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Nagaoka MP-110

Nagaoka's MP-110: bonded spherical-ish profile with a mid-band that flatters vocals — the internet's favorite "sounds more expensive" cartridge.

Tracking force

1.5–2.0 g (start 1.8)

Stylus

Bonded super-elliptical-ish

Output

5.0 mV MM

Upgrade path

MP-200 stylus upgrade

Alignment

Standard

Anti-skate

match ~1.8

How Nagaoka MP-110 Works

The MP-110 is the community's standing answer to "what sounds better than a 2M Red for the same money" — a warm, present midrange that flatters vocals and vintage pressings. Run it near 1.8 g; lighter gets thin, heavier gets dull. The MP-200 stylus upgrade is the long game — one of the best value paths in analog.