Nagaoka MP-110H...Is thing supposed to be good?

[patient_ot]

Hugely overhyped cartridge. Nothing special about it at all.

[jjkalervo]

It does a damn good job for the money. It might be overhyped, but the cartridge is not at fault there. Nagaoka has much more expensive carts for those who want something special.

[p_m]

I have both a Nag 110 and an AT VM520EB. The AT isn’t broken in as of yet, haven’t had the time for any serious listening lately. I love the Nag, great sounding cart. It gives me the warmth and classic vinyl sound signature I want without lacking in detail. Once the AT is run in, I’ll be able to do a better sound comparison. I think the AT will be a little less warm, but a good companion cart to the Nag.

Hi,
wondering if you got to compare and have any comments to share ?
Thanks.

[Ghaasl]

I have both a Nag 110 and an AT VM520EB. The AT isn’t broken in as of yet, haven’t had the time for any serious listening lately. I love the Nag, great sounding cart. It gives me the warmth and classic vinyl sound signature I want without lacking in detail. Once the AT is run in, I’ll be able to do a better sound comparison. I think the AT will be a little less warm, but a good companion cart to the Nag.

Hi,
wondering if you got to compare and have any comments to share ?
Thanks.

I’ve finally been able to get some listening in and get the AT fully run in. I have yet to switch back to the Nag for some comparison. The AT has some juicy bottom end, a little lacking in the mid range, and a crisp high end. I’ll likely switch back to the Nag on Saturday or Sunday morning for some comparison. I’ll be sure to post my results.

[Ghaasl]

I have both a Nag 110 and an AT VM520EB. The AT isn’t broken in as of yet, haven’t had the time for any serious listening lately. I love the Nag, great sounding cart. It gives me the warmth and classic vinyl sound signature I want without lacking in detail. Once the AT is run in, I’ll be able to do a better sound comparison. I think the AT will be a little less warm, but a good companion cart to the Nag.

Hi,
wondering if you got to compare and have any comments to share ?
Thanks.

I’ve finally been able to get some listening in and get the AT fully run in. I have yet to switch back to the Nag for some comparison. The AT has some juicy bottom end, a little lacking in the mid range, and a crisp high end. I’ll likely switch back to the Nag on Saturday or Sunday morning for some comparison. I’ll be sure to post my results.

So, after a morning of listening to the Chicago: Live at Carnegie Hall 4 record set, 4 sides with the AT, 4 sides with the Nag, I remember why I fell in love with the Nag in the first place. Warm, detailed, great tracker, etc. Not that I don’t like the AT, I just like the Nag better. For the money, it’s hard to beat.