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Type: SPU CLASSIC GE MKII

  • Ortofon cartridge

The SPU Classic GE MkII is a Moving Coil cartridge with an elliptical stylus profil. The SPU Classic series embodies the essence of the original Moving Coils and are a perfect solution for the playback of both early and modern and contemporary stereo recordings.
The SPU Classic GE MkII’s elliptical stylus profile provides more detailed sound reproduction and expansive imaging.


  • Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.: 200 microV.

  • Channel balance at 1 kHz: < 1 dB

  • Channel separation at 1 kHz: > 20 dB

  • Channel separation at 15 kHz: > 10 dB

  • Frequency range at - 3dB: 20-25.000 Hz

  • Frequency response FIM distortion at recommended: 20-20.000 Hz + 3 / - 2 dB

  • Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force (typical value): 65 microm.

  • Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 8 microm./mN

  • Stylus type: Nude elliptical

  • Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 microm.

  • Tracking force range: 3,0-5,0 g (30-50 mN)

  • Tracking force, recommended: 4,0 g (40 mN)

  • Tracking angle: 20 degrees

  • Internal impedance, DC resistance: 6 Ohm

  • Recommended load impedance: > 10 Ohm

  • Cartridge body material: Grinded wood

  • Coilwire material: High Purity Copper (OFC)

  • Cartridge colour: Black

  • Cartridge weight: 30 g