SPU Classic A vs SPU Meister A
The SPU Meister A's output is 0.3 mV against the SPU Classic A's 0.2 mV. Both share compliance (8 cu), tracking force (4.0 g), and channel separation (20 dB).
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AnalogStylus Replacements
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$753.80 - $1,878.70
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About the SPU Classic A
The Ortofon SPU Classic A is part of the renowned SPU series, originally engineered in 1959 by Robert Gudmandsen, known for its low coil impedance and outstanding analog sound. This model features the short 'A' shell, harking back to the earliest SPU designs, ideal for vintage tonearms like old Ortofon or EMT arms, though it may require an adapter like the APJ-1 for modern tonearms to avoid tracing errors. It delivers a rich, silky sound with full body, linearity, and pronounced SPU character—dynamic, powerful, colorful, and expressive. Perfect for both early stereo and modern recordings, it excels in punch, drama, midrange richness, space projection, and musical nuances, especially in classical music.
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