The latest Goldring E2 & E3 vs Stalwart MP-110 😄🎶🎵🎶🎶

Dearest Friends :-D finally we have the Goldring E2 and E3 coming forth and being reviewed, but they have an unenviable task of challenging the long-term proven crazy stalwart: the Nagaoka MP-110 :-D !!!
I have started posting Community Posts on my channel, so that all of your buddies can get up close and personal, and updated with the latest progress, happenings and plans along the way!!!
Warmest Regards,
~ ian.
***Background :-)
Dearest Friends and Buddies,
I am Ian and I reside in sunny Singapore. I love our Vinyl Community and Vinyl Music. Vinyl analogue playback is utterly blissful, and I want for fellow friends and buddies to engage in vinyl music for many, many years in their life, each vinyl buddy through their school life, through the hustle and bustle of daily work, accompany them through precious hours at home with their family members or in their hostel with their friends. Vinyl music is blissful, free of time smear, phase shift, pre-ring and post-ring that plagues digital playback. Vinyl buddies and friends can all attest to that. It is not warm in the “bassy warm” sense, it is not soothing in the sense that “everything gets smoothed out”. It is because it is analogue, very detailed, calm, invigorating, enthralling, dynamic, refreshing. In a word, blissful. Utterly :-D
I want for all to get the very equipment that will get us there. These equipment, I firmly believe, are present, and existent, even at affordable price points!..and I started off in Dec 2015 hunting out for them, selling off my own Rega RP6 (which my wife and I loved) to fund the first batch of cartridges for review: the 5 cartridges in Group A ($70-$80), and the 7 cartridges in Group B ($90-$130). Subsequently I told myself to set aside $500-$1000 per month from my monthly salary to buy equipment to review. My own money. Quite a hefty sum monthly, significant to me, as I am a salaried man. I know this is crazy. But I believe in every field, there are people who have to make the sacrifice to pursue their love for the greater good, and to serve, the community of friends. I have also downsized my car in mid-2017 so as to commit these monies to fund these projects. I totally, rigorously, and kindly reject all forms of donations, be they from friends, from retailers, from manufacturers. This is a hobby, and my teachers and advisors in life have advised me that to bring balance to life, and to be wholesome, one will engage in a livelihood (daily job or business) that earns the monies, and one will also simultaneously engage in a hobby/service in life that is non-competitive, non-monetarily-remunerative. My wife totally understands what I want to do for the community and she so kindly supports my decision and efforts. Vinyl music is a lovely hobby I hold dearly. Friends and buddies are my ultimate responsibility and my love. I want the very best for them, and to provide totally honest reviews. Moles exist in hifi forums, moles also exist from benefactors who donate. I do not want to remotely encounter any moles masquerading as benefactors donating to my cause, only to find out sooner or later that such donations were/are from certain manufacturers or retailers. Everybody will do things differently. I want to maintain my status as a common-folk, aspire always to adopt the Shokunin spirit: of spending the utmost diligent care, through unhurried work, never caring for returns, in perfecting their work for the community. The personal satisfaction of getting to the very best equipment in each price class to help all my lovely buddies and friends is, the only thing, in store for me :-D We toast to the joy and bliss of vinyl analogue music. Vinyl Music deserves our love and attention. Our listening. Our care.
We toast to the lively spirit of:
“Everybody will be dancing and doing it right!"
Let's go, buddies and friends!!!
Warmest Regards,
~ ian :-D
Equipment used:
Technics SL1200Mk5, Jelco HS-25 headshell, Herbie’s Way Excellent Mat,
Schiit Mani,
Schiit Jil (as Analogue-to-Digital conversion to digital files for upload).
Other equipment:
turntables: avid sequel sp with sme v, technics sl1200gae, technics sl1200g, technics sl1200mk5, technics sl1200mk2, rega p3, mofi studiodeck, rega p1
phonostages: schiit mani, avid pulsare2, croft riaa rs, icon audio ps1mk2 with harma ecc83 (from watfordvalves)
amplification: vitus ri101, leben cs300xs with mullard ecc83 M8137 and harma cryo-treated burst-tested el84 (from watford valves)
power conditioner and cables: shunyata hydra triton v1, shunyata python and cobra power cords, interconnects and speaker cables
Speakers: b&w 804d, audionote an-k/lx
And thank you to my teacher who taught me this and had guided me for many years:
"The aim in life is not to be better than other people,
It is to be better FOR other people."
May all be Well and Happy :-D !!!

[@jonmason1955]

Ian, your absence was keenly fell. Thank you for this in depth report. Your side by side dynamic comparisons here are stark. The music samples , varied and widely encompass your descriptions.. Anyone with a good ear can immediately discern the differences. Expanding your video to include more of your very lovely, indulgent wife, lovable litte Moko, and your part of the world is brilliant. You've become the benchmark audio chanel, Ian! Thank you for spending so much time, effort and money to help all of we serious hi-fi addicts to refine, fine tune, or build/ rebuild an audio system.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dearest Buddy Jon :-D...thank you so much for your kindness and help: your time for me. I am very humbled.... and you have your 30+ year old solid Dual semi-automatic turntable to service you for much longer than I have been in vinyl analogue appreciation... Thank you Brother. My wife and Moko besides me now, say hi to you, 11:50pm Singapore time, ~ from the three of us.

[@BarakaPDub]

I already knew the results of this one going in. I've never been that impressed with Goldrings and I figured the MP-110 would fly rings around them. Your video, as usual, confirmed my hypothesis ;)

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dearest Brother Paul, thank you very much for your continued support... Your editing skills are superb and my wife asked that you teach me too :-D !!! Buddy Paul, i wish Spring is coming up nicely for you and your family, send my regards to your daughter too. Cool weather and warm sunshine for you guys! You are as usual, ever so generous to all of us in the Vinyl Community or any friends more towards the hardware of things. Thank you for your big heart!!! Warmest Regards from Moko, M and i, ~ ian.

[@michaelfaust1418]

My dearest Ian. Thank you so very much for your professional, detailed, committed and very valuable reviews. It's great to see the enthusiasm you put into your work. You have helped me and my friends a lot with your reviews. I send you and your family warm greetings from Cologne, Germany. All the best to you and your loved ones. Thanks again, my brother. Yours Michael 🤓👍🏼

[@Znoisuled]

Thank you for your tireless efforts, it doesn't go unnoticed.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Friend.... i am very touched to read this. Thank you. Warmest Regards to you and your vinyl'ing friends too :-D!! We catch up again soon, anytime! ~ ian.

[@vadimfearsoff8483]

Hi, Ian! did you not listen to Tisbury audio domino? Are there any plans to do a review on Tisbury Audio Domino?

[@dizzy6745]

Hi Ian! Just wondering - what headshell do you use in your tests? :)

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy, i do use the standard in testing: the Jelco HS-25 headshell. I have eight of them :-D Yamamoto and Zonotone, only sometimes to indulge myself... just on the occasion.

[@bottomendbliss]

I want to buy an mp 110 but im not sure who to buy from. Im in Australia. Any sellers i can trust on ebay?

[@ichristoth]

So I took your advice, ditched my imitation Audio Technica LP120 and purchased a 1977 Technics 1301(I love the auto return) and carefully set it up with your guidance using Nagoka MP110H and the Schiit Mani Phono stage pre-amp. After taking the time to use a technics approved alignment protractor the extra effort was worth every penny. Total cost is under $500 and my system sounds amazing. Truly my ear is NOT as refined as yours and may never be but the difference is astounding and I seriously appreciate the effort and dedication you go to in informing people how to get amazing sound without going broke.

[@charlesheinrich6817]

YES!! Got a 1301 a few months back, love it. The start didn't work when I got it, but that was easily fixed. I am am currently using a Shure 97xe cart but want to upgrade to the Nagaoka MP-110. Wondering if you have tried other carts aside from the 110, and if so is the sounds difference that noticeable.

[@jessepacheco8067]

Nagaoka mp-110 continues to impress at that price point. Amazing review as always

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy Jesse, thank you for coming by and yes🤗 you are right. Many of us can continue to stay happy with what we have still😄...our stalwart 110!!!

[@HiFisquarepants]

Thanks for the video. I am determined to pull the trigger and try a Nagaoka cart...coincidentally my latest video is about a modification I performed to a Goldring E series cartridge. It consists in fitting a much higher quality stylus into the Goldring cart. In my humble opinion, the E3 stylus is not a bad needle but it's not good enough to meet my expectations. Kind regards, Ian :)

[@Hordes_Of_Nebulah]

You wont regret it! I keep an MP-150 on my Technics SL-5100 and it still impresses me every time I play a record. I'll definitely be getting an MP-200 or higher when the time is right.

[@HiFisquarepants]

​@@Hordes_Of_Nebulah It finally hapenned! :) I've just uploaded a video with it , on my secondary channel though: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJrSZqqEmMaXf6c

[@Hordes_Of_Nebulah]

@@HiFisquarepants Nice! You jumped right to the top of the line haha. I would love to try out a 500 at some point but I think it may be a little too nice for my Technics. The highest I would go with my turntable is the 300 but I would be hesitant and worried I'm not getting the most out of it.

[@NickP333]

Yaaayyyy! You put that vid up within a 1/2 hr of talking to you! Lol. Now, that’s dedication. Firstly, Moko looks absolutely adorable running around on the beach, and I love the tiny little bark! Haha! Looks like quite a relaxing vacation with the family too. I could hear an REM tune from one of my favorite LP’s, “Document” very faintly in the background at one point. Anyway, that was a great comparison video, Ian. I’m not surprised the MP-110 still remains at the top of the heap in its price range and even beyond that. It’s truly a magical cartridge. That and the Goldring 1006, which I purchased both of after seeing your videos, btw. I sincerely thank you for that! 🙂 👍 They are my 2 main cartridges, even outperforming much pricier carts. I think that maybe the E1 with the conical stylus could quite possibly beat out its 2 big brothers, the E2 and E3? I could be totally wrong too. Not to say the E2 or E3 sounded bad, but they are no MP-110 by any means. On a quick and separate note, a buddy of mine has gone through a ton of carts and finally went with an MP-300. He said he no longer has any bit of “upgraditis”! 😂 Thank you very kindly for another wonderful video, Ian! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Your friend, - Nick

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dearest Nick, thank you so much for your kind words in your reply to me just shortly before this message of yours. Thank you so much. Goodness your friend bought the MP-300 and ended his upgraditis? :-D Hehhehheh!!!!! I am so happy for him!!! It looks VERY classy too1 THank you for your kindest updates always, your time writing to me. I must have taken up a lot of your time Brother.... Enjoy our common MP-110 and Goldring 1006!!! :-D always my staples!!!!!! Warmest Regards to your family too, ~ ian.

[@erwindewit4073]

Funny, I thought the same thing about the E3 and the MP-110 and also recognised REM and loved going back! So funny that!! But it’s the extra atmosphere that really no other channel has to my opinion... Oh, and now I want to try the MP-300...

[@NickP333]

Hi, Erwin! Great minds, huh?.... haha! Yeah, Ian is in a league of his own as far as, well...everything. Kindness, detail, caring, etc. , you understand. He’s about humanity first. I feel so thankful to have come across his vids and found a friend on the other side of the world too. Yeah, I don’t think you can really go wrong with any Nagaoka cart, but if it cured my friend’s upgraditis, it must be great!

[@douglasloughton4345]

I really appreciate your videos and feel that they are of great benefit to anybody interested in vinyl replay, be they experienced users of turntables or newcomers to this most enjoyable form of music reproduction. However, I must admit that watching your videos has ended up costing me a fair bit of money, as I have bought a few of the cartridges that you have recommended. Not only have I bought them, but I have also held on to them and continue to use them in rotation, as each of them has attributes that I enjoy. Thanks to you I have a Goldring Elektra and a Nagaoka MP110 and a Nagaoka MP200. I totally agree with all of your conclusions about these cartridges, which give me a tremendous amount of enjoyment. So a big thank you for that, as I consider it money very well spent. I had to spend a lot of time getting the MP200 correctly aligned but the end result was worth it. If I could only keep one of my phono cartridges, it would be the MP200. It is, as I think you said "affordable luxury". If it was the only cartridge I could keep, then I would use its standard stylus for playing my best condition vinyl and use an MP110 stylus on it for playing my less pristine records. I would also probably consider fitting an MP100 conical stylus on it, for playing my few mono records. In terms of the most bang for the least bucks, I feel that the Goldring Elan is a very hard cartridge to beat. It may not be 100% musically accurate, with its slightly rolled off higher frequencies, but it is a very enjoyable cartridge to listen to. Although discontinued, it is still available to buy in the UK for as little as £40. I doubt that it will remain available for very much longer. Although it is a very enjoyable listen in its standard form, it can as you know be upgraded by fitting a Goldring Elektra elliptic stylus to it, for a further £85. Or you can fit an aftermarket copy of the Elektra elliptic stylus to it for as little as £30. I have tried this and the results were very satisfying. I think that your review of the Goldring Elan was one of the most enjoyable and infectious cartridge review videos I have ever seen and heard. So please keep providing these videos, if you can. I think you have provided a great service to the world wide vinyl community.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Douglas!!! Thank you for your time and kindess for me. I love all that you have WRITTEN in detail!!! and i agree with them all!!! Yup... get the remaining stocks of the Elan replacement styluses!!!especially if you reside in the U.K.!!!coz Goldring prices are best in the U.K. and very deliciously so!!!! Still listening AS usual...to my mp-110 and mp150 and 200, plus that 1006 and 1042 from Goldring!!! Glad all of these monster performance cartridges are around on earth to help us enjoy lovely vinyl analogue sound and music!!! Thank you for your extreme kindness for me my friend... i feel very touched and encouraged to come back asap.... lately past few months clinical work hasn't been kind to me, and also that many people have not been able to keep their jobs and livelihood, and even their loved ones, empathy has it that discussion of whether a cartridge or phonostage sounds better in certain sound parameters, would be out of place in many people's situations in this time. I have earmarked since Dec last year, and procured some products for review. And i hope to come back soon and appear and see you guys again! I am always around to chat with you dearest friends in the comments columns!!!! :-D May you and your family be well and happy, safe and healthy always, ~ ian.

[@deusdarkd]

I have a Nagaoka mp-110 and a Schiit Mani because of you. Thanks.

[@Desmotube100]

So is the Nagaoka cartridge the right way to go for the planar 2?

[@elvisrafi]

Could you possibly do a shoot out with the... Nagoaka MP 110, MP 150 Rega Exact Denon Dl 110 I have the Elys 2 playing on my P3 and seems it lacks Mid/Vocal so plz this will really help. Thanks Bro!👍🤞😉

[@Paneeks1960]

Hello there Ian. I just wanted to say "Good Morning" before coming back later to share a few more words with you. I went to see Ty Segall & White Fence {aka Tim Presley} a few nights ago with fellow VC member Bill {Helmet Digy}. Your name came up in one of the conversations. We both agreed that you are one of our go-to channels. I will give you my opinion on the cartridges later on this evening. I am looking forward to spending some more time with you. Talk to you then Ian. Always the best seeing a new video from you~ Rob/Boston

[@HiViNywschannel]

DEAREST BIG BROTHER ROB :-D, thank you for being such a big tide raiser for all of us in the Vinyl Community. Thank you to you and Bill helping me all along. I am very happy that the U.S. VC members continue to support other vinyl players across the globe, as we have our varied tastes in music, but :-D hahaha... ALWAYS ON THE VINYL FORMAT!!11 Three cheers to you and your friends carrying the bulk of the VC and being with all of us. Your love is so reassuring, my big brother Rob. ALWAYS. Warmest Regards to you and your family & friends, ~ ian.

[@richardevans702]

Thank you so much for your time and effort! One quick question, in the UK the MP110 is around £120 and the MP150 is £270. I have a P3 (second hand) and Mani, is the MP150 worth paying double over MP110?

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy Richard :-D good question!! Yes, that £150 difference. If you have a very outstanding and transparent phonostage e.g. the Schiit Mani, :-D i would say a resounding YES :-D !!!! Thank you for catching up with me my friend! And hope you are having a lovely weekend now with a coolish 20deg weather in the U.K. :-D Best Regards! ~ ian.

[@michaelmisich9423]

Ok quick question. If you could buy the Goldring Electra for $85 or the Nagaoka MP-110 for $125 which would you buy?

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Brother Michael :-D the MP-110. It offers much, much better performance. Have a try Brother!!! Warmest Regards and have a lovely vinyl'ing 2020~~~!!! ~ ian.

[@witheringcadaver9018]

Would you be willing to do a shootout with the Nagaoka MP-100? I'm just wondering how well it stands up to other carts in its class?

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy :-D yes indeed!! I have bought the MP-100 recently and I intend to run some interesting auditions and shoot-out on it!!! Thank you for your kind time catching up and writing to me!!! Warmest Regards, ~ ian

[@witheringcadaver9018]

That's awesome! I recently purchased the MP-100 because it was on sale and cause of your shoot-out with the MP-110 I thought it couldn't be that far off from it's bigger brother and it was in my price range! Love what you do for us keep up the amazing job friend!

[@SiYCoNMusic]

i was going to go with the 100 but yea its a different stylus thats it .. does sound cleaner more detailed on comparison videos.. but its spherical unlike the 110 is elliptical.. so apparently not as good.. many pros and cons too.. but you could always just by the stylus and swop out and see.. ones better for beaten up records and the other for new better condition..

[@witheringcadaver9018]

@@SiYCoNMusic Makes sense! I actually planned on doing that whenever I get the 110 stylus. Thanks for your input!

[@Lawful_Rebel]

At £140+ in the UK, the Nagaoka is alot more expensive than the E3 at only £73. So, I figured the Nagaoka would be far superior. I wonder though, how would the E3 compare to a cartridge closer in price? The Grado Green or Rega Bias ii etc. Great video. Thanks again 😀👍

[@ProjectOverseer]

You can buy the MP110 online for £90 from Japan. Fast postage too. 👍

[@Lawful_Rebel]

@@ProjectOverseer and charged 20% VAT plus import taxes.

[@ProjectOverseer]

@@Lawful_Rebel Well, I've bought several Nagaoka cartridges with no import Tax (which I was expecting) I noticed on the packaging that they (the supplier) values the carts at far less - maybe that's why. No guarantee that, that won't change.

[@Lawful_Rebel]

@@ProjectOverseer I wouldn't personally risk it. Cheers for the info though.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dearest Buddy Chris :-D great to hear from you again! Happy to see you help a friend out! I have spotted two sellers: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nagaoka-MP-110-Cartridge-Only-Serene-sound/153365783771?hash=item23b55024db:g:8vkAAOSw-elcWZGd&frcectupt=trueGBP86 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-NAGAOKA-Phono-Stereo-Cartridge-MP-110-from-JAPAN/113259718881?epid=691141298&hash=item1a5ece28e1:g:mFYAAOSwMYxZ~~WXGBP102 Brother Chris :-D do you have the link to get your Nagaoka carts? Can you post them here or email to me at [e-mail] :-D I would love to learn about it too! Thank you always for your kindness and time helping friends all over the globe. Best Regards to you and your family in the U.K. hope the weather is warming up nicely :-D!!!~ ian.

[@MrCatalysis101]

Thanks Ian, another superb video. Moko is so cute. The MP110 certainly punches above its price point.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy with your superbly modded Technics SL1200 :-D!!! Hehheh Moko is next to me, stuck to my thigh (as usual) as I write on my computer! Brother, thank you so much for ALWAYS, coming to me and sending me your support and wellwishes. May you wake up to a lovely Sunday, start it with some vinyl music, and have a rewarding day out with family and friends, and coming home and having a restful evening with (more) vinyl bliss :-D

[@MrBimboMetal]

I've watched all your catridge review videos before buying a new one for my turntable. I went for the MP-110 almost a year ago and I couldn't be happier! Thank you so much for those detailed reviews and the constant effort and quality you put on your content! It's easy to see how passionate you are about it and how much time you spend putting it all together, keep up the amazing work Ian! Grettings from Argentina =D

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy from Argentina, Thank you so much for your very kind help and words of support for this not-so-young, not-so-old, pretty boring 44 year old guy here in Singapore. I am very happy to have been of help....and with such great encouragement from you, I will remember even better and be energized more to do my continued best. Thank you Brother. And may you have a wonderful weekend very soon, Warmest Regards to your family too :-D

[@swizman17]

This is the only KZbin channel I am subscribing to! You've totally won me over with your unvarnished reviews and fun videos. Thanks for discussing the points that matter and helping me see my choices more clearly. I'm convinced your guidance has pointed me down a good path that will help me enjoy my vinyl even more. My MP-110 arrives in a few days...can't wait to hear it!

[@ИльяКазарновский-д1й]

My english is much batter when i speak..i hope you understood the Massege!!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother, you speak your native language much better than any non natives can too! 👍🏆🤗 I respect you and your communicating with me. Thank you for your immense kindness my friend. May you and your family be well and happy 💚🏡🍀🎶🎶🍀

[@Simon-dn9kv]

Another great video Ian, thanks again for all your work and effort! Do you have any plans on reviewing the Denon DL 103 cartridge? Since it's highly praised all over the internet and rather affordable I'd love to see how it fares against the rest of the lot.

[@1mctous]

Because of its low compliance and relatively high mass, many modern tonearms will not be compatible with the DL-103's. If you have a good MC preamp and suitable tonearm then the Denon serves an old-school, midrange-forward niche.

[@XerxesAudio]

@@1mctous I concur. What you heard about the DL-103 is true. When matched with your system properly, it beats cartridges 2 to 3 times its price. Some people wonder that if a Rega arm would work well; they would be surprised that it does.

[@1mctous]

@@XerxesAudio Many analog fans look down upon conical styli such as the DL-103's 0.6 mil. They will literally round off the high treble which is often desirable, but they can still track everything below quite well. The DL-103's robust midrange may not suit all tastes but would certainly sound great on the radio, and indeed many Japanese stations used them with a step-up transformer in the 1960's and 70's.

[@hothousebebop6627]

@@1mctous Do You Think the DL-103 would work well with a Dual 1219 TT.? ....thanks Much!

[@1mctous]

@@hothousebebop6627 It should. The Dual 1219 manual says the arm can balance cartridges up to 12 g. Of course you will need either a MC (high-gain) phono preamp or a step-up transformer for your DL-103. You will also need to lubricate the drive system beneath the platter and possibly replace the idler wheel if the rubber has hardened.

