Ortofon AS-309R - 12"

Ortofon AS-309R - 12"

The Reference Tonearm is a highly versatile accessory designed to cater to the needs of many turntable owners. It is available in two lengths, 9 and 12 inches, and can be adjusted in height to fit a wide range of turntable models. The tonearm is a great option for vinyl lovers who wish to change between different setups. It is equipped with a universal connector made of brass, making it easy to match and connect with cartridges mounted on different headshells, offering maximum flexibility and compatibility with your existing setup.  

The 5-pol DIN tonearm socket ensures you can use a broad range of tonearm cables, making the Reference Tonearm even more versatile and user-friendly.

Moreover, each tonearm comes with the premium Ortofon 6NX-TSW-1010 Tonearm cable and includes two counterweight options, allowing it to fit a wide range of cartridges from the Ortofon Concorde Series to the SPU Series, including all cartridges mounted on a suitable headshell, providing adaptability and versatility to meet your specific needs.

Specification:

• Mounting distance: 311 mm
• Effective length: 323,5 mm
• Overhang: 12.5mm
• Offset angle: 16.75
• Arm shaft diameter: 18 mm
• Recommended arm shaft hole diameter: 22mm
  
  
• • Cartridge weight: 18 to 26 g. (with standard weight, including shell)
  • Cartridge weight: 26 to 38 g. (with heavy weight, including shell)
  • Tonearm weight: 680g/730 g. standard weight/heavy weight
  • Height above mounting surface: 59 – 79 mm (up to top of the tonearm)
  • Counterweight radial clearance: 85 mm for standard weight; 93mm for heavy weight (measured from pivot point)
  • Distance from the mounting surface to the top of the platter: 20 – 48 mm.
  • Effective arm mass: 11 g.