Ortofon RS-309D opinions

I find getting the weight correct as recommended in the instructions, quite easy. Set the VTF to zero, balance the arm with the counterweight. I do agree small movements make a big difference, then fine tune uusing the VTF knob. I agree you need digital scales too, the scale is too crude for the necessary fine adjustment

I was wondering if anyone had compared the SME V12 or SME 312s 12" arms to the RS-309D?

The effective mass of the Ortofon RS-309D bothers me. Compared to the SME, wouldn't it's heavy mass make it like driving a nail into your records with a brick? Isn't the whole Ikeada/heavy arm school of thought for Ortofon SPUs and super non-complient MCs and not modern designs like the Ortofon Wingfeld?

DOES ANYONE KNOWS HOW TO ADJUST AZIMUTH ON THE RS309D. THANK YOU!

ESTEBAN

Buy a headshell that allows for azimuth adjustment.