The Nagaoka HSAL-01 is a meticulously engineered cartridge headshell designed for audiophiles seeking faithful sound reproduction. Originally developed to provide the perfect sonic match for the Nagaoka JT-80 series, its universal SME bayonet mount makes it an excellent upgrade for a wide variety of high-end turntables and tonearms.
Designed for Precision & Visibility
- Ultra-Lightweight Performance: Weighing only 6.8g, this aluminum headshell reduces effective mass, allowing for easy pairing with a broad range of tonearms and cartridges.
- Optimized Overhang: The elongated screw mounting holes provide maximum flexibility for precise cartridge positioning, ensuring your stylus tracks the groove perfectly.
- Superior Stylus Visibility: The specialized finger lift design is engineered to give you an unobstructed view of the stylus tip, making manual cueing safer and more accurate.
- Gold-Plated Connectivity: Features gold-plated pins for lossless signal transfer and includes a set of four high-quality copper lead wires.