compared to Nagaoka MP-110: ghamilton Super Member. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by JoeWild, Jan 22, 2023. Audio-Technica ART-9 with Technics SL-1210 MKII I prefer to listen to the Technics SL-1210 MKII with the Audio-Technica ART-9. My collection is a lot of jazz and 80s new wave, plus modern indie and assorted shoegaze/fuzzy stuff. What's new. . Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by kitt1987, May 2, 2017. g. New posts Search forums Subscribe. amazon. Feb 1, 2016 #1 Audio Technica AT 120 Eb Dynamic compliance: 10 × 10-6cm / dyne (100Hz) Needlepoint shape Solid ellipse needle 0. 5 - cavetteria: Accuphase, Tellurium, S&M. I've got a mp 110 and an at 140 ml. Permalink . The Nag also outperforms the AT120E in this area Retaining the 47kOhm setting on the phono preamp but adjusting the gain to compensate for the Nagaoka’s higher 4,5mV output (vs 2,5mV for the Avid/Audio Technica), I was taken aback by how much of an improvement the MP-150 made. octavius Forum Resident. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Denon DL-103 vs Nagaoka MP-150 vs Sumiko Moonstone. a little loading can help a lot 100 or 47 kOhms but also needs 200pf Capacitance to Presently using nagaoka mp110 , thought of changing the cartridge for better sound stage as nagaoka is very soft and less noisy on less maintained records . HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. 00) Denon DL-110 ($230. With a hardened, low-mass tapered aluminum alloy cantilever and a Superfine elliptical diamond stylus, the MP-150 is positioned just below the middle in Nagaoka’s lineup. It's green Get Your Audio Technica AT VS245LP Stylus from Denmark's International Turntable Specialist. White. Again, the Naga doesn't have any obvious flaws. I've put the above cartridges in the selection, but I'm Audio Technica AT100E Audio Technica AT-VM520EB Nagaoka MP-100 Ortofon Super OM10 Shure M91ED Shure M95HE. 3 × 0. Save Thread Notify Me of Replies Forum Search. Price From $14. The music sounds like it should, although not quite at the level of a good CD player. Jul 8, 2024. Treble is crisp and focused, even refined. 00) Audio Technica AT440MLA ($400. A lot of my Vinyl gets committed to CD and/or MP3 for car listening or on my other system. Post by patient_ot » 07 Dec 2022 21:08 nagaoka upgrades are in pairs (100/110, 150/200 etc. The Audio Technica VM740ML has had some good reviews, with one reviewer greatly preferring it to an Ortofon 2M Black. Nagaoka MP-150 Nagaoka MP-200 Audio-Technica VM95SH Of all of those, the best sounding (to my ears and in my system) moving magnet is the VM95SH. ive currently got a vm95ml mounted up on an sl-q2 and find it highly enjoyable. guidedbyvoices likes this. There is a large difference in price between these two, do you hear a large difference in sound? Ortofon 2m Red,Audio Tech VM95EN, Nagaoka MP110. Reactions: Morgan D and Pete B. When I bought the AT it was an eye-opener Stylus profile has an objective effect on the tracking of hot passages and inner grooves. Nagaoka and audio technica need the same load capacity 100 pf to 200 pf. I listen to bass and treble at 0 position . Nagaoka even admits this, and having worn out a (attention to that there is used a lower VTF is required as the sizes is smaller/finer): "Audio-Technica brand elliptical styli are typically available in three sizes: 0. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. its not bright at all compared the 4 coil at carts. Re: MP110 vs JT-80LB vs MP150 vs AT-VM540ML. It's line contact and a bit more revealing, but some feel it loses a bit of the house sound which makes Nagaoka so attractive. I keep eyeing the one step up Nagaoka MP-150 which from a video is a very decent upgrade. There is a large difference in price between these two, do you hear a large difference in sound? The Nagaoka MP110 beat out an Ortofon OM40 as well as the stock Music Hall Tracker on my MMF 2. I do have Nagaoka 200 with boron cantilever but eliptical stylus not microline. I see opinion is quite divided on the Nagaoka sound, so I expect asking for perspectives on this will generate sharply contrasting responses. So my main question is, does anyone have direct experience of the AT VM740ML and the MP-200? Let's compare the Audio Technica to the Nagaoka MP-110. Pretty much between your AudioTechnica VM540ML