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Ortofon SPU Classic GM E MKII Moving Coil Cartridge (Black)

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Model: GMEMKII UPC: 5705796240252 Item: 168997
SPU Classic GM E MKII Moving Coil Cartridge Overview
With its versatile phono cartridge design, the Ortofon SPU Classic GM E MKII Moving Coil Cartridge is ideal for playback of both early and contemporary stereo recordings. Featuring an elliptical stylus profile, this record needle provides more detailed sound reproduction and expansive imaging. Crafted with high purity copper coilwire and ground wood and resin material, the SPU bring a timeless aesthetic to your cartridge experience. Feel the sensitive class of 20 to 20,000 Hz frequency response and trust in the SPU Classic GM E as an adaptable turntable stylus that fits most popular tonearm brands. A no brainer choice, the SPU Classic GM E makes for a versatile update to your record player needle and is renowned for its rich bass and powerful sound reproduction.
Product Information
Product highlights
- Moving coil (MC) turntable cartridge ideal for playback of both early and contemporary stereo recordings
- Nude elliptical stylus profile provides more detailed sound reproduction and expansive imaging
- Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5 cm/sec. - 0.2 mV
- Frequency response: 20 to 20,000 Hz + 3/-2dB
- Tracking ability (315 Hz, lateral): 65 micrometers
- Tracking angle: 20 degrees
- SPU Classic series record needles are renowned for their dynamic and powerful sound reproduction
- Crafted with ground wood and resin composite body and High Purity copper coilwire materials
- Dimensions: 0.75" H x 0.70" W
- Weight: 1.05 oz.
- Warranty: 1 Year - World Wide Stereo is an authorized dealer for every brand we sell
- World Wide Stereo 60-day guarantee and expert product support
Specifications
Specifications
- Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec: 0.2mV
- Channel balance at 1kHz: <1dB
- Channel separation at 1kHz: >20dB
- Channel separation at 15kHz > 10dB
- Frequency response: 20 - 20,000Hz + 3/-2dB
- Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: >65 µm
- Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 8 µm/mN
- Stylus type: Nude elliptical
- Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 µm
- Tracking force range: 3.0 - 5.0g (30 - 50mN)
- Tracking force, recommended: 4.0g (40mN)
- Tracking angle: 20°
- Internal impedance, DC resistance: 2 ohm
- Recommended load impedance: >10 ohm
- Cartridge body material: Ground wood and resin composite
- Coilwire material: High purity copper
- Cartridge color: Shiny black
- Cartridge weight: 30g
What's in the Box
What's in the Box:
- SPU Classic GM E MKII Moving Coil Cartridge
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