Octave Audio

• Tone Arms
• Moving Coil Cartridges
• Non Magnetic Main Platter
• Aluminum Upper Platter
• Complete Main Bearing System
• Plinth/Consoles - Various Models
• Armboards - Various Models
• Motor Conversion Kit
• Platter Bearing Replacement Kit
• Rubber Mats
• Mushrooms + Metal Tops
• Motor Suspension
• Drive Belts
• Rubber Top Platter Supports
• Thorens Oil
• Strobe Lamp
• Switch Compressor Condenser
• Color Restoration
• Motor Restoration Service

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Tone Arms

Ortofon now introduces tone arms to the North American market. There are two lines:

• Static tone arms: AS-212-S and AS-309-S
• Dynamic tone arms: RS-212-D and RS-309-D

Information about static tone arms :

• AS-212S(9”) from pivot to stylus
• AS-309S(12”) from pivot to stylus
• S shape tone arms developed for the Ortofon cartridges
• SME connection for SPU and head shell
• Adjustable antiscating(0 to 5 gram)
• Overhang is 15mm
• Offset angle is 22°
• Adjustable tone arm height
• Optional counterweight for heavier cartridge between 26 and 38 grams (SPU) is available

Information about dynamic tone arms :

• 9 and 12 inch, with dynamic balance graduated vertical tracking force (VTF) control through a new spring design.
• The new short wire spring, housed in the pivot case, eliminates unwanted vibrations in the tone arm.
• VTF in the range 0-5 grams can be precisely adjusted by means of the supplied digital force gauge.
• Anti-skate control adjusted by calibrated dial in the range 0-5 gram.
• Tone arm height, and thereby VTA, is easy adjustable on the tonearm base.
• Detachable head shell and tone arm cable, with standard SME-type connectors.