Ortofon SPU Mono CG 65 DI MkII

Ortofon SPU Mono CG 65 DI MkII

The Mono CG 65 DI MKII is an SPU-style Moving Coil (MC) cartridge with a spherical stylus profile, for the playback of early 65µm mono and 78rpm 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.

Special Order

This item is special order only and we can supply in approximately 3 weeks from order placement.

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 Grinded wood

Coilwire material High Purity Copper (OFC)

Cartridge colour Black

Cartridge weight 33 g

*) Typical value