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Ortofon 2M Red vs Nagaoka MP-110

Detailed and neutral vs warm and full

Contender A

Ortofon 2M Red

The reference starter MM — crisp, neutral, universal.

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Contender B

Nagaoka MP-110

Warm, full-bodied moving-iron cult favorite.

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Verdict

The 2M Red is the safe, detailed default; the MP-110 trades a little air for a warmer, more forgiving body that flatters older or brighter pressings. Match it to your records and taste.

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