[xsb7244]

Somebody here recommended the MP-500.  A good place price wise to get it is from kazu.  Here is the info:

http://www.audiokazu.com/

http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/my-new-nagaoka-mp-500-phono-cartridge.376166/

http://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/vt.mpl?f=vinyl&m=1091368

[neobop]

I saw you recommended it on another thread.  The cart has a great reputation.  What other cart were you using, and what others have you had? 
Give us the lowdown.

Inquiring minds want to know.
neo

[xsb7244]

When ordering thru the web, always buyer beware.

With putting my kids thru college I am a poor audiophile.  I can only read, research and not buy.  Anybody got any free stuff for me!  I have a Shure M97xE but as I said the MP-500 can be had for a good price to be paid in yen.  Other stuff that I like and really good for the money.
horn shoppe horns for $925.  add heils for $950.
naksa 125 power amp by hugh dean.
anvil turntables.  read the thread here.
pete riggle woody tonearm.
siggwan tonearm
uberbuss
zenwave audio surgex project.
bottlehead dac
vicol audio shigaclone mkll transport

[I.Greyhound Fan]

I bought an MP-200 off Ebay from a Japanese dealer.  I paid $230 with shipping and received it in 3 days from Japan.  I saved over $100.
It sounds great.  I will upgrade to the MP-500 next year.

[xsb7244]

more reviews and where to buy it from.  It is good to do research or you might get taken.

http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/nagaoka-mp-500-cartridge.248170/