What head shell is a good match for the Nagaoka MP-500 cart on Technics 1200G


I want to get the Nagaoka MP-500 cart for my Technics 1200G turtable. What would be a good head shell to buy with it? I am looking to spend up to $200 on the head shell.  

dman777

I like ones that have azimuth adjustability, like this single pin one

https://www.ebay.com/itm/297029031719?mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=693308f2-4558-11f1-9ff4-373065393762

look at 'seller's other items', he has many variations, two pins (check your arm's fitting), this one is aluminum/magnesium which is a nice combo for weight/strength.

open sides, I like, but you don't want any flexibility.

 

hifishark.com

search: 'headshell azimuth', sort by price low first, I put in $30 minimum to eliminate headshell or azimuth accessories

https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=headshell+azimuth

I like a flat top so I can put these small bubble levels on the headshell. I just found two arms that the headshell were not perfectly parallel to the arm, it’s the cartridge body, thus the headshell you want level

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NRG8HX6?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2

 

I use 10mm double faced dots to adhere them (removable)

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKJJV58Q

 

I use this mirror on the platter (same thickness as an LP, if the stylus/cantilever is not straight, it is reflected ’opposite’, thus it is easy to get it straight.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T31MRZ9?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2