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Type: SPU #1 S

  • Ortofon cartridge

Perfect all-rounders for the newcomers to the world of SPU

The SPU #1 S and SPU #1 E feature:
- Respectively Spherical and Elliptical stylus. The SPU #1 E elliptical stylus profile provides more detailed sound reproduction and expansive imaging.
- High Purity Copper armature windings and terminal leads
- Grinded wood and resin composite housing

These SPU cartridges 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. Excellent price-to-performance ratio.

  • Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 0.18 mV
  • Channel balance at 1 kHz - 1.5 dB
  • Channel separation at 1 kHz - 20 dB
  • Channel separation at 15 kHz - 10 dB
  • Frequency response - 20-20.000 Hz ± 3 dB
  • Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 60 µm
  • Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 10 µm/mN
  • Stylus type - Spherical / Elliptical
  • Stylus tip radius - R 18 µm / r/R 8/18 μm
  • Tracking force range - 3.0-5.0 g (30-50 mN)
  • Tracking force, recommended - 4.0 g (40 mN)
  • Tracking angle - 20°
  • *) Typical value
  • Internal impedance, DC resistance - 2 ohm
  • Recommended load impedance > 10 ohm
  • Cartridge body material - Ground wood and resin composite
  • Coilwire material - High Purity Copper (OFC)
  • Cartridge colour - Black matte
  • Cartridge weight - 28 g