Chris, I have often wondered about the "magic" of the SPU's. Now I see there is an new anniversary SPU-90 coming out in January. How does that model fit into the line up?
Best arm synergy (new and vintage?)
Best arm synergy (new and vintage?)
Ortofon's SPU cartridges outdated?
What is the reason for you to use a SPU for vinyl playback? Is it the warm and classic "tubelike" sound? Is it emotion/nostalgia? Is it because you think to own a SPU is quite cool and "trendy"? Do you really think some SPU models are superior to contemporary offerings from Lyra, Shelter, Transfiguration, Koetsu, etc.?
My personal opinion: yes, I think it's a cool retro cartridge and especially cool when teamed with an ultra cool heavy tonearm like the Fidelity Research FR-66S --> it reminds me of a vintage 1969 Mercedes-Benz SE 280 cabriolet.
Btw, according to many SPU's sound is warm with rich (though not very well defined) bass and spacious. I own a SPU 85 Anniversary and I don't think the sound is warm and "tubelike" at all. The bass is very well defined and is more "natural" than digital bass.
Chris
My personal opinion: yes, I think it's a cool retro cartridge and especially cool when teamed with an ultra cool heavy tonearm like the Fidelity Research FR-66S --> it reminds me of a vintage 1969 Mercedes-Benz SE 280 cabriolet.
Btw, according to many SPU's sound is warm with rich (though not very well defined) bass and spacious. I own a SPU 85 Anniversary and I don't think the sound is warm and "tubelike" at all. The bass is very well defined and is more "natural" than digital bass.
Chris
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