I love the natural musicality of the better Nagaokas. The MP150 and MP200 share the same body, but the MP200 adds the significant benefit of the boron cantilever. I added a JN-P500 nude fine line stylus w/boron cantilever to my MP150, and find it sublime. In the end, it’s always subjective, and a matter of synergy with your system.
MM Cartridge recommendation
I am in the process of upgrading from my current project debut carbon(with acrylic platter and ortofon blue) to a vintage Micro Seiki DD-5. It will come with the stock tone arm and Micro H-303 headshell but no cart. I am looking for any recommendations for a MM cartridge sub $500? This turntable will be used with a Cronos Magnum III powering a pair of Triangle Acoustics Comete 40th anniversary speakers.
I was thinking of a Nagaoka MP150 or 200 but have no experience with cartridges other then the Ortofon 2m line so all suggestions are welcomed.
Thanks in advance.