{"product_id":"nagaoka-mp-mono-phono-cartridge","title":"Nagaoka MP-MONO Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNagaoka MP-MONO Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNagaoka MP-MONO\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dedicated monaural cartridge, designed around mono playback rather than adapted from a stereo design. Available at \u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Sound Buffalo, NY\u003c\/strong\u003e, it applies Nagaoka's Moving Permalloy architecture to records whose musical information was cut for a single channel – recovering the solidity, focus and directness that make a well-recorded mono pressing so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose-built for mono:\u003c\/strong\u003e developed specifically for monaural records, not a stereo cartridge with the channels summed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Permalloy generator:\u003c\/strong\u003e a lightweight permalloy element moves with the cantilever while magnets and coils stay fixed, reducing moving mass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo stylus options:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 0.7 mil assembly suits modern mono cutting; the 1.0 mil JN-PMONO 1.0E matches 1940s–1950s groove dimensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(248, 248, 248);\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 10px;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 10px;\"\u003eMoving Permalloy (MP) mono cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 10px;\"\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 10px;\"\u003e0.4 × 0.7 mil bonded elliptical diamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 10px;\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 10px;\"\u003eAluminum alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 10px;\"\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 10px;\"\u003e4.0 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 10px;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 10px;\"\u003e20 Hz–20 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 10px;\"\u003eTracking Force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 10px;\"\u003e1.5–2.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 10px;\"\u003eCartridge Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 10px;\"\u003e6.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 10px;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 10px;\"\u003eNagaoka (Japan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy use a mono cartridge instead of a stereo one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mono record carries its information laterally in a single channel. A dedicated mono cartridge is built around that geometry, which typically yields a more solid and focused presentation than playing the same record with a stereo cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich stylus should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard 0.7 mil elliptical suits mono records cut to modern dimensions. For original pressings from the 1940s and 1950s, the JN-PMONO 1.0E replacement stylus matches the wider grooves of that era. Both fit the same cartridge body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the MP-MONO need a phono preamplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a moving magnet–compatible design with 4.0 mV output and requires a standard MM phono input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable now at Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY. Authentic Nagaoka, imported from Japan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nagaoka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53987018408243,"sku":"MP-MONO","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/0293\/0739\/files\/NAGKA-MPMONO__75444.webp?v=1788314706","url":"https:\/\/vinylsound.com\/products\/nagaoka-mp-mono-phono-cartridge","provider":"Vinyl Sound USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}