MP500 vs Sumiko Amethyst
The Amethyst's output is 2.5 mV against the MP500's 3.0 mV, its tracking force 2.0 g against 1.6 g, and its channel separation 30 dB against 27 dB. Both share cartridge type (MM).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$370 - $800
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the MP500
The Nagaoka MP-500 is a high-end Moving Magnet (MM) phono cartridge designed to deliver super-smooth yet incredibly detailed sound. It features a high-strength boron cantilever and a superfine line contact diamond stylus, ensuring precise tracking and excellent sound quality. The cartridge is housed in a gold-painted permalloy body with a powerful samarium cobalt magnet and reinforced carbon fibre pole shoe. It is designed for connection to a standard MM phono stage and is suitable for a wide range of tonearms due to its moderate to high dynamic compliance.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MM
- Output Voltage
- 3.0 mV
- Tracking Force
- 1.6 g
- Stylus Type
- line_contact
- Channel Separation
- 27 dB
- Impedance
- 47000Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 0.008 kg (0 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions