Nagaoka - JT-80BK MM Phono Cartridge

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SKU: ANAGCJT80BK
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True to Its "Jeweltone" Nickname: Nagaoka JT-80BK Moving-Magnet Phono Cartridge Delivers Engaging Detail, Clarity, Naturalism and Well-Balanced Responsiveness 

The Nagaoka JT-80BK "Jeweltone" is a high-performance moving magnet (MM) stereo phono cartridge featuring a boron cantilever and a solid elliptical diamond stylus. Released to celebrate the brand's history, it delivers delicate high-range clarity, powerful dynamics, and a well-balanced soundstage from deep bass to crisp highs.

Specifications

  • Cartridge Type: Moving Magnet (MM)
  • Output Voltage: 3.0 mV (5 cm/sec)
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz
  • Channel Separation: 25 dB at 1 kHz
  • Channel Balance: < 1.0 dB
  • Cantilever: BoronStylus Tip: 0.4 × 0.7 mil Elliptical / Bonded Diamond
  • Tracking Force (Stylus Pressure): 1.3g – 1.8g (1.5g recommended)
  • Cartridge Weight: 6.7 g
  • Recommended Load Impedance: 47 kΩ
  • Recommended Load Capacitance: 100 pF
  • Dynamic Compliance: 7.3 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
  • Replacement Stylus: Nagaoka JTS-80BK (or N-JT-80BK)

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