Nagaoka JT-80LB (Lapis Blue) MM Phono Cartridge (new!)
In 2020 Nagaoka celebrated its 80th birthday. To celebrate this anniversary, Nagaoka introduced two new MM pickups in the Jeweltone series: the JT-80BK (Black) and the JT- 80LB (Lapis Blue).
Both pickups have been developed from scratch and embody the design of future Nagaoka pickups. Both have threaded bolt holes, a welcome relief at installation time.
The JT-80LB (Lapis Blue), featuring a shiny blue underside, is the basic model of the series and has an aluminum cantilever with a bonded elliptical diamond, and a very competitive selling price.
Read the review in Stereo magazine
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Technical Data
JT-80LB (Lapis Blue)
Format: Moving Magnet
Output: 5,0 mV (5 cm/sec)
Frequency Characteristic: 20 Hz – 20.000 Hz
Channel Separation: 23 dB (@1 Khz)
Channel Balance: <1,5dB
Cantilever: Aluminum
Needle Tip: Ellipse / Joined Diamond (0,4 × 0,7 mm) Stylus Pressure: 1,3g–1,8g
Weight: 6,9 g
Replacement Needle: JTS-80LB