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About the SPU 90th Anniversary
The Ortofon SPU 90th Anniversary, released in 2008 to celebrate Ortofon's 90th anniversary, is a high-end moving coil (MC) phono cartridge limited to 500 units worldwide. It builds on the legendary SPU design introduced in 1958, incorporating a patent-pending magnetic system with Neodymium magnet, Field Stabilizing Element (FSE) for stable force field, direct generator-to-housing connection for high damping using wood powder and phenolic resin body, and revolutionary Selective Laser Melting (SLM) manufacturing for superior rigidity and reduced resonances. Key features include an aluminum cantilever with nude elliptical diamond stylus, silver-plated copper coil wire, and a shiny black finish. Designed for SPU-compatible tonearms (50mm stylus-to-arm-collet distance), it delivers unsurpassed sound reproduction with rich bass, transparent treble, and precise detail. As a historical product, it is no longer manufactured but repair services are available from Ortofon.
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