Thanks a lot!

Good to hear, it's a perfect cartridge and certainly underrated! All the best...

Yes, I used 2 mm spacers for this cartridge. 🙂

Indeed, it's a dilemma. I wish you exciting moments in new sound fields; that's the essence of our hobby. 😃

Thanks a lot!

It's a pleasure!

Thank you! 😀

I'm glad you like it.

Yes, as I mentioned below in the comments. 🙃

Hi, that's a good question. If I'm honest - I didn't even think about this procedure. My only guess is that some of us assume that possible residues from the cleansing liquid can be removed with another cycle of distilled water. Sorry!!😉

@@karabennemsi1923 thx. I think if it is a new record or a record that is a tad dirty as opposed to VERY dirty then it is not necessary, but if you've got a situation where a lot of gunk came off during the cleaning cycle then it prob behooves you to a rinse cycle (with a different brush, tbh)

Thank you, I appreciate your posting. 😃

Hi jasonlexgs, I agree - first, I talked about my impressions concerning the sound quality of the MP-150 cartridge. Afterwards, you had the opportunity to listen to some genres to entitle your own opinion. Are there any differences? Do you like the sound signature? And so on. But I've never intended to give any recommendations - it's subjective. So far - I still use the MP-300 on my turntable - I appreciate its ability for clearance and resolution. Unfortunately, the prices for cartridges are rising. So if your TT is in the 1.000 to 1.500 Euros range, I recommend the MP-150. It's a sensational cartridge - it certainly will make your day. In case that your turntable is even more expensive, then the MP-300 or MP-500 are first choice. In my opinion, they can compete with MC systems in the same or higher price range. I hope my reply will help you.

Hey Craig, Thank you for your question. I would say that both cartridges are well-designed. They certainly offer a more than satisfying sound reproduction as well. Possibly, the Nagaoka MP-150 copes perfectly with all kinds of music and pressings (let's state it's probably forgiving). In my opinion, it's more involving, the highs are balanced, and the bass is substantial. Yes, the sound of Nagaoka cartridges can be described as airy and warm. If you have no experience with a setup, I recommend the support of an expert. I also suggest spacers with a height of 2mm. It's not that big a deal. Finally, I hope you are successful. It's exciting to listen to a new cartridge, indeed.

Okay - I would say the ugly duckling (design) turns into a beautiful swan (musically). But I agree - aesthetics is an important issue. And that's fine!

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Hi Richard, So you are the first one - thank you very much for your comment. Yes, Alice In Chains is a perfect record. And a paradigm that good sounding records do not necessarily cost a fortune. Thanks for watching!!

Hi Will, I would say that the tricky thing is to remove the leads from the previous cartridge. First, I recommend you loosen the screws from the system and remove the cart from the headshell. Afterwards, unplug the tiny leads carefully and smoothly from the cartridge. Use for this job a small slot screwdriver. Finally, you plug in the cables with a pair of pliers. Take your time, and you certainly will be successful. I hope you are satisfied with your new setup. I hope it helps. All the best!

@@karabennemsi1923 Thank you for the advice, I really appreciate it! I am going to be placing an order for the MP300 soon. I will be sure to let you know how it goes!

@@will2181 I'm looking forward to hearing from you. It's also interesting for me to receive your valuation. Thanks!

Hi George, It's good to hear that you like the design and especially the colour green of this cartridge. But the sound quality is outstanding, indeed. Thanks for watching!!

Thanks for your feedback. I'm humbled and grateful. Unfortunately, prices are rising, but Nagaoka still offers great value for the money you have to spend. All the best!

Hi Richard, As mentioned before - it was my first video. I recorded the music with my camera and wasn't aware of the sonic results, which are unsatisfactory, indeed. Therefore you aren't able to hear the reality. Sorry!

Hi K H, I do, indeed. It's a legitimate question, so let me try to describe my impression after listening with this cart for more than a year: The cartridge is an aesthete by all accounts. If you prefer listening to music for several hours without getting tired, it's a perfect match. It's definitely not a cartridge where you would say: "WOW!!" Its strong points are a realistic reproduction of the guitar, a perfect separation of the music and smooth and relaxed tonality. So, in my opinion, it harmonizes with all kinds of guitar music, jazz, vocals (they are superb) and mono records. In my setup, I sometimes recognize the lack of punchy bass. Therefore it's not always convincing with pop or rock productions. But it depends on the records. Finally, I have to point out that this description is bound to be subjective. Thanks for watching this video!

@@karabennemsi1923 thank you very much, it is very comprehensive and insightful indeed and I’m sure very useful the viewers as well. :-) appreciate it

Hi Nick, this due to an incorrect audio recording. I was my first video. Thanks for writing.

Well sir if that was your first attempt then all is forgiven. I hope you continue to post and accept that not all will agree every time. Our passion is such a subjective one and what appeals to one won't to another and this just happened to be one of those instances. I have never heard the MP 150 in the flesh but I will try and do just that before I attempt to upgrade after all I have read so many posts and reviews about its potential it would be rude not too. Good luck with any future posts I am sure I will comment again.

@@nickwilliams1065 Hi Nick, I'm looking forward to your contributions.

The speakers are not responsible for the limited audio quality. It was my first video, and so I, unfortunately, chose the wrong recording technique.

