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Overview Ortofon SPU Classic N E Moving Coil Cartridge Ortofon SPU Classic N E Moving Coil Cartridge Grado Prestige Green 3 Moving Magnet Cartridge Grado Prestige Green 3 Moving Magnet Cartridge Audio-Technica AT-VM670xSP Dual Moving Magnet Mono Cartridge Audio-Technica AT-VM670xSP Dual Moving Magnet Mono Cartridge
Summary

The SPU Classic N is a Moving Coil (MC) cartridge with an elliptical stylus profile and provides more detailed sound reproduction and expansive imaging.

The Green3 uses a three piece OTL cantilever that has a Grado specific diamond mounted on a brass bushing. The Green3 are hand selected from Black3 production runs which meet higher test specifications. Approximately 15% of the run usually exhibits these specs and become a Green3.
 
Grado’s OTL, or optimized transmission line, technology provides an ideal transfer of signal from the surface of the LP to the generator of the system. This technology rejects unwanted resonances and lowers distortion preserving the fundamental and harmonic frequencies of the music. This also helps keep noise generated by the motor system in the cartridge to a minimum.

The AT-VM670xSP cartridge is specifically engineered for playing 78 RPM monaural records. Its dual magnets are internally connected to minimise record noise and produce a highly focused "centre" sound image, a distinct advantage over stereo cartridges.

Like all VMx cartridges, the AT-VM670xSP utilises PCUHD® (Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability), which contributes to richer, more nuanced audio reproduction. We've also slightly reduced the number of coil turns to enhance transient response, allowing the cartridge to react more quickly to signal changes. This delivers stunningly clean music with lifelike immediacy. The stylus's 3.0 mil curvature radius makes it an excellent choice for playing 78s from various eras.

Key Features:

  • AT-VMx dual moving magnet cartridge with 3.0 mil conical bonded stylus
  • 3.0 mil conical bonded stylus designed for playing 78 RPM records
  • Paratoroidal coils improve generating efficiency for enhanced transient response
  • PCUHD® (Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability) coils – and fewer coil turns – deliver highly responsive, three dimensional sound reproduction with excellent transient response
  • Threaded inserts make cartridge easier to mount, especially to integrated tonearms
  • V-cut in the flip-up stylus protector shows stylus position, serving as a guide for lowering the stylus onto a record
  • Durable low-resonance polymer housing
  • Aluminum cantilever
  • Mono body terminating left and right channels reduces surface noise
  • Compatible with any turntable headshell that accepts 1/2" cartridges
ReferenceOSPUNE9702AT-VM670xSP
Specifications
Price
£899.00
£149.00
£125.00
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Ortofon SPU Classic N E Moving Coil Cartridge Ortofon SPU Classic N E Moving Coil Cartridge Summary

The SPU Classic N is a Moving Coil (MC) cartridge with an elliptical stylus profile and provides more detailed sound reproduction and expansive imaging.

 OSPUNE
£899.00
Grado Prestige Green 3 Moving Magnet Cartridge Grado Prestige Green 3 Moving Magnet Cartridge Summary
The Green3 uses a three piece OTL cantilever that has a Grado specific diamond mounted on a brass bushing. The Green3 are hand selected from Black3 production runs which meet higher test specifications. Approximately 15% of the run usually exhibits these specs and become a Green3.
 
Grado’s OTL, or optimized transmission line, technology provides an ideal transfer of signal from the surface of the LP to the generator of the system. This technology rejects unwanted resonances and lowers distortion preserving the fundamental and harmonic frequencies of the music. This also helps keep noise generated by the motor system in the cartridge to a minimum.
 9702
£149.00
Audio-Technica AT-VM670xSP Dual Moving Magnet Mono Cartridge Audio-Technica AT-VM670xSP Dual Moving Magnet Mono Cartridge Summary

The AT-VM670xSP cartridge is specifically engineered for playing 78 RPM monaural records. Its dual magnets are internally connected to minimise record noise and produce a highly focused "centre" sound image, a distinct advantage over stereo cartridges.

Like all VMx cartridges, the AT-VM670xSP utilises PCUHD® (Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability), which contributes to richer, more nuanced audio reproduction. We've also slightly reduced the number of coil turns to enhance transient response, allowing the cartridge to react more quickly to signal changes. This delivers stunningly clean music with lifelike immediacy. The stylus's 3.0 mil curvature radius makes it an excellent choice for playing 78s from various eras.

Key Features:

  • AT-VMx dual moving magnet cartridge with 3.0 mil conical bonded stylus
  • 3.0 mil conical bonded stylus designed for playing 78 RPM records
  • Paratoroidal coils improve generating efficiency for enhanced transient response
  • PCUHD® (Pure Copper Ultra High Drawability) coils – and fewer coil turns – deliver highly responsive, three dimensional sound reproduction with excellent transient response
  • Threaded inserts make cartridge easier to mount, especially to integrated tonearms
  • V-cut in the flip-up stylus protector shows stylus position, serving as a guide for lowering the stylus onto a record
  • Durable low-resonance polymer housing
  • Aluminum cantilever
  • Mono body terminating left and right channels reduces surface noise
  • Compatible with any turntable headshell that accepts 1/2" cartridges
 AT-VM670xSP
£125.00