Ortofon reference tonearm

A new reference class

Ortofon introduces two new reference tonearms the AS-212R and AS-309R. True to the legacy from their classic AS-212 and AS-309 models, the new reference class tonearms present the highest echelon of high-end manufacturing.

Precision engineering and hand assembly
With over 130 redesigned components the Reference tonearms are crafted with unparalleled mechanical precision and advanced engineering. Skilled artisans meticulously hand assemble, adjust, and review every component of each tonearm, ensuring unmatched quality and performance. This attention to detail optimizes every aspect of the tonearm, capturing the subtle nuances of your music in it truest possible form.

Exceptional reference class
Every individual component of the tonearms has been upgraded with materials painstakingly chosen to minimize unwanted vibration and distortion, ensuring the best possible interface with your cartridge. Careful attention to precision and quality of every part and assembly ensures maintained reliability for years to come.

Accurate playback
• Both the AS-212R (9-inch) and AS-309R (12-inch) models conform with Baerwald alignment for optimal tracking performance and accurate playback.

Ultimate compatibility
• Equipped with a universal connector, and supplied with two counterweight sizes, the tonearms allow the use of nearly all cartridges ever produced, ranging from SPU to headshell mounted cartridges.

High-end tonearm cable
• Well-known to most HiFi and high-end enthusiasts: The Ortofon 6NX-TSW1010 tonearm cable is included as part of the accessories supplied together with each tonearm.

Ultra-high resolution
• Japanese custom made high-precision bearings together with ultra-thin oxygen free copper inner wires ensure effortless movement of the tonearms and flawless signal transmission resulting, resulting in an ultra-high resolution.

Quality beyond design
• A luxurious and sophisticated visual design in black matt and silver chrome adorns the more than 130 high-precision machined parts specifically developed and manufactured to the two tonearm models.