SPU AE-Gold

About the SPU AE-Gold

The Ortofon SPU AE-Gold LOMC cartridge is part of Ortofon's prestigious SPU series, known for its unique sound signature characterized by deep, sturdy, and lustrous analog audio reproduction. It features a low output moving coil (LOMC) design with a gold-plated aluminum cantilever and a high purity copper coil winding. The cartridge uses an elliptical stylus profile designed to provide excellent tracking and detailed sound. It is designed to be mounted rigidly with minimal resonance for optimal performance. The cartridge body is made from an aluminum-magnesium alloy with gold and black coloring, weighing approximately 32 grams. It delivers an output voltage around 0.2 mV at 1 kHz and 5 cm/sec, with a frequency response extending from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, channel separation greater than 25 dB, and channel balance within 1 dB. Recommended tracking force is about 3.0 grams with a tracking angle of 20 degrees. The internal impedance is approximately 3 Ohms, with a recommended load impedance above 10 Ohms. This cartridge is designed for audiophiles seeking the classic SPU sound with enhanced materials and construction for improved sonic performance.