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

 

 

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