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Ortofon 309 vs. SME 3012 for SPUs

I am hoping that people here can compare the vintage Ortofon 309 arms to the SME 3012s for use with G type SPUs.

My question is which vintage tonearm is the best complement to a top flight G type SPU? There are a few versions of the RMG 309 tonearm and also SME 3012s (Series I vs. Series II). It seems that the SME 3012 Series I fetches the highest price. I would like to match one with an AE90 or Silver Meister GM MKII SPU.

latinsamba1
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pbnaudio
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If your interested in a Ortofon 309D I have one in on trade

I have not heard it with a SPU but it surely handles heavy cartridges like the SPU. I used a 309D with a MC70 a while back and it was a great combination.

Good listening

Peter
latinsamba1 OP
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The 309D is a great arm but I am specifically interested in the vintage Ortofon and SME 12" arms.
pani
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I have not heard the Vintage Ortofon but the SME 3012 lacks resolution significantly.
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