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Type: SPU ROYAL N

  • Ortofon cartridge

The SPU Royal N provides the same sound reproduction properties as the SPU Royal GM series

The addition of Ortofon’s unique Replicant 100 stylus and reduced tip mass ensures open and detailed sound reproduction for a purely exquisite listening experience.
Electrum coils, consisting of a gold and silver alloy, provides uncolored and precise transmission of armature movements while the slightly modified damping system makes it possible to reduce VTF and achieves a higher level of linearity.
High purity 6-nines copper wiring ensures impeccable signal transmission and preservation of the finest of microdynamic detail.

The SPU Royal N is sold without the integrated headshell unit.

Listeners who wish to mount the SPU Royal N on a traditional headshell may do so by using the SPU N adaptor.
Those with vintage SPU-type headshells can use the Royal N to recreate an authentic and functional SPU cartridge.

NB: Vintage SPU-type headshells are no longer available.


  • Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.: 200 microV.

  • Channel balance at 1 kHz: < 1 dB

  • Channel separation at 1 kHz: > 25 dB

  • Channel separation at 15 kHz: > 20 dB

  • Frequency range at - 3dB: 20-60.000 Hz

  • Frequency response FIM distortion at recommended: 20-20.000 Hz + 1,5 / - 0 dB

  • Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force (typical value): 70 microm.

  • Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 8 microm./mN

  • Stylus type Nude: Ortofon Replicant 100

  • Stylus tip radius: r/R 5/100 microm.

  • Tracking force range: 2,5-3,5 g (25-35 mN)

  • Tracking force, recommended: 3,0 g (30 mN)

  • Tracking angle: 20 degrees

  • Internal impedance, DC resistance: 6 Ohm

  • Recommended load impedance: > 100 Ohm

  • Coilwire material: Goldplated Silver

  • Cartridge colour: Blue/Gold

  • Cartridge weight: 13 g