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Ortofon SPU Classic GE MC Cartridge In Excellent Condition#326516Item DescriptionThis unit is in excellent condition (please see photos). This Cartridge has been checked and tested and confirmed working perfectly.Shipping PolicyWe ship the item via DHL with a tracking number. The item will arrive in approximately one week. Duties and Taxes PolicyImport duties, taxes, and other charges which are not included in the item price or shipping charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be before bidding or buying.Except in the case of faulty or damaged items, refunds do not include any return shipping or shipping charges. Your return shipping charge will be deducted from your refund if you receive any.
US$670 lands right at the median of your recent comps, with the 25th percentile at US$662 and the 75th at US$760, so this reads as a fair, market-priced asking price rather than a bargain or an ambitious ask. For a used moving-coil of this caliber, that’s about where a serious buyer would expect to see it if the condition is ordinary and there are no extras.
The appeal here is the SPU’s usual one: a big, vivid, decidedly music-first presentation with strong tone and scale, especially if you already have an arm that suits the mass and compliance. A clean, well-kept example at this level is worth shortlisting, particularly if it’s from a careful owner and includes the original headshell, packaging, or recent proof of low hours; those details matter more than minor cosmetic wear on a cartridge like this.
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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