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The SPU Classic N is a Moving Coil (MC) cartridge with an 18µm spherical stylus profile sold without an integrated headshell unit. Those with vintage SPU-type headshells can use the Classic N to recreate an authentic and functional SPU cartridge.
Listeners who wish to mount the SPU Classic on a traditional headshell may do so by using the SPU N adaptor.
NB: Vintage SPU-type headshells are no longer available.
- Channel balance at 1 kHz: 1 dB
- Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec: 0.2 mV
- Channel separation at 1 kHz: 20 dB
- Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz: 3 dB
- Tracking ability at 315 Hz: 60 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: 4.00 g (40 mN)
- Tracking angle: 20º
- Internal impedance, DC resistance: 2 ohm
- Recommended load impedance: 10 ohm
- Coil wire material: High Purity Copper (OFC)
- Cartridge colour: Black matte
- Cartridge weight: 13 gram
Ortofon-branded products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of original retail purchase when used in accordance with Ortofon’s user manuals. If a defect arises during the warranty period, Ortofon, at its option will (1) repair the product at no charge or (2) exchange the product with one of equivalent functionality or one that is at least functionally equivalent to the product it replaces. This warranty excludes damage resulting from abuse, accident, modifications, unauthorized repairs, improper installation, or other causes that are not defects in materials and workmanship as well as normal depletion of consumable parts such as styli unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
"MAP" products are not Frequent Flyer eligible.
The pricing indicated is the absolute lowest allowed by the manufacturer. Our "Frequent Flyer" Program offers pricing and/or freight incentives for any order over $100 domestically ($300 internationally). Frequent Flyer is a cumulative program, so you will get credit for all previous orders each time to place a new order! With us, everyone’s a Frequent Flyer - no prior signup needed. After you place an order for Frequent Flyer eligible products, we will calculate applicable incentives. Your order amount will be adjusted and we will confirm the calculations by email within one business day. Click for more details.