I have a Nagaoka mp500 with an mp300 stylus and also a Goldring 2500.
Usually, the higher the output volts of the cartridge, the slightly better it is for noise,
since you do not have to turn up the volume as much and also amplify the noise.
Classical is "typically" quieter than rock /pop/jazz where this may be important.
I therefore prefer the Goldring 2500 for classical since it "sounds" quieter.
It has an average 6.5mV output as opposed to the 3.5mV on the Nagaoka. This gives about 3-4 dB of better noise figure.
I use these on a Linn Sondek with an SME3009R arm.
I must admit I love the "looks" just as much as the sound :-).
Usually, the higher the output volts of the cartridge, the slightly better it is for noise,
since you do not have to turn up the volume as much and also amplify the noise.
Classical is "typically" quieter than rock /pop/jazz where this may be important.
I therefore prefer the Goldring 2500 for classical since it "sounds" quieter.
It has an average 6.5mV output as opposed to the 3.5mV on the Nagaoka. This gives about 3-4 dB of better noise figure.
I use these on a Linn Sondek with an SME3009R arm.
I must admit I love the "looks" just as much as the sound :-).