SPU GTX E vs SPU Classic GM E MkII
The SPU Classic GM E MkII's compliance is 8 cu against the SPU GTX E's 10 cu and its output 0.2 mV against 4.0 mV. Both share tracking force (4.0 g) and cartridge type (MC).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,364
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About the SPU GTX E
The Ortofon SPU GTX E blends the classic musicality and rich tonal character of the SPU series with modern innovations, featuring an elliptical stylus (r/R 8/18 μm) for improved groove contact, tracking, and audio clarity. Hand-built in Denmark with a unibody glass-fiber reinforced co-polymer housing for low resonance and stability. Includes a built-in MC step-up transformer developed with Lundahl Transformers, enabling direct connection to MM phono stages without additional equipment. Delivers high-output (4 mV), low-noise performance with the warmth of traditional SPU sound and precise, detailed reproduction.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MC
- Output Voltage
- 4.0 mV
- Tracking Force
- 4.0 g
- Stylus Type
- elliptical
- Compliance
- 10 cu
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 0.038 kg (0 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions