{"product_id":"ortofon-spu-classic-ge-mkii-mc-tonabnehmer","title":"Ortofon SPU Classic GE MKII MC Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon SPU Classic GE MKII is a moving-coil cartridge in the true-to-original SPU housing with a nude elliptical stylus — the higher-resolution variant of the Classic G MKII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame housing, same character, but with an elliptical rather than spherical cut: more contact area with the groove, finer detail in the upper registers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the SPU Classic GE MKII?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nude elliptical stylus sits directly on the cantilever and pulls noticeably more detail out of the groove than the spherical Classic G MKII, without losing the warm, powerful SPU base character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe familiar SPU tone — warm, powerful, with rich mids — combined with a finer, more open treble than the spherical model. Voices and acoustic instruments feel more three-dimensional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the SPU Classic GE MKII suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor SPU enthusiasts with a good medium-weight to heavy tonearm who want the historical character of the series but don't want to give up resolution. Straight talk: anyone who'd rather have the more tolerant, more robust stylus is better served by the spherical Classic G MKII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Classic G MKII with more resolution: same substance, finer stylus, minimally higher price. The more fitting choice for most SPU listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: MC cartridge (SPU design)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus: nude elliptical, r\/R 8\/18 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s): 0.2 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal impedance (DC): 2 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load impedance: 10 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation (1 kHz): 20 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus compliance (lateral): 8 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20–20,000 Hz (+3\/−2 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking force: 4.0 g (3.0–5.0 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking angle: 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil wire: OFC (oxygen-free copper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing: wood-resin composite, bayonet\/SME universal connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 28 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the premium over the Classic G MKII worth it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf resolution matters to you: yes, the elliptical stylus resolves more finely. Everything else — housing, impedance, character — is identical. If your setup is less than perfectly precise, the spherical variant is more forgiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich phono stage suits the Classic GE MKII?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn MC-capable phono stage with a load impedance of around 10 ohms. At 0.2 mV, the Classic GE MKII is a classic low-output MC cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Ortofon SPU Classic GE MKII at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we'll tell you honestly whether the finer stylus is worth it for your system, and Mauri sets it up carefully at our shop in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the right amplification, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e, for setup \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, and more from the world of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003evinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53549177078096,"sku":"303437","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/ortofon-spu-classic-ge-mkii-tonabnehmer-seitenansicht.jpg?v=1788609235","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/ortofon-spu-classic-ge-mkii-mc-tonabnehmer","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}