Nagaoka new pickup series JT-80 at Hifistudio79
Nagaoka introduces 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 are supposed to embody the design of future Nagaoka pickups, as was the case with the JT-1210, exclusively manufactured for Technics.
The JT-80LB (Lapis Blue), featuring a shiny blue underside, is the basic model of the series and has an aluminum cantilever with a set diamond. MSRP: 229 €*
All in black, the JT-80BK (Black) is the top model in the new series. A naked diamond with an elliptical cut is attached to its boron cantilever. MSRP: 595 €*
Both models of the series are to be available this winter*. The first will be the JT-80BK (Black), which will be available in Germany from November onwards. An exact delivery date of the JT-80LP (Lapis Blue) has not yet been announced*.
Technical Data according to the Manufacturer:
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JT-80LB (Lapis Blue) |
JT-80BK (Black) |
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Format |
Moving Magnet |
Moving Magnet |
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Output |
5,0 mV (5 cm/sec) |
3,0 mV (5 cm/sec) |
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Frequency Characteristic |
20 Hz – 20.000 Hz |
20 Hz – 20.000 Hz |
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Channel Separation |
23 dB (@1 Khz) |
25 dB (@1 Khz) |
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Channel Balance |
< 1,5 dB |
< 1,0 dB |
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Cantilever |
Aluminum |
Boron |
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Needle Tip |
Ellipse / Joined Diamond (0,4 × 0,7 mm) |
Ellipse / Diamond (0,4 × 0,7 mm) |
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Stylus Pressure |
1,3 g – 1,8 g |
1,3 g – 1,8 g |
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Weight |
6,9 g |
6,7 g |
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Replacement Needle |
JTS-80LB (MSRP 149 €*) |
JTS-80BK (MSRP 395 €*) |
*Availability and Prices for The Netherlands.