[@KaiTimmerherm]

Thank you Ian (and fellow Nagaoka-enthusiast!), for this interesting comparison. It's no surprise though that the Nagaoka with its much more sophisticated construction principle and materials wins!Unfortunatly due to a continuous (and recently very sharp) price advance for Nagaoka cartridges in Europe, it is good to see possible alternatives. For example a Nagaoka MP-150 is now at about 330 €, whereas its direct competitor, the Ortofon 2M Blue is available for 190 €, which would make the decision quite clear despite my Nagaoka preference. What I would really like to see is how the E1, E2 and E3 compare to each other, for example if and how the different cantilevers of the two spherical cartridges influence the sound (I always felt the "carbon" cantilevers add some nasality to the sound). The Goldring E-series sells at really low rates in Europe, on Ebay you can get the E1 for as little as 50 €, the E2 for 65 € and the E3 for about 90 € (all plus shipping). Wouldn't that be a good subject for a short shoot-out video? Oh, and then maybe throw in a MP-100 into that Goldring pool, and see how it performs. You could just get the JN-P 100 stylus for your MP-100, as they are otherwise identical ;-) Thanks again, and a big thumbs up for your always very elaborate reviews (and setups!).

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Kai :-D you have given me those NOS carts websites and I am amazed! Thank you!!! Brother, i have just received some emails/messages on this KZbin board from fellow U.K. and Europe countries, that they buy direct from Japanese ebay sellers from about GBP90 (MP110) and about Euro100-110 , and MP150 for Euro260 :-D... The MP110 beats the 2M Blue in performance too, thus, :-D it is still easy to go with the Nagaoka carts. So far so good. Let's hope one day other carts from other companies run close or even knock these pesky 110, 150, 200 off their perches. I am hoping :-D !!!

[@KaiTimmerherm]

Well, maybe the UK customs is more lenient, but in Germany import duties and VAT are adding a considerable amount to the selling price, so I could also directly buy from german sellers (which also speeds up the shipping duration). But back on topic, how would you compare the Goldring E1 and E2 to each other, is the E2 worth the extra €€€? Or is the sound difference minimal? PS: the Schiit Mani is practically unavailable in Europe these days.

[@richzinamon536]

Hi Ian,... Thanks to you my Nagoka MP-110 sounds great on Rega RP-1 and Schiit Mani phono stage.....Both Ian recommendations.....Vinyl never sounded so good.... Like Michael Fremmer has said, Your CD's will start to collect dust with a good Vinyl set up.. ..Ian,... . Maybe you could do future videos on Records you recommend... Just a thought... Take Care and Stay Well.....

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy Rich :-D great to see you again!!! amazing that you have gathered the 3 TOP PERFORMERS that sounds EXTREEEEMELY GOOD!!! Big thumbs up!!! You are going to have a long happy time with all of them and no need for upgrading at all! The P1's tonearm is extremely well made with super tuned bearings for your MP110 to fly!! I am very happy to hear your happy system and happy state :-D !!! Thank you for coming by again so soon and catching up with me Buddy!!! Warmest Regards :-D!!

[@david_sutenerishe]

Friend, I'd like to see a review on the Shelter 201 and the Denon DL-110

[@Lasse3]

Lovely video, your efforts are appreciated, subbed and 👍 liked ♥

[@andreadidonna]

Every single video of our friend Ian is a special event to be followed with attention and care. Hoping to see this phono stages soon 😅😉

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dearest Brother Andrea.... hope Trigonōs is well too!... thank you for your well wishes and kindest support always. The three phonostages are the MoFi StudioPhono, the Tisbury Audio Domino, and the Vincent PHO-8. They are about US$250-300. They have already arrived in my home and I have started running them in for the past week :-D . See you soon Brother, i am very glad to hear from you. Warmest Regards and have a lovely Sunday!!

[@andreadidonna]

Unfortunately, my friend, Trigonōs had no opportunity to survive and that’s why you haven’t for so long time heard about it. I am really sorry, you can trust me. Italy it’s a difficult place for music with no or little compromise. Have a good job with your trhee phono preamps and keep on enjoying great music. Thank you very much indeed for your generous answer.

[@marktracy4586]

Hello Ian. Thank you for post another great video.Im still loving my MP110 and Mani combo and recommend it to friends all the time. Hope you and the family are well too. Cant wait for the next video my friend.

[@hansfox]

Hi IAN , the sound of the mp110 are far better and surperior then the E2/E3, so as alway a great detailed video my friend... and greetings from the dutch lowland nl eu

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy Hans Vos from the Netherlands!!! Thank you for your kindest time... I hope you wake up to a peaceful and easy day ahead... hope you and your family have had a joyous weekend my friend!!! See you again, anytime :-D

[@SocialGore]

My SL 1200 tonearm drifts to the right a little bit when I lift the que lever. The turntable is level, and the anti-skating is working correctly. Anyone have any input as to what may be wrong? Thanks!

[@richardsinger01]

Leisure Muffin presumably too little friction between arm and arm lift. It’s the same on my Rega arm. I live with it, but it can be a bit of a pain sometimes.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy Richard, thank you my friend for helping your fellow Rega user. It has been very helpful and reassuring. I learn from you too :-D! Thank YOU!... Warmest Regards to LeisureMuffin and Richard.

[@williamsharp5973]

Ian, your presentations are surely very time-consuming to produce. You have some great equipment to do your demos with, and they are certainly needed and perform their parts, but the most unique and effective part you are providing yourself, with your articulation of how to listen and what to listen for. That is a wonderful gift we could not go out and buy! Thanks so much!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy William :-D, great to see you again!!!...thank you very much for your kind words always my friend... i have just checked back and yes, we have chatting up for more than a year!!! Thank you for your continuing friendship and kindness. How is your Jil coming along? :-D Hope you have been producing sterling copies of your favourite vinyl records smoothly and easily!

[@Elizabethandfamily]

Ian how are you doing my friend love your video i am excited about the coming phono pre review's

[@roelheijmans]

That's it, my next cartridge will definately be the MP-110. Great review as always my friend!

[@markkopernicky3489]

Hello Ian, Great to see another fantastic video! I'm very impressed with the MP-110..it is a cart I must buy for my own turntable...especially since you give it such a high rating. Also thank you for sharing more of your beautiful country...I never realized there was a vacation island there! ! Fantastic! ! It looks like you had a wonderful time with your family. I look forward to seeing your new phone stage videos! I'm sure they will be excellent and informative. All the best to you my friend. I hope life is treating you and your wonderful family well...including your very cute dog.😀😀😀 Your friend, Mark Anthony K Projekt Gemineye

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dearest Mark :-D you are always around and so always supportive and kind to my work and life. Thank you. My lovely Moko furkid is my very precious daughter and my wife and I love her to bits..... most precious :-D... yes there is a resort island in Singapore... Sentosa is it :-D Entry is only $2 per person and you can get to explore many fun and cool facets of this island. Warmest Regards Mark, and again, congratulations for the new album cover!!!!!!!! :-D . Projekt Gemineye is going from strength to strength. Yours, ~ ian

[@TheAgeOfAnalog]

Replaced my Shure M97XE on my SL1200mk2 a few months ago with the Nagaoka MP-110, mostly per your recommendation. I couldn't be happier! It's like hearing all my records again for the first time. Thanks friend. Also, I just completed my first Vinyl Spin video since getting the MP-110 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6uldZ1-YpqjrZY

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy :-D thank you for coming by again and catching up!!! Thank you for telling me about like you are hearing all your records again for the first time :-D !!... hehheh!!!I Just watched your Jack Sperling and Pete Fountain vinyl spin on your SL1200MK2 too!!!! Brilliant!! Warmest Regards and see you again, anytime Brother! ~ ian.

