This is one piece 100% Authentic ORTOFON - SPU Century Anniversary MC cartridge.  Brand New Stock and never used before, Made in Denmark.

The SPU Century technical data

Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec. 0.2 mV

Channel balance at 1 kHz 1.0 dB

Channel separation at 1 kHz 22 dB

Channel separation at 15 kHz 15 dB

 Frequency range at -3 dB 20–25,000 Hz

 Frequency response 20–20,000 Hz +3 dB / -2 dB

Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force *) 70 µm

Compliance, dynamic, lateral 8 µm/mN

Stylus type Nude Shibata on an Aluminium cantilever

Stylus tip radius r/R 6/50 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

Coil wire material Silver Plated High Purity Copper (OFC)

Recommended load impedance >10 Ohm

Cartridge body material SLM Aluminium/Wood

Cartridge colour Black/Beech

Cartridge weight 32 g

*) Typical value


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