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Ortofon SPU, cased or nude?

I fancy trying out an SPU, I have the right arm for it, an Ortofon 309D. I have searched the threads, but can't find a discussion of the difference between the conventional SPU in a case and the few N versions. There is quite a big saving, going for the latter. I would probably go for the Royal. Can anyone comment? thanks
david12
mechans
2,999 posts
 
There are other almost pure analog forums where you might find the experience you are looking for. I am a little surprised no one here has said anything. I know nothing about the cartridge you want to try except that the Ortofon SPUs had their own shells. Are you going to try the "naked" oned or the mounted one?
david12 OP
1,398 posts
 
I was looking to try the naked ones, if there is no performance deficit, as they are quite a lot cheaper.
lencotweaker
15 posts
 
The SPU G shell carts get much of the effective mass they need from the integrated headshell. They weigh around 30g dependant on model. The naked N-series carts still need that mass so you'll need a very heavy headshell/tonearm combination to get the best out of it.
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