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Nagaoka MP-11
The Nagaoka MP-11 opens the well known MP series at the entry level. The cartridge uses an IM generator with a 5 mV output for any standard MM phono input. Its elliptical stylus tracks from 1.8 to 2.3 g with 2.0 g nominal. The replaceable stylus is the JN-P11, and Phono Culture lists 2 compatible replacement styli.
- Class:
Entry-Level
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 6.8 g · 28.5 × 17.0 × 18.4 mm
- Output Voltage
- 5 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–20 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 23 dB
- Channel Balance
- 1.5 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ || 100 pF
- Tracking Force
- 1.8–2.3 g (nominal 2.0 g)
- Compliance Value
- 8 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (dynamic); 20 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (static)
- Cantilever
- A2017
Additional Info
The Nagaoka MP-11 of Moving Permalloy design carries a warm, forgiving character with a natural, relaxed midrange. Vocals sound smooth and full-bodied rather than clinical, bass keeps decent weight without heaviness, and lively dynamics avoid spotlighting surface noise on well-worn records. Japan knows it as the MP-11J and headshell-equipped MP-11HJ. The elliptical tip rides an A2017 cantilever, and the stylus is replaceable.
Replacement styluses for Nagaoka MP-11
| Nagaoka | JN-P110 | Elliptical |
| Tonar | 6821 | Elliptical |
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add 01/29/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026