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Nagaoka MP-500
Nagaoka MP-500 cartridge reference data for tonearm matching, compliance, tracking force and resonance setup.
Reference specifications
| Manufacturer | Nagaoka |
|---|---|
| Model | MP-500 |
| Type | Moving Iron |
| Body mass | 8 g |
| Compliance at 10 Hz | 14.4 CU |
| Compliance source | estimated |
| Tracking force | 1.55 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.