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Ortofon SPU Mono CG 65 Di MkII Cartridge

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Product Overview & Specifications

The Mono CG 65 Di MkII is an SPU-style Moving Coil cartridge with a spherical stylus profile, for the playback of early 65 µm mono and 78 rpm recordings. The CG 65 Di MkII provides an authentic method of playing back these early recordings with a remarkable level of sonic accuracy, regardless of the materials used to manufacture these discs. This cartridge features a 1.5mV output, which makes it suitable for use with a variety of medium-gain moving coil transformers. Ortofon ST-M25 moving coil transformer is designed exclusively for the SPU Mono CG 25 Di MkII and SPU Mono CG 65 Di MkII.

Technical data
Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. 1.5 mV
Frequency range at - 3dB 20-18.000 Hz
Frequency response 20-15.000 Hz + 3 / - 1 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) > 60 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral
Stylus type Spherical
Stylus tip radius R 65 µm
Tracking force range 4.0-5.0 g (40-50 mN)
Tracking force, recommended 4.5 g (45 mN)
Tracking angle 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance 6 Ohm
Recommended load impedance > 100 Ohm
Cartridge body material Wooden Powder
Coilwire material High Purity Copper (OFC)
Cartridge colour Black
Cartridge weight 33 g
*) Typical value

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Ortofon SPU Mono CG 65 Di MkII Cartridge

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