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Offered is „Ortofon SPU Mono G MKII Tonabnehmersystem MC - ungespielt“ by Ortofon as second-hand device from the category „Pick-up MC“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 4217991131 ends on 29.10.2026 at 06:32 o'clock.
This is a fair ask, sitting below the €918 median but above the €505 25th percentile, so it’s not a steal yet still lands in sensible territory for the market. At €700, it’s firmly in the middle-lower band of recent comps, which makes it a reasonable buy rather than an aggressive one.
The appeal here is the SPU Mono G MKII’s reputation as a proper specialist mono moving-coil: these are prized for strong, full-bodied mono playback and a very “finished” presentation on vintage and dedicated mono cuts. “Unplayed” is the real upside if that claim holds, because with a cartridge this niche, condition and prior use matter a lot more than with many modern pickups. If you need a mono cartridge and the mount/stylus setup matches your arm and phono stage, this looks like a worthwhile grab.
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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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