[@jeffro7p202]

bought the mp 110 because of your other video and extremely happy with it. thanks.

[@nazgul_V]

Hello there Ian. Tell me what is better than Goldring E3 or Grado red. You have both cartridges.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother🤗, have the Nagaoka MP-110, MP-150, or Goldring 1006.

[@nazgul_V]

@@HiViNywschannel But you had on the review E3 and Grado red. Which cartridge is best in your opinion? E3 or Grado red?

[@tengjieng4349]

Hi Ian, a fellow Singaporean here, just to check where do you recommend if I want to get a mp110 in sg?

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Brother Ng :-D yes, the MP-110. We friends buy them from any of the trusted Japanese ebay sellers. There are quite a number. You can choose amongst any of them with high positive ratings :-D Best Regards my friend!!! ~ ian

[@rodantkapoor9721]

Hello Ian! I just ordered the MP-110 thanks to your reviews, I can't wait to give it a listen! Give Moko another scratch behind the ears for me :)

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy :-D wow I have just checked back, and noticed that your first message was more than three years ago. Thank YOU :-D very much for your continued kindness to me and Moko :-D May you have a beautiful vinyl'ing journey together with me and all other friends... Brother, take care, my warmest regards to your family too. ~ ian.

[@AnalogueInTheUK]

Ah, Sentosa. There is a great food court next to the monorail station in that shopping centre! Once again, a cracking review. Keep up the good work. Best wishes from Qatar.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Hi dear Buddy from Qatar!! Very well travelled indeed :-D !!! Hehheh... from Singapore to Sri Lanka and more!!! ENJOY YOUR GOLDRING 1042 on your REGA SMOOTH ARM :-D on your Technics SL1210!!!!!!!!!!! Best Regards to you and your family in Qatar, May Peace Be With You All :-)

[@5FWS5]

I would like to see a comparison of the Nagaoka MP-150 against the Denon DL 110. Thanks !

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother thank you for your kind suggestion :-D At 1.6mV, it is still quite low output compared to MM carts like Goldring 1006, 1042, Nagaoka MP110, 150 and 200. A phonostage would need a lot of headroom while functioning at high gain to cope and handle low outputs from the cartridge. It is difficult and costly to get it right, to get low output carts to shine. AND, my friend, :-D the good thing, and cheerful thing to know, is that, it is NOT neccessary to go that path!!! You will find your MP-150 or your intended MP-200, paired with a Schiit Mani or Rega Aria, beat out a $1,000 MC cart matched with a $4000 Parasound JC3+, Whest ps.40rdt, Plinius Koru MC phonostage. The latter won't be able to match the former's Scale, Dynamics and Weight. While the MP-200 gives so much refinement and musicality at the same time!!!rivalling and beating many an MC cart. Warmest Regards my friend!! ~ ian

[@Boss-wy2ch]

Brilliant! so happy to see a new video, had planned on emailing you this week to say g'day but i can do that and thank you for the new video all at once now!! The MP110 again just prooves its worth and value. The separation and clarity of the MP110 really comes through in those faster passages, its very apparant. By the end of this year i'd like to step up to the MP200 or MP500 on my Technics. The Garrott Bros and Music Hall stays at is though hahah. Hope you are well friend. Cheers!!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Brother with the FGS!!! :-D hehheh!!! Thank you for coming by and catching up!!!! Thank you for your kind thoughts wanting to chat up with me this week!!!! Hope you have been having lots of fun and boy you are getting the 200 or 500 soon!! See you soon Brother and a lovely Sunday out with your family and friends :-D

[@Victrola777]

With a Graham Slee phono amp in my system, my Goldring E3 beats the Nagaoka 110 every time. Much more refined, but less energetic.

[@Fons53]

My opinion is.......this reviewer is getting a lot of money from the Nagaoka company.......

[@bdsattern]

Hello. I was glad to run across your video for reviews on the Goldring E3 and the MP-110. I recently purchased a Fluance RT85, which comes stock with an Ortifon 2M Blue. I’m happy with the RT85 and it seems to be a good match for my Rega Fono MM, but I’ve never been a big fan of the Ortifon 2M line, Red or Blue. The sound seems too bright and harsh to my ears. I completely agree that both the E3 and MP-110 both sound better than the 2M Blue but they don’t seem to be a significant upgrade to my particular setup. Do you have any other new cartridge suggestions in the $300-$400 range? Thanks in advance - I really enjoy your videos and how you share your passion for analog music.

[@thespaceace2112]

Great video Ian! The MP110 is still the King in it's price range. Love the beach videos. Can't wait for warm weather to come. Getting tired of the cold and snow.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy..enjoying your MP110 and MP500 eh!! I am jealous...:-D!!! Brother, hope spring is coming soon and your family can get out into the cool sunshine and hit the beach or greens too!!! But as usual the records spin on in our trusty decks :-D Thank you for your time and kindness catching up again my friend!!! See you soon, and hope to come out with a new contest somehow in the coming months! :-D

[@goldenvinylspin]

Such an amazing and beautiful place you live.

[@ryanrobinson5220]

Loving your channel mate. Awesome reviews. Do you know if the mp110 is compatible with project turntables?

[@15therock]

Any update on your phono stage review?

[@HiViNywschannel]

Yes Brother, thank you so much for your kindest attention🤗! I am really very happy to receive this message from you. Very happy! Yes all is well on my side, just that the run-in process took very long. The first phonostage of the 3 (Tisbury Audio Domino, Vincent PHO-8, and the MoFi StudioPhono all hovering around $250-$300), will be made known this weekend. I am still working hard on the video editing process. Have to keep refining and making the whole thing comprehensive yet simple to understand and easily assimilable....I really want to cut out the unnecessary and make the whole thing flow, and the framing of the whole narrative flow from one phonostage to the next phonostages episodes, so that dearest viewers and friends will find it easy with a clear and logical narrative. Thank you, thank you very much my friend for catching up and showing your care and concern for the ongoing work. Thank you for having me and the work in your thoughts and kindly writing to me. Thank you🤗🤗🤗

[@HardKickinGroupGermany]

Hi, I bought the Goldring E2 recently and what I noticed is that it has big problems with tracking high frequencies. I get a lot of splatter and sibilance. I set up everything correctly. Tracking Force, alignment etc.

[@petrilahdemaki4129]

Hi Ian, I hope you are well. Would be nice to see some new content. I bought a E3 (in UK that was around half of the price of MP110 and I also have Mani (after seeing your reviews) what gain did you use or recommend for E3 and Mani combination?

[@bananasplitbrain476]

Seemingly, we have way different tastes. The magic of vinyl is more conserves with the Goldring. To me, it sounds way more natural, harnonious than the Nagaoka. To me, the MP 110 has artificial resolution, a brightness which can be compared to overly sharp edges in photography. The charmes of vinyl are better laid out with the Goldring.

[@TheElektrikChair]

On your advise, I purchased a Nagaoka MP110, can't wait to listen to vinyl heaven. Thank u

[@MiljenMaletin1212977]

Sweet Mother of God Ian, the amount of enthusiasm you introduce to your videos is unbelieveable. Thank you once again my friend for great video!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy Miljen :-D hope you are ENJOYING your SL1210Mk2+MP110+Mani :-D !!! Hehheh...your home country's Soulines Dostoyevsky turntable is really beautiful!!! Brother Miljen, really great to hear from you again.... we have known each other for more than two years :-D and our messages to and fro make up three webpages!!! Brother, thank you.

