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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.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.
Unmatched quality and performance – 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.
A step-by-step tutorial series -How to setupyour tonearm
Explore the steps of tonearm setup with our Ortofon AS-212S Reference tonearm. Whether you’re an audiophile or new to vinyl, mastering tonearm adjustment is crucial for optimal audio performance.
Join us as Leif Johannsen guides you through essential steps, such as balancing, tracking force adjustment, anti-skating, and alignment techniques. Our tutorials provide step-by-step guidance to help you get the most from your turntable for a precise listening experience.
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 Ortofon6NX-TSW-1010 Tonearm cableand includes two counterweight options, allowing it to fit a wide range of cartridges from the OrtofonConcorde Seriesto theSPU 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.
The AS-212R is a 9-inch tonearm and is also available in 12 inches as the AS-309R.
Cartridge weight18 to 26 g./26 to 38 g. (standard weight, including headshell/heavy weight, including headshell))Mounting distance214 mmEffective length= 232mmOverhang18mmOffset angle23.75Arm shaft diameter18 mmRecommended arm shaft hole diameter22mmTonearm weight600g/630 g. standard weight/heavy weightHeight above mounting surface59 79 mm (up to top of the tonearm)Counterweight radial clearance80 mm for standard weight; 89 mm for heavy weight (measured from pivot point)Distance from the mounting surface to the top of the platter20 48 mm.Effective arm mass7 g.
