Nagaoka Nagaoka MP-500 Cartridge + Technics Headshell + Nagaoka AM-801/2 Fluid Package Phono Cartridge (MI)

2 months ago 217

Region/State

(VIC) Victoria/Australia

Suburb or Town

Lysterfield

Condition/Warranty

Condition: As New / Mint
Warranty: None or Limited Warranty (in compliance with Consumer Law)

Payment Method

PayID, EFT, PayPal(f&f), Cash on Pickup

Original Receipt Available

Yes

Shipping & Pickup Options

Shipping: Available
Pickup: Available

Selling my very special Nagaoka MP-500 package including;

Nagaoka MP-500 Cartridge & Stylus - (as new < 1 hour use)
Technics TYL0331 Genuine Headshell (as new)
Nagaoka AM-801/2 Stylus Cleaning Fluid (new unopened)

Purchased only 1 month ago here in Melbourne…I played the beginning of a couple of LPs to confirm its operation, which was perfect, and then stored, ready for a planned additional turntable project, which I’ve decided not to proceed with due to other commitments.

All in pristine condition, this package would suit someone looking to buy new at a substantial saving.

The included headshell is a genuine Technics headshell, Model TYL0331, with the MP-500 fully installed and aligned precisely at Technics specified 52mm overhang, ready for use…or of course, can be adjusted and aligned to suit installation requirements, or removed completely from the included headshell and installed to any headshell/tonearm you wish.

Includes all original packaging and accessories, as pictured.

Please add $20 for postage, including tracking, anywhere in Australia.

Any questions or queries, please get in touch.

Details and specifications from Nagaoka;

Nagaoka MP-500 Moving Magnet Turntable Cartridge

Overview

The Nagaoka MP-500 turntable cartridge offers the highest musical and audio creative expression of the new MP series. The MP-500 expertly extracts and reproduces with vivid, colourful and dimensional clarity what others miss. The Nagaoka MP-500 cartridge is the master of the record grooves.

The Made in Japan MP-500 record player cartridge offers a soundstage with an unbeaten depth, natural fidelity across the frequency range and excellent dynamics.

Key Features

Exclusive super rigid body
Superfine polished Line-Contact Diamond stylus tip
Powerful Samarium Cobalt Magnet
Low Mass-High Strength Boron Cantilever
Reinforced Carbon Fiber pole shoe
Anti Ferro-Magnetic Permalloy shield casing

Technical

Type:	Moving magnet (Permalloy)
Cantilever:	High-strength boron
Stylus type:	Superfine line contact diamond
Weight:	8 g
Output Voltage @ 1kHz, 5cm/sec:	3mV
Frequency response:	20Hz-25kHz
Channel balance @ 1kHz:	> 1dB
Channel separation @ 1kHz:	> 27dB
Recommended loading:	47k ohms
Dynamic compliance:	8.5 x 10-6 cm/dyne
Tracking force range:	1.3 - 1.8 g
Break-in period:	30 hours
Stylus replacement:	Nagaoka JN-P500

Nagaoka AM-801/2 Stylus Cleaner & Brush

Overview

The Nagaoka AM-801/2 fluid is a formulated solution specially design for cleaning record needles of turntable cartridges. When applied with the included soft brush, gently cleans the needle and should last years with average use.

For best care of your stylus and records, the best result can be achieved by keeping the records themselves as clean as possible prior to the needle ever touching the record groove. LP Records should be kept clean enough so that the stylus tip does not end up as a 'secondary' cleaning tool by scraping grim out from within the groove itself as it plays.

Due to air pollutant from external influences and internal domestic influences like kitchen, smoking and finger prints, a sticky film can develop on your records over time. Those record deposits can forms a sticky film around the needle tip, which in turn captures other dirt and dust on your LP record.

These deposits not only affect the sound quality, but can even damage your favourite records. The special formula of the Nagaoka AM-801/2 stylus cleaner efficiently dissolves and removes all sticky substances trapped on the needle.

General


Container:	10ml glass bottle of cleaning fluid
Brush:	Application brush built into the cap
Made In:	Japan

WARRANTY INFORMATION (Private Seller)

The item being advertised is sold "as is", and no warranty should be assumed unless otherwise indicated and agreed between the Buyer and the Seller. Photos representing the item being advertised form part of the description unless otherwise specified.

This content has been generated using AI analysis. While we strive to ensure accuracy and quality, AI-generated material may occasionally contain errors or omissions. All information should be independently verified, and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publishers or editors.

No user reviews or community discussions are available in the provided search results to summarize opinions on the Nagaoka MP-500 Cartridge + Technics Headshell + Nagaoka AM-801/2 Fluid Package.

Search results primarily consist of product listings and sales pages highlighting technical specifications and marketing claims, such as the MP-500's superfine polished line-contact diamond stylus, high-strength boron cantilever, samarium cobalt magnet, and described sound qualities like unbeaten soundstage depth, natural fidelity across 20Hz-25kHz, and excellent dynamics.

The AM-801/2 fluid is noted for effectively dissolving dirt and dust to extend stylus and record life, with an attached brush for use.

One classified ad mentions the MP-500 cartridge and a Nagaoka HSAL-01 headshell (not Technics) as "as new" with under 1 hour use, but includes no sound quality, build, reliability, or reputation feedback.

Without direct user reviews, strengths like premium build materials and weaknesses such as the 30-hour break-in period or high price (~$1,149 AUD) can only be inferred from specs, not community consensus.

The fair market price for a Nagaoka MP-500 cartridge pre-mounted on a Technics headshell (noting the query's reference to a Technics headshell alongside the Nagaoka AM-801/2 fluid package, which appears absent from listings and may indicate a custom bundle or stylus fluid accessory) is approximately AUD 1,500–2,000 for new condition, based on recent international retailer pricing converted at current EUR/USD/CAD-to-AUD rates (around 1.65 AUD/EUR, 1.50 AUD/USD, 1.10 AUD/CAD).

- New condition range: AUD 1,450–2,150, reflecting listings like €825–999 (≈AUD 1,360–1,650), USD 849 (≈AUD 1,275), and CAD 1,240 (≈AUD 1,365); higher-end quotes reach USD 999 (≈AUD 1,500).
- Used condition: Typically 75–90% of new (AUD 1,100–1,800), per recent resale data showing USD 1,182–1,184 (≈AUD 1,775–1,780) for MP-500H sets in good condition.
- Key value factors:
- Condition: New units with original packaging, stylus protector, and mounting hardware command premiums; used prices drop with stylus wear (replacement JN-P500 costs ~AUD 1,000+ separately).
- Bundling: Pre-mounted on Technics headshell (vs. standard Nagaoka) adds ~AUD 100–200 for compatibility/value; AM-801/2 fluid (if included) minimally impacts price (~AUD 20–50).
- Region/availability: Australian prices may add 10–20% import duties/shipping; demand for flagship Moving-Permalloy (MI/MM) specs (superfine line contact stylus, boron cantilever) drives highs in audiophile markets.
- Market variance: Sales fluctuate 10–15% (e.g., €2,799 crossed-out likely promo); check local AU sites like Addicted to Audio for real-time listings.