Ortofon SPU Meister Silver G MK II Moving Coil Cartridge and Headshell

Ortofon SPU Classic GM E MKII Cartridge

The Ortofon SPU Classic GM E MKII builds on the legacy of the original SPU designs, introducing refined materials and updated engineering for enhanced clarity and detail. It retains the rich, musical character of the SPU range while delivering a more open and revealing high-frequency performance.

A key upgrade is the use of high-purity 6N silver coil wire (99.9999%), which improves signal transmission and contributes to a more transparent and extended top end. The Nude Elliptical stylus features significantly reduced tip mass—over 50% lower—resulting in improved tracking ability and greater retrieval of microdynamic detail.

The revised generator system provides a slightly higher output, increasing compatibility with a wider range of moving coil transformers and active MC phono stages. Combined with the traditional SPU construction, this results in a balanced presentation that blends warmth with improved resolution.

Key Features:

• Classic SPU design with integrated headshell (GM type)

• 6N silver coil wire for enhanced clarity and high-frequency detail

• Nude elliptical stylus with reduced tip mass for improved tracking

• Increased output for broader system compatibility

• Rich, musical SPU sound with greater openness and precision

• Ground wood and resin body for natural resonance control

Technical Specifications:

• Output Voltage: 0.3 mV (at 1kHz, 5cm/sec)

• Channel Balance: 1 dB (at 1kHz)

• Channel Separation: 20 dB (1kHz), 10 dB (15kHz)

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+2/-1 dB)

• Tracking Ability: Typically 70 µm (at 315Hz)

• Compliance (Dynamic, Lateral): 8 µm/mN

• Stylus Type: Nude Elliptical

• Stylus Radius: 8 / 18 µm

• Tracking Force Range: 3.0 – 5.0 g

• Recommended Tracking Force: 4.0 g

• Tracking Angle: 20°

• Internal Impedance: 3Ω

• Recommended Load Impedance: > 10Ω

Build & Design:

• Cartridge Body: Ground Wood & Resin Composite

• Coil Wire: 6N High-Purity Silver

• Colour: Shiny Black

• Weight: 30 g

What’s Included:

• Ortofon SPU Classic GM E MKII Cartridge (integrated headshell)

• Documentation

Note: This product is available for in-store demonstration. Visit the Spinning Room showroom in Leeds to experience the SPU Classic GM E MKII in person.