Hi Benjamin! The original cartridge (in my case, an Ortofon 2M red) and the Nagaoka MP 150 have approximately the same height (+-18 mm). But your observation is correct - there is not much room to move between the body of the cartridge and the record itself. I haven't recognized any problems so far - it works fine. I made an image of my current cart (MoFi) - so if you are interested, I can send it to you for comparison. Thanks for watching my video. All the best! Andreas

@@karabennemsi1923 Thanks for replying! This was really helpful!

What is your tracking weight set at? Did you balance the tone arm and set to zero before adjusting the tracking weight? Nagaoka recommends between 1.5-2 g

@@juliobeltran3512 That is one possibility to adjust the tracking weight. If you use an electronic stylus gauge, maybe it's a bit more comfortable. By the way - I track exactly with 1.75 g Thanks for your question.

Hi Dan, Unfortunately, I've never heard your cartridge (MP-110), but I would describe the tonality of the MP-150 as smooth with a good bass response. It's very charming. You can't do anything wrong.

I fully agree, it's one of the cartridges which breaths live into the music.

Hi hbaboris, I really appreciate Ian and his channel. We all hear differently in a way, and I guess you have to try different possibilities and find the best personal solution for yourself.

@@karabennemsi1923 Yes Kara...you are right, but in this case he shows the SRA using a microscop and the SRA is just perfect...I have always used spacers for cartridges like Nagaoka, but this test surprised me. If we pay attention, the Rega cartridges are mounted with a little of a positive VTA. It could be the reason. Anyway, I use a 3mm spacer on my P10 when the Ortofon A90 is installed....but its stylus profile differs a lot from Nagaoka...it really needs spacers. By the way, nice video and the Nagaoka is a killer cartridge.

It's probably still available. But don't wait to long.

You certainly can get happy with this inexpensive record player. I guess the price tag is no criteria at all. But it's probably an individual decision how much money you spend to have the product that gives you satisfaction. And a matter of taste.

Hi Mike, Good to hear! The quality is really stunning.

Hi Tony, Of course, there are more parameters to consider (setup, amplifier, personal listening experience). In the meantime, I would say that each cartridge has its merits. That makes our hobby exciting. Thanks for watching!

Hi Pietro, Indeed - for the given price, it's a good record player. The anti-skating weight is 4 grams. It can be adjusted corresponding to the downforce: 10-14 mN 15-19 mN 20 mN and more So you are flexible and can use different kind of cartridges! Thanks for watching.

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That's certainly an issue to discuss...

Sorry, I had no opportunity to compare both variants, but perhaps this article is interesting for you: theaudiophileman.com/trichord-researchdino-mk-3-phono-stage-upgrades-stay-path/ "It's the perspective of a reviewer."

@@karabennemsi1923 interesting article, thanks for sharing. I like the way the Dino’s have numerous upgrade paths with power supplies and MC cartridges. Great for budget management!

Hi Anthony, Thank you for your interest and your question. I appreciate it. Matching a moving magnet cartridge (in that case a moving iron cart) with a phono stage is no huge challenge. The setting for the cartridge loading is always 47 K ohms. Sometimes the capacitance is something to consider but let's ignore this minor issue. So it's all about finding the right phono stage for your requirements. I also used phono stages from Musical Fidelity or Pro-Ject. Why do I use the Dino? Because it offers flexibility when using moving coil cartridges, switches allow for adjustment of cartridge loading and gain setting (for MC carts important). But you can find a lot of perfect products on the market with similar or better features. Specifications are one thing - listening...

Hi Anthony, Sorry, I've only heard a Rega P9 combined with an Alphetha 2 cartridge. In general, it's always difficult to provide a description because personal preferences may differ. So give it a try? Thanks for watching!

@@karabennemsi1923 that’s true. I guess I need to see if I can get lucky and audition them somewhere.

Got Planar 8 with Apheta 3 and it sounds brilliant

@@bharatsodha3078 Congratulations, that's certainly a hell of a combination. I would like to hear it!!

Thanks for watching!

Hi Sebastian, Unfortunately, I've never had a Planar 6. In general, I would tend to say that Rega and Nagaoka is a compelling combination. Especially the MP 300 is a true gentleman for expansive listening sessions. Maybe it's not so impressive at the very first moment. But the more you listen with it, the more you'll discover its quality. And yes, I would recommend a 2mm spacer. I hope that this reply will help you to make the right decision.

@@karabennemsi1923 thank you for your kind and informative answer! Happy listening :)

guess that there is always room for improvement, but it's interesting how good such a combination sounds. Thanks for watching.

Hi Steve, In general, I use the Okki Nokki record cleaning concentrate. But there are a lot of other recommendable products on the market like L'art du Son. Next time I'll give it a try. In case of my turntable, I use a 2 mm spacer offered by Rega. Have you also got a Rega record player? Thanks for watching. All the best...

You can watch it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2mph2CIq76Vi6s Thanks for watching!

Hi MrBoomtheroom, I think that inherent distortion is part of the game. But this effect is often described as analogue warmth. The extend of the distortion depends on different factors: Mastering engineer, the volume of the song at the end, the playing time of the record, the bass as well as cartridge and alignment. Be assured - I like my setup - also at the end of a record.

It certainly does! Thanks for watching...

That's for sure: A convincing partnership...