The SPU Royal G model was released in 1998 to celebrate the Ortofon 80 year anniversary

The SPU Royal G MkII provides a playback experience that embodies the essence of analog, with generous refinements which bring the legendary SPU cartridges into the realm of unrivaled perfection.
The addition of Ortofon’s unique Replicant 100 stylus and reduced tip mass ensures open and detailed sound reproduction for a purely exquisite listening experience.
Electrum coils, consisting of a gold and silver alloy, provides uncolored and precise transmission of armature movements while the slightly modified damping system makes it possible to reduce VTF and achieves a higher level of linearity.

Technical data

Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.  0.2 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz  < 1 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz  > 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz  > 20 dB
Frequency response - 20-20.000 Hz + 1.5/- 0 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) > 60 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 8 µm/mN
Stylus type - Nude Ortofon Replicant 100
Stylus tip radius - r/R 5/100 µm
Tracking force range - 2.5-3.5 g (25-35 mN)
Tracking force, recommended - 3.0 g (30 mN)
Tracking angle - 20°
*) Typical value

Internal impedance, DC resistance - 7 ohm
Recommended load impedance  > 100 ohm
Cartridge body material - Ground wood and resin composite
Coilwire material - Goldplated silver
Cartridge colour - Shiny black
Cartridge weight - 28 g