BRAND: ORTOFON
SERIES: SPU #1 S and E
TYPE: Cartridge
The SPU #1 models are perfect all-rounders for the newcomers to the world of SPU. The SPU #1 S and SPU #1 E feature respectively Spherical and Elliptical styli, High Purity Copper armature windings and Ground wood and resin composite housings.
OVERVIEW
The SPU #1 E elliptical stylus profile provides more detailed sound reproduction and expansive imaging.
With their linearity and full bodies, the SPU #1 models are a perfect solution for the playback of stereo recordings. 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.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec.
0.18 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz
1.5 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz
20 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz
10 dB
Frequency range at – 3 dB
20-20,000 Hz
Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz
3 dB
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force )
65 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral
10 um/mN
Stylus type
Spherical / Elliptical
Stylus tip radius
R 18 µm / 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
Cartridge body material
Ground wood and
Coil wire material
resin composite
Cartridge colour
High Purity Copper (OFC)
Cartridge weight, GM model
Shiny black
Cartridge weight, N model
30 g
