The Ortofon 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.

Specifications

• Cartridge weight 18 to 26 g./26 to 38 g. (standard weight, including shell/heavy weight, including shell)

• 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

• 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.

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