{"product_id":"ortofon-spu-mono-g-mkii-mc-tonabnehmer","title":"Ortofon SPU Mono G MKII MC Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon SPU Mono G MKII is a high-output moving-coil cartridge in the SPU housing, built exclusively for playing mono records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue mono cartridges track only horizontally and ignore vertical groove movement — exactly what's needed to play mono pressings without the vertical noise a stereo cartridge produces on the same grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the SPU Mono G MKII?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 3 mV output voltage, the Mono G MKII is a high-output MC that runs on practically any MM phono input — no transformer, no separate MC stage needed. The spherical 25 µm stylus is tuned to the wider grooves of classic mono pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMono recordings the way they were meant to be heard: without the noise and distortion a stereo cartridge produces on mono grooves. Voices and bands from the 1950s and '60s gain noticeably in focus and calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the SPU Mono G MKII suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors with a notable mono collection (jazz, early rock records, historical classical recordings) and a second tonearm or interchangeable headshell for the mono cartridge. Straight talk: played on stereo pressings, a mono cartridge adds no value — it only pays off with genuine mono repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn uncomplicated, high-level mono SPU with no need for a transformer — for anyone with a grown mono collection, the obvious complement to a stereo system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: MC cartridge, mono, high output (SPU design)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus: spherical, R 25 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s): 3 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal impedance (DC): 100 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load impedance: 47 kOhm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20–20,000 Hz (+2\/−1 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\u003eCan I also play stereo records with the Mono G MKII?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically yes, but without stereo effect — a true mono cartridge reproduces both channels identically. It only makes sense for genuine mono repertoire, where it suppresses vertical groove noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a special phono stage for the Mono G MKII?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, at 3 mV it runs on any normal MM phono input — a clear advantage over the low-output variants CG 25 Di and CG 65 Di.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Ortofon SPU Mono G MKII at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we know how to cleanly integrate a second cartridge for mono records into an existing system. Mauri advises you on interchangeable headshells or a second tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor setup and interchangeable headshells, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, for the groove \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/platten-reinigung\"\u003erecord cleaning\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":53549177635152,"sku":"303435","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/ortofon-spu-mono-g-mkii-tonabnehmer-seitenansicht.jpg?v=1788609235","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/ortofon-spu-mono-g-mkii-mc-tonabnehmer","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}