Ortofon Classic N E

The SPU Classic NE provides the same sound reproduction properties as the SPU Classic GM E series

The SPU Classic NE is sold without the integrated headshell unit.

The SPU Classic NE is a Moving Coil (MC) cartridge with an elliptical stylus profile and provides more detailed sound reproduction and expansive imaging.

Listeners who wish to mount the SPU Classic NE on a traditional headshell may do so by using the SPU N adaptor.

Those with vintage SPU-type headshells can use the Classic NE to recreate an authentic and functional SPU cartridge. NB: Vintage SPU-type headshells are no longer available.

The ST-7 transformer is a perfect match for the SPU Classic NE cartridge.

Technical data

• Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 0.2 mV
• Channel balance at 1 kHz < 1 dB
• Channel separation at 1 kHz > 20 dB
• Channel separation at 15 kHz > 10 dB
• Frequency response - 20-20.000 Hz + 3/- 2 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 60 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 8 µm/mN
• Stylus type - Nude Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius - r/R 8/18 µm
• Tracking force range - 3.0-5.0 g (30-50 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended - 4.0 g (40 mN)
• Tracking angle - 20°
• *) Typical value
• Internal impedance, DC resistance - 2.0 ohm
• Recommended load impedance > 10 ohm
• Coilwire material - High Purity Copper (OFC)
• Cartridge colour - Black matte
• Cartridge weight - 13 g