[@vitorjardim6206]

How are you, my dearest friend? Its been a while since your last video. Hope you and your family are doing great! Best regards!

[@djnixmixMTL]

Hi, hope you're doing well, I received a Nagaoka mp-110, and after adjusting on a sl1200mk2 with original headshell, I played a record that seemed clean, but heard some noise (artifacts) before the song started, after playing for 30 seconds, I lifted the tonearm and the artifact noise was still there (but had the volume pretty high), the noise slowly dissipates after 30-40 seconds and only hear the hiss from system at high volume , took me a while to figure it out but it seems to be coming from cartridge, I can stop the artifact noise right away by removing and replacing stylus, is this a defect or is there something I can do to correct this? The noise is not loud or high pitch, it's a bit higher than the hiss you hear from system at high volume. My other carts don't do this, Thanks, need some help!

[@davidgolia]

Hi!:) I really like your reviews, but my comment is more focused on the fact that you are a lucky man, having a very good looking woman and wife right next to you. With all my respect!:)

[@depechem0demusic]

Well obviously he must not have the E3 alignment spot on as every single review I’ve seen of the E3 gives it a 5 star rating while the MP110 gets 4 stars and the usual complaint is an unrefined treble.

[@HitsTownUSA]

That is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing some views of your home area as well as your expertise on phono carts. Picked up the AT VM510CB to play styrene 45’s. Sounds good!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you again Buddy👋😄...heh!!! Just nice for a super weekend with 45s then!!!! 😄🎶🎵🎶🎶

[@leon9021]

Wow, on this review I could hear the differences your described on nearly all examples. The MP110 just seems like the absolute and clear winner. Thank you again for bringing us these comparisons Ian, currently in the process of retipping my J-NP200 into a finer stylus profile, further enhancing the carts precision and tracking, hope it works out! Lovely ending to the video by the way ;^)

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy Leon :-D!!! Hi!!!! Sorry I took 2 hours to reply to you. Brother, thank you for catching up so soon again!! I am very glad you came by! Thank you for helping so many friends on the MP100-110/150-200/300-500 body-stylus information all around the KZbin channels!! I saw them!! Very helpful of you! Amazing!! You are RETIPPING your MP200 with a finer stylus?! Goodness i can hardly wait to hear your update!! Brother, I have just checked and there are two units of SL1200Mk5 currently on sale on hifido website :-D Here they are: www.hifido.co.jp/?M=&LNG=J&G=0301&KW=technics+sl+1200 I think it is because of the upcoming release of the Mk7, that the Mk5s now whenever available at hifido, are listed at 29,800yen (before minussing of the 8% Japanese sales tax) instead of previously always at 46,800yen!!! Good buys indeed! I have a hunch that the Mk5s are going to outperform the MK7, if not equal the MK7. We shall see soon in a few months. Mk5 made very well in the past in Japan. Warmest Regards, ~ ian.

[@leon9021]

@@HiViNywschannel Oh thank you Ian, I will check those. Iam still looking for an Sl 1200, and I did get an offer from a friend, unused, still in factory box unit for 600$. What do you think? Is it better to go with an entirely new old stock unit or are these used Mk5s still as okay in worse condition for maybe half the price?

[@HiViNywschannel]

WOW :-D My eyes almost popped!!! "UNUSED, STILL IN FACTORY BOX FOR $600"!?!?!! Amazing :-D Buddy get it!!! These used Mk5s are properly screened and tested at hifido, just like any equipment they release for sale. They are pretty anal and staunch at doing these checks and maintenance before releasing them for sale :-D . ...hahaha... so... either your friend's offer or these used units from hifido WILL be great buys! Super buys!!! :-D

[@HonestSonics]

Thanks for another great review! I have to admit, if I had known the 110 was available in the UK for less than £90 posted I may have gone for it over the E3. Having said that, I have been very happy with the E3 as an upgrade over my previous Ortofon concord cartridge. Coupled with an Edwards Audio apprentice phono stage it gives a rich, wide sound even through modest bookshelf speakers. Hopefully you would agree, Ian, that although the 110 bests it overall, the E3 has given it the closest run of the budget cartridges pitted against it so far. To my ears that is the case anyway! All the best, Tom

[@HiViNywschannel]

Yes Brother you are RIGHT😄👍👍👍👍 IT IS!!! The E3 is the one that has given the MP110 the closest run for the money at the sub-$200 range of cartridges!!! Great to see you again Brother Tom😄🤜🤛😄

[@mrpositronia]

Great video as always, Ian! Always makes me smile :)

[@Halman2112]

Been using the 110 for a year now thanks to our KZbin host. I suspect I’ll need a new stylus come December, I want to go a grade higher and willing to spend the cash. Recommendations?

[@EddievandenHeuvel]

Thank you Ian for your efford, and your country comes pretty close to paradise!!!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy Eddie :-D thank you so much for coming by so regularly and lending me your kindest time and support. Brother, thank you very much. We can always catch up anytime again soon!!! I see that you love cats :-D!!! Moko my furkid daughter sends her woofy well wishes, she loves cats!!! and cat food!! :-D Warmest Regards!

[@williamberger2178]

Thank you for your in depth testing. I must ask are you using the Shiitt phono stage with this set up?

[@graeme1491]

Hi and thanks again for another great review Ian, FYI, I had to change the Nogaoka Headshell that came with the cart due to having only one locking pin on top, the VTA (SRA) changes depending on how tight the locking nut is tightened, it pulls the headshell up altering the angle to the point where the tonearm could not be raised any further to compensate, replaced with the Jelco HS-25 (Duel pin) to get consistency and Headshell parallel to the arm to achieve correct VTA. Thought this was worth a mention. Thanks again mate, you have made my system sound awesome with such a small investment.

[@Livewire91]

I also ordered the MP-110H a while ago and the headshell was much higher than my stock Technics headshell. I even put on a thicker mat, but the tonearm was still not parallel with record surface. Adding a second mat helped, but it looked stupid. So i put the cart on my Technics headshell and left the thick platter mat on the platter and now it's parallel. Mind that the tonear.m base was already at 0.

[@jamesrobinson9176]

Glad to see a new video 😀

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy James :-D... thank you for spending time with me, with us too :-D . continue to enjoy your MP-110 (and perhaps your new MP-200 is in your house already? :-D ?)

[@Permal61]

Please, recommend for my, thoren td. 240 - 2, BEST STYLUS TO TAMIL SONGS AND ENGLISH, TQ...

[@jayaramg9411]

@Permal61, why but the Nagaoka MP110 :D

[@Permal61]

@@jayaramg9411 nagaoka 110 d is good

[@jayaramg9411]

@@Permal61 yes, the MP110 is great! You will be happy playing your music through it. Enjoy :)

[@Avayahs_vids]

Ian thank you for such a great channel.its a real pick me up.it really is the best put together channel out there.everytime I watch a episode it's like hanging out with an old friend thanks man.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy Adam :-D great to see you. I apologize for my late reply...KZbin doesn't send the channel creators the notification for every message, and it bugs me because I am the lot who wants to reply every message. Thank you Buddy for catching up with me here! Brother, i thank you for writing such a touching note, that you view me appearing in each episode as hanging out as old friends. Thank you Buddy Adam. Warmest Regards to you and your family, and your vinyl playing brothers in your locale :-D ~ ian.

[@nattyco]

The MP110 sounds at least 2db louder than the GE3.

