The MP-200 moving magnet cartridge is the step-up model in the company’s long-running MP range. Unpacking this cartridge sends a wave of nostalgia over us, as distinctive colour aside, it looks ...

The Nagaoka MP-700 will be available for £1149 / $1399, while the cartridge with headshell (MP-700H) costs £1249 / $1499. The replacement stylus JN-P700 will cost you £599 / $789.

The Nagaoka’s presentation is forthright and direct, which suits music like this well: this moving magnet isn’t a showy performer and doesn’t embellish the sound to make it more exciting. The MP-200 ...

Turntable manufacturer has announced its RT85N fitted with a Nagaoka MP-110 cartridge. At $499, it's a good way to upgrade from a basic turntable to something that has more of an audiophile sound.