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.

dman77705-01-2026 12:11pm

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big_greg Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,821 posts 05-01-2026 at 01:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Check out the LP Gear Zupreme headshells. They have a couple of different versions, 10 and 14 grams.
lewm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 14,650 posts 05-01-2026 at 02:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I repeat. What is wrong with the Technics headshell? My answer: nothing.
newfzx7 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 73 posts 05-01-2026 at 03:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Not sure what caused it, but on on my SL 1200gr with the MP-500 there was a hum issue with every metal headshell that I tried (including the stock one). I tried a wooden headshell (bought on Amazon) and that solved it. Probably could have been solved with non-metallic screws instead.
uncleang Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 146 posts 05-01-2026 at 04:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I repeat. What is wrong with the Technics headshell? My answer: nothing. I agree.
mofimadness Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,484 posts 05-01-2026 at 04:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you can find one, the Orsonic, (or AudioQuest version) is my favorite.

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