SPU TD 124 vs Ortofon SPU Synergy GM
The SPU Synergy GM matches the SPU TD 124 on output (0.5 mV), compliance (8 cu), tracking force (3.0 g), and stylus type (Elliptical).
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The Thorens SPU TD 124 combines the classic SPU sound character with modern refinements aimed at the Thorens TD 124 DD. It uses a revised generator system with higher output, a nude elliptical diamond stylus, and improved tracking performance. The design is intended to reduce the need for high-gain step-up transformers or active phono preamplification while preserving the traditional SPU presentation.
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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 Synergy GM matches the SPU TD 124 on output (0.5 mV), compliance (8 cu), tracking force (3.0 g), and stylus type (Elliptical).
The SPU 90th Anniversary's output is 0.3 mV against the SPU TD 124's 0.5 mV and its compliance 10 cu against 8 cu. Both share tracking force (3.0 g) and cartridge type (MC).
The SPU Royal N's output is 0.2 mV against the SPU TD 124's 0.5 mV. Both share compliance (8 cu), tracking force (3.0 g), and cartridge type (MC).
The SPU Synergy G's tracking force is 3.5 g against the SPU TD 124's 3.0 g. Both share output (0.5 mV), compliance (8 cu), and stylus type (Elliptical).
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