[@derekwoolston3564]

Early morning tea has allowed me to catch your video. Wow SG looks great. All those carts, sea and beech, palms and not forgetting Adelphi, no wonder Moko is such a happy girl. Great video as always.

[@TSC-Detroit]

Thanks for your videos and reviews... I bought the mp-110 and mani based on your reviews and have been very happy I also own a denon DL-160 cartridge and like my mp-110 better

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dearest Buddy :-D thank you for coming by and writing to me!!! I am very touched by your kind gesture and time. Thank you Sir!!! Warmest Regards,...and i am sure you and i will continue to enjoy our Schiit Mani and MP110 for a long, long time :-D !!! See you again Buddy!

[@claudioschmunck4986]

Ian, my friend!! I'm now a fan of your videos...I think that your work is amazing, and a healthy refresh for the Audio community. What's your opinion about Audio Technica Mc Cartridges? Vs. Hana SL for example...? I' m using right now an AT 33SA... 🤔 (By the way, I've purchased a Schiit Mani after viewing your reviews about it...😁😎👍)

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy Claudio :-D ...hi!!! I am humbled by your words of kindness. Thank you for your time! Brother, I do like the AT-33EV and AT-33ptgii, as i have heard them at friends' homes sounding great. I would love to do a Goldring Eroica LX vs Hana SL vs an AT MC cart at the same ~$800 price range too... it is in my dreams :-D brother!!!! Brother, i congratulate you for getting the Mani :-D!!! but, a small but, is that do not expect superlatives from its MC mode. It is not a wimp, and as my critical MC friend say: "...hmm...it is not bad, but it is really NO SLOUCH either!" It performs crazy good in MM mode. Brother, care to tell me anything more about your MC carts journey? Eager to hear from you my dear friend, thank you~ Warmest Regards and have a lovely week ahead :-D ~ ian

[@claudioschmunck4986]

@@HiViNywschannel Ian, thanks for your comments 👍😁. My experiences with Mc Cartridges are limited to the At 33 PTG II and recently to the AT 33 SA, using a Parks Audio Budgie Step Up Transformer + a customized single ended Fet Class A Phono Preamp. I would say that the differences between these carts are mostly in tonality, regarding their differences in the stylus shape, and in the music presentation. The At 33 PTG II seems to be more analytical, with the mids a little bit restrained. In the opposite, the SA model has more articulated and present mids, and a more pleasent and credible presentation, for my taste... I'm aware of the limitations of the Maní regarding Mc Cartridges, but my plan Is to use it with de Budgie SUT, so think the to are going to form a good society...!!! I send you a big greeting from me and from the community of Argentinian audiophiles...🇦🇷!!! Both

[@HiViNywschannel]

@@claudioschmunck4986 Ah I see your MicroSeiki+Jelco+33ptgii now!!!👋😄on your channel!!! Ahh!!! A SUT paired with the Mani!!!! Wise choice. I have good feelings it will work out well!!! Wish you the very best of results brother 😄👍and very happy Regards to you and your fellow Argentinian🇦🇷audiophiles countrymen!!!🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶may you all have a lovely and fulfilling vinyl'ing journey ahead together!!✌😄🌞👍

[@curupirauirapuru3368]

omg so beautiful cartdragde

[@JacobFrey]

Ian, that looks like such a wonderful holiday stay. I bet everybody loved that time very much. (Moko is such a cute and sweet dog!) . Thank you for getting straight into the review. I love hearing the difference in carts along with your descriptions. Bravo, MP110!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dearest Jacob :-D glad to see you so soon again!! Yes my family loved that time very much... and Mokobaby is always happy to chill out and run about in that Sentosa island! Best Regards always Buddy..and hope you have been having a great Sunday out!! Your friend, ~ ian

[@pipkitjefferies1631]

It’s weird, but the E2 sounds better than the E3 to my ears. I have both and prefer the E2.

[@aleeyaaneesa4637]

How about IGD? Which one tackles better?

[@ChrisMag100]

Miss your content Ian. Hope you’re well.

[@nicomeier8098]

I see you and your family are enjoying the stay at that beautiful resort....well, who wouldn't? As to the cartridges, it looks like the Nagaoka line 110 - 150 - 200 still is the line to beat! Cheers from Amsterdeam!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dearest Nico :-D hi1!! Glad to see you so soon just after a month1! Thank you for your kindest time and support writing to me. I hope someday other carts surpass the Nagaokas in performance and their value propositions :-D !!!! For now, we enjoy them 110-150-200 as they last and they lead. I love the Goldring 1006 and 1042 too :-D!!! Warmest Regards to you and your family and friends in Amsterdam!!! See you Brother!!! ~ ian

[@purplehayes4215]

Hi Ian! A friend recommended AT440MLb for my SL-1200MK3DS and now am not sure if I should go for Nagaoka or ATM440. What do you suggest? Greetings from Miami, FL ✌🏼

[@HiViNywschannel]

Hi Buddy from Miami :-D yes, the MP-110 defo.

[@TheBudgie29]

Hi. Ian Buddy. I see You and the Family are having some Super Away Days. And enjoying every minute. That was another Great Review. I have just swapped My 150 over to the 110. I use the 110 for General playing of Records. and I use the 150 for Recording only now.. I also still have the M2-Red In toe I will use that when the 110 needs a New Stylus. Well It looks lovely and Sunny and Warm there. Here In the UK It was Snowing Earlier and getting cold again. Roll on the Summer can't wait. Catch up Soon My Buddy and have a Lovely time for the Rest of Your Stay.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother in the U.K. !!! Enjoy your MP-150, MP-110 and your super Mani !!! Hehheh.... roll on summer indeed!!! It is warming steadily i hope! I heard from my BRitish friend that recently it was VERY, very warm on one of the supposed wintery season! And it hasn't happened so for decades. :-D He felt it really strange! Warmest Regards then for you and your family and friends in Birmingham I gather ? See you Brother! ~ ian

[@SuperCanzoni]

I would make a upgrade for my audio technica atlp120, actually i have the audio technica at95ex, goldring e3 or nagaoka? Thanks.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother Maurizio :-D, yes, make the change to the MP-110. One step at a time Buddy, first the MP-110, and then you can hop onto a Technics SL1200Mk2 Mk3 or Mk5. Start looking out for a used SL1200 from now, and get it when it appears on the market. You can potentially buy one from www.hifido.co.jp and then get a voltage converter(step down) to 100Hz for the Japanese units from hifido.co.jp. Have fun Brother, please upgrade from the ATLP120 as soon as possible. You will enjoy truly excellent vinyl playback with the Technics SL1200Mk2/3/5 or Rega P1/2/3/ MoFi StudioDeck. I will pick the SL1200 of course. Warmest Regards Buddy :-D ~ ian.

[@RemisRandR]

I fully expect us to build the terrain before setting objectives, if only for ease of doing it

[@shahrulasrimohamednazri5778]

I have rega rp3, do i need to install a spacer in order to install mp110?

[@waynemcheekii7689]

Hello my friend. I hope all is well with you and your family. Me and my family are doing well. I have a question about lining up a cartridge. I have a turntable with a 8 inch tone arm and can’t use the Stevenson method which my other turntables are set to and are doing very well. Is there a measurement I can use to set up an 8 inch tone arm? I await your response and my continued appreciation for your videos, hard work and dedication to keeping the vinyl community informed. Thank you in advance.

