The original version of this very elegant pickup cartridge was launched on the market in 1998 to celebrate Ortofon 's 80th anniversary. Created with passion and devotion to push the SPU spirit to the limit, the SPU Royal GM mkII provides a music playback experience that embodies the essence of analogue sound, with a series of refinements that take the legendary SPU transducers to new levels. of unrivaled perfection. The addition of one of Ortofon 's exclusive Replicant 100 needles and the reduction of its tip mass guarantees an open and detailed sound reproduction that will satisfy the expectations of the most exquisite music lovers and audiophiles.
The use of Electrum coils, consisting of a gold and silver alloy, provide precise and color-free transmission of the movements of the mobile assembly, while the slightly modified damping system reduces the vibrations present inside the body of the unit. capsule and reach a higher level of linearity. As in all SPU models, the perfect integration of the Royal GM mkII SPU in its dedicated head makes its mounting on arms equipped with removable cartridge holders carried out quickly and precisely, thus becoming a unique product for achieve the highest sound expressiveness from classic vinyl reading systems and, by extension, from "vintage" audio equipment equipped with tube electronics and speakers based on exponential horns or first-generation bass-reflex systems.
Characteristics:
- Reference moving coil (MC) cartridge.
- Electrum moving coils with gold and silver alloy windings.
- Completely integrated into its dedicated capsule holder.
- Output voltage of 0.2 mV at 1 kHz and 5 cm/s.
- Frequency response: 20 - 60,000 Hz (cutoffs at -3 dB)
- Recommended Load Impedance: MC / >100 Ohm.
- Tracking Ability: 70 um (at 315 Hz).
- Dynamic Compliance: 8 um/mN.
- Recommended Support Force: 3 grams.
- For moderate and high mass reading arms with SME connection.
- Weight: 30g.
