Anyone using Ortofon AS-309-S arm?


I am contemplating the Ortofon AS309s arm, and would like to know if anyone has experience or insight on this arm. To be used with Denon 103, I am assuming the arm is heavy enough.

Thanks All
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I have used my Ortofon AS-309s on and off for the past few months and think it is great. It should theoretically work with the 103 because most long arms have a highish effective mass. Experiment with different headshell too if you want to increase or decrease effective mass. There is an option for a heavy counter weight so get one of those too. I needed it to use a Shun Mook headshell.
The sound is big and wide, and if dialed in, smooth and grain free.
I think a good value for the money considering where some of the vintage long arms have gone in price, and you can never be sure the bearings are in top shape unless the arm is NOS.
Contact Jeff at High Water Sound dot com you can get his phone number or email address from his website
Hi Ducatirider

I got it directly from Shun Mook. Short of finding one used there is no where else. Call Shun Mook he makes them on request. All the Shun Mook stuff is amazing.
Also keep in mind the extra weight of this headshell it is very heavy so make sure your arm can handle it.
Thanks Ducatirider
Bhoadge is up the highway and I will amke to his place on of these days for a listen. We have similar setups now that he is getting his new turntable soon.