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Ortofon AS-212R 9 Inch Static Balance Reference Tonearm
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$ 3,359
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The Reference tonearm is the culmination of decades of experience and expertise in the field of audio engineering.
All parts and every component of the tonearms have been upgraded with material meticulously chosen to minimize unwanted vibration and distortion, ensuring crisp clear, and accurate sound. Careful attention to precision and durability of every part and assembly in both models ensures lasting durability for years to come.
The AS-212R is a 9 inch tonearm.
Precision engineering and hand assembly
With over 130 redesigned components, the Reference tonearms are crafted with unparalleled mechanical precision and advanced engineering. Our skilled artisans meticulously hand assemble, adjust, and review every component of each tonearm, ensuring unmatched quality and performance. This meticulous artisanship optimizes every aspect of the tonearm, capturing the subtle nuances of your music like never before.
Made to meet to your specific needs Compatibility
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.
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.
User-friendly design User match
Based on well-known Ortofon technology, the tonearm is designed to be simple to install and operate with intuitive controls that make it easy to adjust settings and achieve the perfect sound. The tonearm is statically balanced, simplifying needle pressure adjustment by setting the weight and an easy-to-set anti-skating feature. Furthermore, the tonearm is built to fulfill Baerwald alignment resulting in minimum tracking error.
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.
SPECS:
Cartridge weight
18 to 26 g./26 to 38 g. (standard weight, including headshell/heavy weight, including headshell))
Mounting distance
214 mm
Effective length
= 232mm
Overhang
18mm
Offset angle
23.75
Arm shaft diameter
18 mm
Recommended arm shaft hole diameter
22mm
Tonearm weight
600g/630 g. standard weight/heavy weight
Height above mounting surface
59 – 79 mm (up to top of the tonearm)
Counterweight radial clearance
80 mm for standard weight; 89 mm for heavy weight (measured from pivot point)
Distance from the mounting surface to the top of the platter
20 – 48 mm.
Effective arm mass
7 g.
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
Model: AS-212R | Barcode: 4571106664527
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