SPU Royal G Mk II Cartridge

$2,819.00
MAP

SPU Royal G MKII

The SPU Royal G model was released in 1998 to celebrate the Ortofon 80 year anniversary

The SPU Royal G MkII provides a playback experience that embodies the essence of analog with generous refinements which bring the legendary SPU cartridges into the realm of unrivaled perfection.

Features
A purely exquisite listening experience

The addition of Ortofon’s unique Replicant 100 stylus and reduced tip mass ensures open and detailed sound reproduction for a purely exquisite listening experience.

Electrum coils, consisting of a gold and silver alloy, provide uncolored and precise transmission of armature movements, while the slightly modified damping system makes it possible to reduce VTF and achieves a higher level of linearity.

  • Channel balance at 1 kHz:  1 dB
  • Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec:  0.2 mV
  • Channel separation at 1 kHz:  25 dB
  • Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz:  1.5/-0 dB
  • Tracking ability at 315 Hz:  60 μm
  • Compliance, dynamic, lateral:  8 μm/mN
  • Stylus type:  Nude Ortofon Replicant 100
  • Stylus tip radius:  r/R 5/100 µm
  • Tracking force range:  2.5-3.5 g (25-35 mN)
  • Tracking force, recommended: 3.0 g (30 mN)
  • Tracking angle:  20º
  • Internal impedance, DC resistance:  7 ohm
  • Recommended load impedance:  100 ohm
  • Coil wire material:  Goldplated silver
  • Cartridge body material:  Ground wood and resin composite
  • Cartridge colour:  Shiny black
  • Cartridge weight:  30 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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