SPU Mono GM MkII vs Mono CG 25 Di MkII
The Mono CG 25 Di MkII's output is 1.5 mV against the SPU Mono GM MkII's 3.0 mV and its compliance 7 cu against 12 cu. Both share tracking force (3.5 g) and cartridge type (MC).
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The Ortofon SPU Mono GM MkII is a high output Moving Coil cartridge designed specifically for the playback of early 25µm mono vinyl recordings. It features a spherical stylus profile and provides remarkable sonic accuracy without requiring a moving coil transformer due to its high output. The cartridge uses a ground wood and resin composite body, high purity copper coil wire, and is optimized for authentic reproduction of vintage mono records with excellent tracking and dynamic compliance.
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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 Mono CG 25 Di MkII's output is 1.5 mV against the SPU Mono GM MkII's 3.0 mV and its compliance 7 cu against 12 cu. Both share tracking force (3.5 g) and cartridge type (MC).
The DV-10x5's output is 2.8 mV against the SPU Mono GM MkII's 3.0 mV and its tracking force 2.0 g against 3.5 g. Both share compliance (12 cu) and cartridge type (MC).
The SKALA's output is 0.5 mV against the SPU Mono GM MkII's 3.0 mV and its tracking force 1.7 g against 3.5 g. Both share compliance (12 cu) and cartridge type (MC).
The Mono SPU's output is 1.5 mV against the SPU Mono GM MkII's 3.0 mV. Both share compliance (12 cu), cartridge type (MC), and stylus type (Conical).
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