2. analog
  3. 173689-10803

Ortofon SPU dealers in the US?

I'm surprised that the larger Ortofon dealers online (US) do not stock Ortofon SPU cartridges. The Cable company carries them, but has to order from factory. None in stock. Are the SPU's generally meant for brick and morter stores? I just saw a good review of the SPU 1e and may be interested in adding one to my collection.

aberyclark
aberyclark OP
1,355 posts
 

Thanks I will look him up

jond's avatar
jond
5,845 posts
 

Check out Deja Vu Audio in VA they are an Ortofon cartridge dealer not 100% sure they carry the SPU’s but knowing Vu I suspect they do. www.dejavudaudio.com

 

vortrex
273 posts
 

Highwater Sound in NYC. 

yeti42's avatar
yeti42
287 posts
 

Not in the US, I was in England and now France. When I ordered an SPU Royal N originally I was told a three month wait. I think this was a guess on the dealer’s part as it arrived in two. I think they’re made in batches and are quite slow sellers so the batches aren’t made that frequently. (This is a guess on my part.)

When I sent it off to Denmark last spring from France with a misaligned cantilever (from under biasing) it took around three months to come back. The more popular SPUs might be in stock somewhere at dealerships but it’s partially a matter of luck.

f456gt
38 posts
 

I am in the same league. I contacted The Cable Company and was surprised that the salesman did not know what the Ortofon RMG-212i tonearm is. I am very frustrated.

 

Cheers,

More to discover