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SPU Classic G MKII
The SPU Classic series embodies the essence of the original Moving Coils and are a perfect solution for the playback of early and modern and contemporary stereo recordings.
The SPU Classic G MkII is a Moving Coil cartridge with an 18 µm spherical stylus profile.
Stylus
Dynamic and powerful sound reproduction
The SPU Classic series is known for its dynamic and powerful sound reproduction, without any roughness, minimum of intermodulation distortion, and a splendid channel separation, the images being firm and positive.
- 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/- 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: 4.0 g (40 mN)
- Tracking angle: 20°
- Internal impedance, DC resistance: 2 ohm
- Recommended load impedance: 10 ohm
- Coil wire material: High Purity Copper (OFC)
- Cartridge body material: Ground wood and resin composite
- Cartridge colour: Black matte
- Cartridge weight: 28 g
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.
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