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Offered is „SPU GTX E mit integrierten MC-Aufwärtstransformators von Lundahl“ by Ortofon as new device from the category „Pick-up“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 2674522492 ends on 16.10.2026 at 06:09 o'clock.
A €1,199 ask is a bit ambitious versus the recent used market, but not wildly out of line for a clean example. With a median of €961 and a 75th percentile of €1,188, this sits just above the top of the usual comparable range, so I’d call it a premium-price listing rather than a bargain.
What keeps it interesting is the model itself: this is a respected moving-coil cartridge known for that big, saturated SPU sound—weighty tone, excellent flow, and real musical scale when matched to the right arm. If the stylus, suspension, and generator are healthy and the listing includes the original headshell or any factory accessories, that premium becomes easier to justify. For a buyer who already wants the SPU presentation, it’s a serious piece; for everyone else, I’d want a bit more evidence of condition at this price.
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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