Description
Ortofon Hi-Fi SPU #1 S Moving Coil Cartridge
SPU #1 S (Spherical)
These SPU cartridges embodies the essence of the original Moving Coils and are a perfect solution for the playback of both early and modern and contemporary stereo recordings. Excellent price-to-performance ratio.
Perfect all-rounders for the newcomers to the world of SPU
The SPU #1 S and SPU #1 E feature:
– Respectively Spherical and Elliptical stylus. The SPU #1 E elliptical stylus profile provides more detailed sound reproduction and expansive imaging.
– High Purity Copper armature windings and terminal leads
– Grinded wood and resin composite housing
Specifications:
SPU #1 S and E Technical data
Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 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 response – 20-20.000 Hz ± 3 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) – 60 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral – 10 µm/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°
*) Typical value
Internal impedance, DC resistance – 2 ohm
Recommended load impedance > 10 ohm
Cartridge body material – Ground wood and resin composite
Coilwire material – High Purity Copper (OFC)
Cartridge colour – Black matte
Cartridge weight – 28 g
