Thorens Spu 124
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The essentials to know about the elliptical diamond MC phono cartridge
The essentials to know about the elliptical diamond MC phono cartridge
- Precise and lively playback thanks to a moving coil (MC) design combined with an elliptical diamond, ideal for gaining definition and micro-details.
- Simple mounting on headshell via SME connection, designed for quick integration on many compatible tonearms.
- Optimized adjustment with a recommended tracking force of 3 g (standard), to stabilize playback and ensure secure groove tracking.
- Hybrid resin and compressed wood body for a solid mechanical base, promoting stable behavior and more controlled listening.
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An MC cartridge focused on performance, designed to get the best out of your vinyl
This moving coil cartridge follows a clearly audiophile approach: favoring fine groove reading, with excellent mechanical stability and coherent tracking force adjustment. Its elliptical diamond aims for an effective compromise between precision, harmonic richness, and tracking, while remaining easy to adjust daily. The SME connection facilitates installation, making it a relevant solution to upgrade a vinyl system without complicating the setup.
For which users and vinyl configurations?
This cartridge is aimed at demanding vinyl enthusiasts, passionate users who want to step up in definition, as well as those seeking a stable and reassuring cartridge to adjust. It will suit hi-fi listening at home on a dedicated turntable and will make full sense with a well-maintained system (properly adjusted tonearm, serious alignment, and phono preamplification adapted to MC cartridges).
With a tracking force between 2.5 and 3.5 g (standard at 3 g) and a weight of 30 g, it will be particularly comfortable in setups where stability is paramount. In practice, it can suit extended listening sessions, varied record collections, and users who appreciate a clear, structured soundstage with good channel separation.
Technical specifications
| Frequency response - start | 20 Hz | Destination | DJ |
| Frequency response - end | 22 kHz | Diamond tip | elliptical |
| DJing type | Monitoring | Color | Black |
| Category | cell | Quantity | 1 |
| Type | cell | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Thorens SPU 124 compatible with an SME connection tonearm?
The SME connection allows quick mounting and dismounting on tonearms compatible with this standard. This attachment facilitates maintenance or cartridge replacement operations.
Which phono preamp should be used with this MC cartridge?
This moving coil cartridge requires a phono input compatible with MC. The recommended load is between 10 and 50 ohms, for an internal impedance of 2 ohms.
What tracking force should be set on the SPU 124?
The recommended setting is 3 g, or 30 mN. The allowed operating range extends from 2.5 to 3.5 g. A precise adjustment of the tonearm and alignment ensures the specified playback conditions are met.
Is the elliptical stylus suited for hi-fi listening?
Its elliptical stylus is designed for listening and reads fine groove details. The specified frequency response covers 20 Hz to 22 kHz, with channel separation greater than 23 dB at 1 kHz.
What type of turntable can accommodate this 30 g cartridge?
With a weight of 30 g and a lateral dynamic compliance of 8 µm/mN, this cartridge is designed for a setup favoring mechanical stability. A dedicated turntable with a properly adjusted arm and suitable MC preamplification is required.
