Ortofon SPU Classic N E

The SPU Classic NE is a Moving Coil (MC) cartridge with an elliptical stylus profile and provides more detailed sound reproduction and expansive imaging. The Classic NE can be used with vintage SPU-type headshells to recreate an authentic and functional SPU cartridge.

The SPU Classic NE is sold without the integrated headshell unit. Vintage SPU-type headshells are no longer available.

Listeners who wish to mount the SPU Classic NE on a traditional headshell may do so by using the SPU N adaptor.

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/- 2 dB
Tracking ability at 315 Hz 60 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral 8 µm/mN
Stylus type Nude Elliptical
Stylus tip radius r/R 8/18 µm
Tracking force range 3.0-5.0 g (30-50 mN)
Tracking force, recommended 4.0 g (40 mN)
Tracking angle 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance 2.0 ohm
Recommended load impedance 10 ohm
Coil wire material High Purity Copper (OFC)
Cartridge colour Black matte
Cartridge weight 13 g