Ortofon SPU Classic G MKII

The SPU Classic G MkII is known for its dynamic and powerful sound reproduction

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.

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