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Ortofon SPU GTE – sehr seltenes Vintage MC-System
Zum Verkauf steht eine sehr seltene Ortofon SPU GTE in sehr gutem Zustand.
Ein echtes Sammlerstück für SPU-Liebhaber: klassisches Moving-Coil-System mit elliptischem Nadelschliff und integriertem Step-Up-Transformer im Headshell. Dadurch kann die SPU GTE direkt an einem MM-Phonoeingang betrieben werden.
Die GTE spielt wunderbar – dynamisch, kraftvoll und mit dem charakteristischen, musikalischen SPU-Klang. Das System wurde von mir sorgfältig behandelt und funktioniert einwandfrei.
Zustand: sehr gut, siehe Fotos.
Keine Originalverpackung und kein weiteres Zubehör vorhanden – verkauft wird genau das abgebildete System.
Eine seltene Gelegenheit, eine originale SPU GTE zu bekommen.
Abholung in Wien 1040 auch möglich
€ 625,- VB
Privatverkauf, keine Garantie, Gewährleistung oder Rücknahme.
At €625, this is a strong deal: it sits below the €709 25th-percentile mark and well under the €792 median from the two recent comparable listings. For an excellent-condition SPU GTE, that is bargain territory rather than merely fair pricing.
The GTE is a particularly appealing SPU variant, combining the classic high-mass G shell, elliptical stylus, and built-in step-up transformer. It offers the dense tone, strong presence, and musical ease associated with SPUs while simplifying system matching compared with a bare low-output cartridge. The 32g body demands a suitable high-effective-mass arm and careful alignment, but that is normal for the design, not a specific red flag here. Assuming the stylus and transformer test properly, this looks like an easy recommendation at €625.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Ortofon: A Century of Precision Sound
Ortofon traces its lineage to October 9, 1918, when Danish engineers Axel Petersen and Arnold Poulsen founded the Electrical Phono Film Company in Copenhagen. The name itself derives from Greek, meaning "correct sound"—a philosophy that has guided the company's trajectory for over a century. Initially focused on synchronized sound film technology, Ortofon pivoted to audio reproduction after 1945, when the superior recording quality of new cutting equipment revealed the inadequacy of existing playback systems. This gap sparked the development of the pioneering Ortofon mono pickup in 1948, establishing the foundation for the company's future dominance.
Today, Ortofon is the world's largest manufacturer of magnetic cartridges for phonograph turntables, producing approximately 500,000 units annually. The company's product portfolio centers exclusively on phono cartridges—both moving magnet and moving coil designs—with over 300 distinct models developed since 1948. This singular focus reflects deep specialization rather than diversification, positioning Ortofon as a micro-mechanical specialist rather than a broad-based audio manufacturer.
Ortofon occupies the high-end segment of the audio market, commanding respect among vinyl enthusiasts and professional studios alike. The brand benefits from Denmark's established reputation for acoustic engineering and industrial design, supported by in-house research and development. For discerning turntable owners, Ortofon cartridges represent the gold standard—a heritage brand whose century-long commitment to cartridge excellence remains unmatched in the industry.
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