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Ortofon SPU Synergy A
The SPU Synergy A modernizes the classic SPU design with a number of optimizations designed for optimum compatibility and sonic purity.
The SPU Synergy features a wood-based housing and has a revised generator system which allows for a maximum output of 500µV, relaxing the requirement for high gain transformer or active preamplification systems.
While still making use of a highly polished Nude Elliptical stylus, the stylus tip mass has been reduced significantly, resulting in reduced VTF and higher tracking ability.
The SPU Synergy A provides all of the sonic capabilities of the legendary SPU Synergy GM, but in a short-shell format for use with a variety of tonearms which require a cartridge with a shorter overhang.
SPU Synergy A Technical data
Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 0,5 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz - < 1,5 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz - > 23 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - > 15 dB
Frequency range at - 3dB - 20-30.000 Hz
Frequency response - 20-20.000 Hz ± 2 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force - 70 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 8 µm/mN
Stylus type - Nude elliptical
Stylus tip radius - r/R 8/18 µm
Tracking force range - 2,5-3,5 g (25-35 mN)
Tracking force, recommended - 3,0 g (30 mN)
Tracking angle - 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance - 2 Ohm
Recommended load impedance - 10 - 50 Ohm
Cartridge body material - Bakelite
Coilwire material - High Purity Copper (OFC)
Cartridge colour - Shiny Black
Cartridge weight - 29 g
