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Nagaoka MP-200
Nagaoka MP-200 cartridge reference data for tonearm matching, compliance, tracking force and resonance setup.
Reference specifications
| Manufacturer | Nagaoka |
|---|---|
| Model | MP-200 |
| Type | Moving Iron |
| Body mass | 6.5 g |
| Compliance at 10 Hz | 12.2 CU |
| Compliance source | estimated_from_official_100hz |
| Tracking force | 1.75 g recommended |
Setup context
Use this cartridge reference with the Tonearm Match Lab to estimate cartridge-tonearm resonance. The key setup inputs are body mass, tracking force and 10 Hz compliance.
Reference data is best-effort and should be checked against manufacturer documentation before critical setup decisions.
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Model-specific matching analysis
Its 6.5 g body mass is included in every total moving-mass estimate below. The calculation uses 12.2 CU at 10 Hz; this value dominates how strongly resonance shifts with tonearm mass. The stored tracking-force reference is 1.8 g. The database classifies this cartridge as Moving Iron. The reviewed source data identifies the stylus as Elliptical. Nominal output in the reviewed record is 4 mV. Stored load-capacitance guidance is 150–200 pF.
| Tonearm effective mass | Estimated total mass | Calculated resonance | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 g tonearm | 13 g | 12.64 Hz | above the usual 8–12 Hz setup window |
| 10 g tonearm | 17 g | 11.05 Hz | inside the usual 8–12 Hz setup window |
| 14 g tonearm | 21 g | 9.94 Hz | inside the usual 8–12 Hz setup window |
| 20 g tonearm | 27 g | 8.77 Hz | inside the usual 8–12 Hz setup window |
| 25 g tonearm | 32 g | 8.05 Hz | inside the usual 8–12 Hz setup window |
Calculation: f = 1000 / (2π√(M×C)), using cartridge mass, 0.5 g fasteners and the stated 10 Hz compliance. This is a setup estimate, not a laboratory measurement.
Data provenance
Research match: src/data/audio/v3/staging/cartridges/corrected_objects/cartridges.v3.corrected_objects.official_pass_20260514.json; review status: official_source_checked.
Corrected dynamic_100hz_cu from 7.8 to official 7.2; 10 Hz estimate uses ×1.7.