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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
david12 OP
1,398 posts
 
That is very helpful indeed. Thanks all of you
vortrex
148 posts
 
I think you and I have the same table and arm. I would get a G SPU since you have an adjustable arm board. I just got the Synergy and it's pretty incredible! I think I'll get a mono at some point too and then have simple cart swaps with no adjustments.
wrm57
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No adjustments in theory but practice might prove a different story. I bought a Royal GM II (which I adore, BTW) and Mono GM II with the same idea in mind. Turns out the overhangs are slightly different, requiring an adjustment of my SME arm position to get the alignment right. Fortunately, SME's slide-mount makes it easy, since my arm board is fixed.
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