[@ghborden]

Hi Ian. Just wanted to stop by and say I love all of your videos! I got the MP110 and the Goldring E2 but right now the 2M Blue is on the table (It also pairs well with the Mani). All great carts! You are doing an excellent job. Can't wait for more videos. Hope all is well. George.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother George👋😄!!!! YOU ARE A NATURAL IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA!!!! I love your💪😄👌 videos and I have just subscribed and pressed the bell button!!! Fantastic!!!!!! An engineer and a producer!!! WOWWWW🎸🎸🎙🎥🗣🎛🎚🎛🎚🎧🎶🎵🎶!!!

[@mikehawk9461]

That McCoy tuner comparison was legit, I don’t think I’ve ever seen anybody demonstrate clarity in a mix with free jazz, where things get really busy you can see the difference. Good job looking forward to learning keep up the good work brother!

[@dixielandfarm]

Wow that looks like a lovely place to have a vacation! The MP110 is winning again - a cart that just keeps knocking down the competition! It's funny - when we got our first greyhound we took her to the beach and she laid down right in the water - apparently that's what they do to cool off the dogs at the dog track... every other dog I have had hasn't been a fan of water.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Hehheh Brother Kris :-D, indeed, my Moko kid isn't a fan of water too despite the warm temperatures here!!! Most of them (doggie furkids) don't fancy soaking in it like your special first greyhound!!! Brother, this Sentosa island also houses Universal Studios' amusement park :-D.... I hope there would be a Disneyland here too sooner than later!!!...so that you and M can come :-D and my family and i can play host :-D!!! Thank you Buddy Kris for coming by here and catching up!!! Warmest Regards and hope Spring is coming up nicely for you and your farm of kids!!!

[@smithbroblues]

Hello Ian my friend. Thankful for your investment. Now using the mk2, mp110 and mani. Question: do you own two 1200s?

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Brother, yes, i do own a SL1200Mk2 and Mk5. The other two are a SL1200GAE (in the hall which you can see on the right hand side) and the SL1200G (in my room in some of the Group D cart videos). Warmest Regards Buddy Smith! Thank you for catching up here too my friend!!! ~ ian.

[@ИльяКазарновский-д1й]

You are Realy great Human😊 Great days for you and Your family,for your contry..Maybe will come to Singapure(you from Singapure?) one day😉 Who knows?!!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother, yes we may meet one day, for many days✌😄✌✌😄✌🎶🎶🎶 We look forward in our small Earth.

[@taiyewlee7816]

Hi. I do enjoy all your video sound comparison regarding phono cartridges. Very informative and straight to the point. I hope you can also include a sound comparison between the Rega Bias 2, Rega Exact and Rega Arnia.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Brother Lee, 🤗🤗🤗thank you for your brotherly support!

[@craciunu]

I wanted an upgrade from an Ortofon OM10 cartridge and 2M Red (the obvious first choice) sounded somehow bright for me. And I was going to buy the Goldring E3 purely based on press reviews - nowhere to hear it. Then I watched your review and it turned me around, so I bought the Nagaoka MP-110 cartridge - also a "blind date". And I was delighted from the start, even before putting 10 hours on it. Sounds great. GREAT! Then one of the sellers knowing I am looking for a cartridge informed me that he has an E3 in the listening room, and he was also kind enough to let me compare it to my new MP-110, on my table - Elipson Chroma 400 RIAA. It was good, but not better than the MP-110. And since I was already there with the toys, I also tried the 2M Blue, which sounded maybe a bit sharper sometimes, but also too bright and, for my ears, colder and not so complete and entertaining as the Nagaoka. And an Audio-Technica VM 530 EN (I think), although cheaper than the Blue, but sounding better to me - not enough to make me change my mind about the Nagaoka. I am not an expert, just an avid music listener, always paying attention to details... and for me, WITHOUT ANY DOUBT, The Nagaoka MP-110 is the best out of this group. If I have to put them in order: MP-110, then a tie between the E3 (cheaper) and the VM 530, then the 2M Blue and the 2M Red (price factor included). My 2 cents - nothing more :) Ian, thank you for your wonderful review. It proved an ear-opener for me since I did not even take the Nagaoka into consideration before watching it. Now I am very very happy with my upgrade.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy Andrei...thank you!!!! Your 2 cents, is not 2 cents.... :-D Great sharp insight!!! Thank you for all your fervent time and enthusiasm spent auditioning so many of them!, and find a conclusion at the end and catching up with me Brother Andrei!!! Warmest Regards and may you and your family be safe, well and happy, ~ ian.

[@craciunu]

Without a doubt, this looks and sounds like a very very well done comparison. Sharp comments, very nice and proper music selection. I was just looking to buy an E3 (based on some other reviews, including from some famous hi-fi magazines). But, after your review, I am not in a hurry anymore :))). I just bought a nice table (nice in the budget segment, at least :), the good looking French-made Elipson Chroma 400 RIAA (en.elipson.com/product-page/chroma-400-riaa). I thought the E3 will be a nice little upgrade from the standard Ortofon OM10, but the MP110 sounds obviously better in your review. The differences were so clear at times! The question is, do you think it will still be the best choice for a lower-level table like mine? The MP110 is pricier than the E3, and my system is definitely not as well-positioned to show all those musical differences as well as yours. Finally, I think you should restart your reviews. Not many reviews like yours out there. I am sure that your approach and passion are an inspiration for many people.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy Andrei! Thank you 😄 yes congratulations for getting a new turntable!!! Yes, you have a great choice with the MP-110! But here, you ARE the first one to hear and know this from me. The *Nagaoka MP-100*💪💪💪😄😄😄👍👍👍a SUPERB cartridge, for only US$90 and also beating the E3 easily!!!! I have bought the MP-100 and The Vessel 3a Nov last year 2019, and they will form the backbone of my new reviews coming up! Yes, of course, the MP-100 beats the Vessel3a *comprehensively*!!!!!! What a performer and stalwart!!! Moving and engaging, well accomplished in the full audio spectrum, and powering it above the E3, 2MRed, VM540...easily!👍😄🍀

[@SupraWes]

Another excellent review Ian, I purchased an E3 cartridge for myself several months ago and came to a similar conclusion. The E3 is a nice cartridge but was unable to unseat the MP110. I am still using the E3 on the turntable in my home office. Thank you for the vacation footage, it looks beautiful and relaxing, cheers from Florida.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy Wes :-D from Florida!!! Thank you for catching up! The E3 is good, just that our MP110 is better. The E3 is definitely not a bad cart :-D so, enjoy your E3 as usual in your home office!!! Thank you for your time and your kind words for my family! Warmest Regards too to your family and friends in Florida!!! ~ ian.

[@goldenvinylspin]

What do you do with all the cartridges after your reviews?

[@badhabitz69]

Always love to watch your awesome videos!!! Nice to see your family in the end as well :)

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy :-D HOW WAS YOUR EXPLOITATION at the Metal, Hard Rock and Prog Rock vinyl fair at Recofan recently!?!! Warmest Regards, ~ ian.

[@badhabitz69]

@@HiViNywschannel it was fantastic!! RECOFan in Shibuya is incredible. The one in Yokohama was good, but Shibuya was amazing! Rare records also good and also Disk Union. I'm going back in 2 weeks to do some more vinyl shopping 😉

[@kenaxe6068]

Ian -- Very informative review, once again. (Installed my MP-150 last weekend: impressive. Thanks for the recommendation!) Thanks, Ken

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Brother from San Francisco :-D !!!! Thank you for catching up!!! You must have a very rewarding last weekend! I must congratulate you on your journey ahead with that super green cartridge! Impressive it is indeed.... amazing cartridge :-D we are in luck!!! Warmest Regards to you and your family always my friend! See you soon Buddy Ken! ~ ian.