SPU A vs SPU Classic A
The SPU Classic A's compliance is 8 cu against the SPU A's 10 cu. Both share output (0.2 mV), tracking force (4.0 g), and channel separation (20 dB).
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The Ortofon SPU Wood A combines Japanese and Danish craftsmanship, featuring a housing made from strong Japanese Beech wood treated with 6000-year-old Urushi lacquer for a dark maroon finish. It delivers a pleasant, open, dynamic, straightforward, and present tone characteristic of SPU cartridges. Designed with the short A-shell, it requires the APJ-1 adaptor for mounting on standard tonearms with universal SME mounts, such as Ortofon TA-110 or TA-210. Ideal for pairing with ST-7 Moving Coil transformer for supreme performance.
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The SPU Classic A's compliance is 8 cu against the SPU A's 10 cu. Both share output (0.2 mV), tracking force (4.0 g), and channel separation (20 dB).
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