SPU GM vs SPU Mono GM MkII
The SPU Mono GM MkII's output is 3.0 mV against the SPU GM's 5.0 mV and its compliance 12 cu against 20 cu. Both share cartridge type (MC).
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The Ortofon SPU GM is a stereo, low-output moving-coil cartridge built into an integrated G-type headshell. It uses a spherical stylus and is intended for stereo LP playback with a compatible tonearm and suitable moving-coil phono stage or transformer. The original SPU GM is no longer manufactured.
Phono cartridge specifications
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The SPU Mono GM MkII's output is 3.0 mV against the SPU GM's 5.0 mV and its compliance 12 cu against 20 cu. Both share cartridge type (MC).
The DV-10x5's output is 2.8 mV against the SPU GM's 5.0 mV and its compliance 12 cu against 20 cu. Both share cartridge type (MC).
The TAS 1500's output is 0.4 mV against the SPU GM's 5.0 mV. Both share compliance (20 cu) and cartridge type (MC).
The HSD 006's output is 1.1 mV against the SPU GM's 5.0 mV and its compliance 12 cu against 20 cu. Both share cartridge type (MC).
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