Nagaoka JT-80BK Stereo MM Cartridge
One of the world-famous manufacturer of record cartridges and needles / stylus - Nagaoka, released a new series to celebrate its 80th anniversary.
Part of the new “Jewel Tone” series. The JT-80BK MM utilising a boron cantilever with a nude elliptical stylus. It competes with, and in many cases beats, other significantly more expensive cartridges!
Features
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A continuous design philosophy from tonearm to the stylus tip.
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Reducing the number of parts for a reduction in vibrations.
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A slanted front panel for easy viewing of the style tip for cueing.
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Easy stylus / needle replacement by sliding the stylus on the mounting surface of a small cylinder.
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A light body for better tracking when playing records.
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A blocky (squarer) upper part of the cartridge to better match with the tonearm.
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Integrated screws for headshell mounting inside the cartridge to reduce exposure and resonance.
Specifications
Type: |
Moving magnet (MM) |
Cantilever: | Boron |
Stylus type: | 0.4x0.7mil elliptical diamond |
Weight: | 6.7 g |
Output Voltage @ 1kHz, 5cm/sec: | 3mV |
Frequency response: | 20Hz-25kHz |
Channel balance @ 1kHz: | 1.0dB or less |
Channel separation @ 1kHz: | 25dB |
Recommended loading: | 47k ohms |
Load capacity: | 100pF |
Dynamic compliance: | 7.3 x 10-6 cm/dyne |
Tracking force range: | 1.3 - 1.8 g |
Break-in period: | 30 hours |
Stylus replacement: | Nagaoka JTS-80BK |