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Ortofon 12” avsedd för SPU Type A Fint restaurerat skick, nytt innerkablage Åtgärdat ”hänget” vid motvikten.
kr 13,000 looks like a strong buy for this arm. Recent used asking and sold prices for the RMA-309 cluster much higher, with examples around kr 15,000–25,000 equivalent and some clean, complete pieces landing well above that, so this sits below the typical market for a known, desirable model.
It’s well regarded for its vintage Ortofon engineering, substantial build, and the kind of easy, authoritative presentation that suits SPU-style cartridges and serious analogue setups. At this level, the upside is in completeness and condition: original lift, rest, cable, and unmodified bearings matter a lot, but if this one is mechanically sound and properly accessorized, it’s a very sensible enthusiast-grade purchase.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Ortofon: A Century of Precision Sound
Ortofon traces its lineage to October 9, 1918, when Danish engineers Axel Petersen and Arnold Poulsen founded the Electrical Phono Film Company in Copenhagen. The name itself derives from Greek, meaning "correct sound"—a philosophy that has guided the company's trajectory for over a century. Initially focused on synchronized sound film technology, Ortofon pivoted to audio reproduction after 1945, when the superior recording quality of new cutting equipment revealed the inadequacy of existing playback systems. This gap sparked the development of the pioneering Ortofon mono pickup in 1948, establishing the foundation for the company's future dominance.
Today, Ortofon is the world's largest manufacturer of magnetic cartridges for phonograph turntables, producing approximately 500,000 units annually. The company's product portfolio centers exclusively on phono cartridges—both moving magnet and moving coil designs—with over 300 distinct models developed since 1948. This singular focus reflects deep specialization rather than diversification, positioning Ortofon as a micro-mechanical specialist rather than a broad-based audio manufacturer.
Ortofon occupies the high-end segment of the audio market, commanding respect among vinyl enthusiasts and professional studios alike. The brand benefits from Denmark's established reputation for acoustic engineering and industrial design, supported by in-house research and development. For discerning turntable owners, Ortofon cartridges represent the gold standard—a heritage brand whose century-long commitment to cartridge excellence remains unmatched in the industry.
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