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Ortofon SPU #1 E Elliptical Diamond MC Cartridge

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Ortofon SPU #1 E Elliptical Diamond MC Cartridge

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Ortofon SPU #1 E Overview

Product Information

Model: SPU1E | UPC: 5705796240382

Specifications

What's In The Box

Product Information

Model: SPU1E | UPC: 5705796240382

The SPU #1 E and S models are a remarkable embodiment of the classic Moving Coil technology, offering an ideal solution for playing back a wide range of stereo recordings, from the early classics to modern and contemporary pieces, with an outstanding price-to-performance ratio. The SPU #1 E features an elliptical stylus, with a profile providing more detailed sound reproduction and expansive imaging.

Features

  • Elliptical Stylus Profile
  • Detailed Sound Reproduction
  • Expansive Stereo Imaging
  • High Purity Copper Windings
  • Universal SME Mount
  • Full-Bodied Powerful Sound

Perfect All-Rounders For The Newcomers To The World Of SPU

Crafted with precision, the housing of the SPU #1 cartridges is constructed from a combination of grinded wood and resin composite and features High Purity Copper armature windings and terminal leads, ensuring pristine signal transmission. The SPU #1 E model takes sound reproduction to the next level with its elliptical stylus profile, providing a more detailed sound reproduction and expansive imaging.

Compatibility

With their universal connector, the SPU #1 models ensure the ability to mount the units in a wider range of tonearms with universal (SME) mount, e.g., the Ortofon Reference tonearms. The combination of SPU #1, the ST-7 Moving Coil transformer and Ortofon Reference tonearms gives a supreme experience.

Sonic Performance

Sonically, the SPU #1 models are genuine SPUs, known for their full-bodied and powerful music image, minimum of intermodulation distortion, and an impressive channel separation, a perfect solution for the playback of stereo recordings.

Specifications

  • Channel Balance At 1 kHz: 1.5 dB
  • Output Voltage At 1 kHz, 5cm/sec: 0.18 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: 10 µm/mN
  • Stylus Type: Elliptical
  • Stylus Tip Radius: 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°
  • 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: 0.06 lbs
  • Mounting Type: Bayonet/SME

What's In The Box

  • SPU #1 E Elliptical Diamond MC Cartridge
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