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Replica / Ortofon RMG 309 type 12" long tonearm tonearmThis is another replica tonearm which copied old Ortofon RMG 309 precisely. You won't be able to say whether this is original or a replica if you are not an expert in old Ortofon tonearm with lots of experience.I have seen many Ortofon replica tonearms but this is the best one I have ever seen.This was produced 20 to 30 years ago by a Korean turntable master who was known to most of the analogue lovers in Korea and also in Japan.You can believe that this one will perform as excellent as one good original RMG 309 or even better. You will be astonished by its performance. No more production of this tonearm, so it become rarer every year.Even the tonearm rest is as good as the original.Terminal for tonearm cable is also included. Very nice condition.Will ship immediately after payment appears on my account. Paypal preferred.Shipping is included in the price for anywhere in the world. * I am here for the first time. Used to sell items in Ebay. Found it has less fee so decided to try it.
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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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