The Akai AP-Q70 that I bought a couple of weeks ago needs a cartridge.
There is a sale on the Denon DL-160 and the Dl-110, but I would like to try a different brand for variety.

Has any one tried this cartridge?
Are there any major flaws with this cartridge?

Do you want to try the Nagaoka or the Denon?

The Nagaoka MP 110 would be something I want to try.
Something completely different from the usual Denon flavour.

Try the Nagaoka. The MP-110 isn't as dynamic as the Denons but it does faithfully reproduce what is on an album. No flash...just substance.

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Matthew

Sorry, I have no experience with the Nagaokas, but where are the Denons on sale? Thanks.
-Bob

Sorry, I have no experience with the Nagaokas, but where are the Denons on sale? Thanks.
-Bob


Yes, do tell???

I love the Nagaoka sound on my MP11 Boron. The standard MP11 has a very nice sound as well. Warm and controled, non-intrusive, easy listening.

The denon DL103 I have on the other hand is a completely differnet animal. LOADS of dynamics and very engaging.

I don't know what the MP110 is like but I listen to more music on my MP11 Boron than any other cartidge I have. (Shure V15 type IV w/SAS, Accuphase AC1, AT440MLa, Grado Black) It's sound is magical to me kind of like Grado's to thoes who love that Grado sound.

The original thread for the Denon DL-160 sale has been removed.
Having two Denon DL-160s are more than sufficient for me, ready to try the Nagaoka MP110.:music:

Just keep in mind the 110 has a bonded eliptical stylus not a nude one:scratch2:

Just keep in mind the 110 has a bonded eliptical stylus not a nude one:scratch2:

Can any one elaborate on the " bonded " stylus issue, is it a detriment to sound quality ?

Can any one elaborate on the " bonded " stylus issue, is it a detriment to sound quality ?

All else being equal, a nude stylus should have lower mass, which could aid in more accurate tracking. I don't believe it's a make-or-break feature. The Shure V15 Type II Improved (about 1970, I think) was the first of the V15's to go nude, but that fact doesn't mean all their previous efforts were dogs. All Grado's styli are bonded up to and including the $350 Platinum model, yet these cartridges manage to please their purchasers.

Of course, all else is seldom equal, and the point at which a manufacturer chooses to use a nude stylus might also be a point where several other improvements are also included, the sum of which making the nude stylus model significantly better.

I love the Nagaoka sound on my MP11 Boron. The standard MP11 has a very nice sound as well. Warm and controled, non-intrusive, easy listening.

While I don't have the Boron, I just recently bought the MP-11. I'm going to fully agree with MuthaFunk. Another word that comes to mind is "smooth". I'm running it on my JVC QL-A7 and it definitely sounds nice! No regrets. :music:

Yes I just recently picked up an MP11 stylus to use in my MP11Boron as the Borobn stylus at this time wasn't an option, and i can say this. This stylus cartridge combo is a keeper especially when used with higher capacitance cables. I tried it first on my modded SL1800MKII Cardas arm wire and Monster cables and it sounded good but on some things a bit brite. I lowered the VTA and it helped, but the big improvment came when I switched it to my SL1100A with Belden higher capacitance cables. I think my total capacitance on the 1100A is around 350 and boy did it smooth out the high end. These MP11's have a wonderful tubey sounding bass.

Yes I just recently picked up an MP11 stylus to use in my MP11Boron as the Borobn stylus at this time wasn't an option, and i can say this. This stylus cartridge combo is a keeper especially when used with higher capacitance cables. I tried it first on my modded SL1800MKII Cardas arm wire and Monster cables and it sounded good but on some things a bit brite. I lowered the VTA and it helped, but the big improvment came when I switched it to my SL1100A with Belden higher capacitance cables. I think my total capacitance on the 1100A is around 350 and boy did it smooth out the high end. These MP11's have a wonderful tubey sounding bass.

This is very interesting. Can you comment on how you found the difference in sound between the old Boron vs the new standard stylus?

This is very interesting. Can you comment on how you found the difference in sound between the old Boron vs the new standard stylus?

Sorry which I could answer your question as I'm curious myself, but unfortunatly the stylus tip was missing when I got the MP11 Boron.