Ortofon Cartridges

Ortofon Hi-Fi SPU Classic N Moving Coil Cartridge

MPN:
20682
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Description

The SPU Classic N Moving Coil Cartridge

The SPU Classic N is sold without the integrated headshell unit. The SPU Classic N is a Moving Coil (MC) cartridge with an 18µm spherical stylus profile.

Listeners who wish to mount the SPU Classic on a traditional headshell may do so by using SPU N adaptor. Those with vintage SPU-type headshells can use the Classic N to recreate an authentic and functional SPU cartridge.

NB: Vintage SPU-type headshells are no longer available.

Technical data

  • Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 0.2 mV
  • Channel balance at 1 kHz  < 1 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 *) - 65 µm
  • Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 8 µm/mN
  • Stylus type - Nude spherical
  • Stylus tip radius - R 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 - 2.5 ohm
  • Recommended load impedance  > 10 ohm
  • Coilwire material - High Purity Copper (OFC)
  • Cartridge colour - Black
  • Cartridge weight - 13 g

*Reprint from manufacturers website

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