E version with elliptical stylus.
Destined to be the new gateway to the fascinating SPU sound universe of Ortofon, the SPU#1 is an elegant pickup capsule available in two versions (S with spherical stylus and E with elliptical stylus) that immediately stands out for its unique body made of milled wood and resin that integrates the capsule itself and connects to the tone arm by means of a universal connector. In terms of engineering, the SPU#1 is a low output (0.18 mV) moving coil (MC) design, which suggests combining it with either a high gain preamp or a dedicated step-up transformer, such as Ortofon's own ST-7.
As far as the readout arm is concerned, it is recommended to work with models of moderate or high mass, with a special preference for the TA-110 and TA-210 models from the Danish company. Thanks to its careful design, this exquisite pick-up capsule exhibits a virtually flat frequency response curve across the entire audio frequency range, while its extraordinary tracking ability allows it to explore the groove of any vinyl with authority.
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