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Nagaoka MP-100

The Nagaoka MP-100 is an entry-level MM cartridge with a conical stylus profile and 5 mV output, so it feeds any standard MM phono input without extra gain. Rated tracking force runs from 1.8 to 2.3 g with a nominal setting of 2.0 g. Its stylus is user replaceable and carries the JN-P100 designation. Phono Culture lists three compatible replacement styli for this model.

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Stylus: JN-P100
Type: ММ
Stylus Shape: Conical[ radii (mil / µm) 0.6 (≈15.2 µm) ]
Class: Entry-Level

Mounting: standard 1/2"
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D): 6.5 g · 18.0 × 17.0 × 28.6 mm
Output Voltage: 5 mV
Frequency Response: 20–20 000 Hz
Channel Separation: 22 dB
Channel Balance: ≤ 2.0 dB
Recommended Load: 47 kΩ (min.) || 100 pF
Tracking Force: 1.8–2.3 g (nominal 2.0 g)
VTA: 30°
Compliance Value: dynamic 5.5 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100 Hz) (≈5.5 µm/mN); static 18 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (≈18 µm/mN)
Cantilever: aluminum

Additional Info

The Nagaoka MP-100 is a forgiving, easygoing MM with an aluminum cantilever and a conical tip. Vocals come through with natural warmth and body, dynamics feel lively rather than aggressive, while detail and imaging stay modest and unfussy, smoothing over surface noise and tired pressings. The stylus is replaceable, so a fresh tip is a simple fix. It makes a relaxed, musical match for vocal jazz, folk and classic rock on modest to mid-tier systems.

Replacement styluses for Nagaoka MP-100

Nagaoka	JN-P110	Conical
Nagaoka	JN-P150	Conical
Tonar	6819 (JN-P100 MM)	Elliptical

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add 12/19/2025 · upd. 08/02/2026