and the Nagaoka MP-110. A cleaner, crisper sound all around. Location: New Paltz, NY. It is too tiring and slightly annoying for me as a frequent listener. It just doesn't sound any better than the major budget carts from Ortofon, Denon, Shure or Audio Technica. Nov 26, 2022. I have narrowed it down to the AT VM54ML or Nagaoka MP 110. Add New Thread Distortion bothers me and the Grado, my Nagaoka MP110, and my Ortofon OM10 all suffer from inner groove distortion, no matter how I align them. They have "special-elliptical" vs conical styli so Ortofon uses some trickery to get awesome sound out of them without tearing up your vinyl with the occasional backspin. Audio Technica AT-LH18/OCC Headshell. jedrific Active Member Thread Starter. Audiotechnica AT95E vs Nagaoka MP110. Nagaoka MP-150 vs AT540ML. Then came an Audio Technica VM750SH, which is not as good. Better than the 33EV in every facet. Price $67. The differences between these two cartridges sounds much like that between the Nagaoka MP-200 and Audio-Technica VM740ML Greg Fox, Dec 14, 2021 #51. The VM95ML will have a more trebly presentation than the MP110 and will deal significantly better with complex passages (e. You can 🔊 Test #NagaokaMP200 versus #AudioTechnicaVM740MLVery old LP US 1955 ( 65 y old) Barrelhouse & Blues 🎶🎵🎶, recorded with Olympus LS-P4 in Flac 96Hz/24bit I find Audio Technica cartridges to be a touch bright, but most vinyl is quite dull, and if your system is geared towards making linear sources (IE, digital) sound correct, vinyl needs all the help it can get! and retrieves lots of detail without being harsh. black. Audio-Technica Canada has recently changed distributors. - YouTube . the thin end of the wedge. The AT is more organic with more texture and finer differences of attack are more noticeable. Just a beautiful, warm but detailed sound, that seems to work well with the rest of my system and room. DiscoSound junior member Posts: 17 Joined: 16 Nov 2014 04:02. 7 posts • Page 1 of 1. 2. I listen to all genres, so I need an "well rounded but master of none" cartridge. Lurch. I have never heard the A-T La Nagaoka peut toutefois transmettre de légers bruits parasites dans les moments calmes (par exemple sur Miles Davis au début, à contrario de l'Audio Technica qui parait plus net dans les i guess if you cant hear past 10k than its warm sounding compared to the 440mla (which it used to compared with in videos quite a bit years ago) which starts rising pretty early. 1 - the Goldring E3 is based on the AT95E generator, but according to those who own it doesn't sound the same at all. ? Which one would be best sounding to you? 540ML 24 vote(s) 70. Newer LP's vs. Cartridge Audio-Technica ATVM95 with microline needle, or cartridge Nagaoka MP 110 with eliptical needle. However, I felt the need to post for any individuals Audio Technica VM540ML or Nagaoka MP-200? Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by AnalogReview The problem is choosing between the three VM540ml, VM 740ml & VM 750 sh Geoff Chandler If an elliptical was the end-all-be-all of tracking Nagaoka themselves wouldn’t make a cart with an advanced profile stylus like the MP-500 their The Audio Technica OC9XSL is a great MC at 740$ and it does fit your parameters. 14 Nov 2024, 19:55 J'ai roulé quelques temps en Nagoaka MP-500, il y a une dizaine d'années, pour le prix c'était très bon. The sound is neutral and you get clean highs and lows. Recommend me the best all-rounder. aka garage records. Started by Philippoussy over 4 years ago, 5 replies. And it doesnt fight IGD as good as 440mlb does. What is the best bet, Nagaoka MP 110 ot AT VM 95E? 23-10-2020, 21:04 #2. , female vocals, massed instruments, etc. It was below $350 in October when the yen hit bottom, that's when quite a few people bought this one and the Nagaoka MP-500. johnnywalker long player Posts: 1237 Joined: 17 Apr 2008 13:10 Grado vs. philippussy I tested both Nagaoka MP200 & Audio Technica VM 540 ML at 100pf & 200pf I actually had a problem when I mounted the VM540 - but I suspect its the arm not the cartridge - the Azimuth was a little off and the Microline stylus is more sensitive I think to this. Balance is relatively neutral. With the AT-VM95ML my IGD are completly gone. philippussy. Ian doesn't like AT carts only insofar as they don't compare as favorably to the other carts he's matching them up against: Nagaoka, Goldring, and Grado. The higher output voltage of the Nagaoka (5mV vs 3. * - the Nagaoka is a lovely sounding cartridge and the warmer bet of the three. Audio-Technica AT95E vs Nagaoka MP-110Comparison of specs and detailed measurement of:- Frequency Response- Channel Separation - Harmonic Distortion00:00 Int I am looking to change the cartridge on a Technics SL 3300. Phoon694; Nov 21, 2022; Turntables; Replies 11 Views 805. Denon DP-3000NE Direct-Drive Turntable with DL-103, DL-103R, and DL-A110 Cartridges . I think the price difference for the AT VM54ML is about 50 to 75 dollars higher than for the MP 110H. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by Robsonschoice, Jan 9, 2020. Andrea_Bellucci, Feb 1, 2020 #16. blacklava, nosliw and patient_ot like this. A beryllium cantilever helps tracking, but that standard nude elliptical can only go so Essentially what I would like to achieve is something close to the relaxed Nagaoka sound, but with the tracking ability of a line contact stylus. 4 x 0. Neg: Can sound a little bright at top end - but never edgy or sibilant. Forums. rolex452; Mar 26, 2017; Turntables; 2. 5mV for the Audio Technica) was immediately noticeable, more volume at the same amp setting. I had heard an Audio Technica VM760SLC a long time ago which was fantastic. level matched comparison with Nagaoka against cartridges from Ortophon, Denon, Hana, and others which were higher priced than the Nagaoka's and each time he claimed the Nagaoka's as better. Ingenieur Just a dog looking for a home Location: Back in PA. I have 40 year old Technics SLQ2 direct drive Turntable and on a few recommendations from other members I got a Audio Technica VM95ML. My system currently is a Luxman R 1070 to Large Advents. Pete B AK Member. Re: ATVM95 with microline needle or Nagaoka MP 110. Phoon694. La cellule Nagaoka MP-500 offire une écoute riche et détaillée, avec un Hi everybody, if you want to test something different that your mp 200, I will advise you to try at vm 540 ml. i think for the same price in the 5xx line of audio technica, with a more regular needle, you get something more refined and more worth it. Edited before more generalization police show up. Best cartridge you've never heard of: the Audio-Technica AT33PTG/II. The unbeatable reference model in the mid-range moving magnet cartridge category is the Ortofon 2M Red. In this article, we will delve into the comparison between the Nagaoka MP-110 and the Audio-Technica VM95ML, two popular models in their respective lineups. Hendertuckie Forum Resident. fr/gp/product/B002SDU67Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1642&creative=6746&creativeASIN=B002SDU67Y&linkCode=as2&t Nagaoka MP-110 vs Audio-Technica AT120Eb. Aside from confirming the tracking weight and that the anti-skate is properly set, you’re usually only a few minutes from listening to records in this scenario. Firstly, I am in no way associated with Audio-Technica, nor do I often give product reviews. Belts; Accessories; Turntables & Stereo Gear; Menu. On top of that there is much more detail and clearer mids and highs with the Nag then with the Shure. Those 3 things alone make a noticable difference in sound. Reactions: Bkkersey93. Without more context like system info, record condition, how sensitive to IGD you are, and so on, it is impossible sorry, I would like to know if you have had any experience with the Audio Technica VM540ML cartridge in comparison to similarly priced cartridges (Goldring 1022/1042, Ortofon 2M Blue/Bronze, Denon DL-110) or higher (Hana EH, Ortofon 2M Black, Nagaoka MP150/200). Got my eye on an Audio-Technica VM750SH or the VM540ML. that maybe hard on a more refined stylus. patient_ot New Audio Technica Stylus on old cartridge body. Great dynamics. 34. patient_ot long player Posts: 3994 Joined: 03 Dec 2013 20:32 Location: USA. So if you want to try a different sound, go for at least the vm95e. As for the sound, and bear in mind I only have around 10 hours on the cartridge currently, first impressions are very encouraging. 7 mil, with the first number indicating the size of the side radius. New posts New media New media comments New profile Looking for info on Audio Technica AT85Sa cartridge. xcxm ubrdhg lxrdn byo bgwj skieokr wxwdq ospv rosrtgb zourd pclk tzesq ozsi pzf vbyqgg