Not as common as the ubiquitous 3009 SII, the three "R" models are all alike bar the pivot to stylus length. Ultra-thin 0,25mm wall thickness with fibrous damping lining plus the optionally available FD II-R fluid damper for even more damping (if really necessary).

Features:
- Low friction pivots.
- Vertical axis: high precision, fully protected ballraces
- Horizontal axis: .005" radius knife-edges rolling in planished chrome seatings.
- Less than .02 gram applied at the stylus will deflect the arm
- Extra-rigid low mass shell with double draw-in pins
- Geometry optimized for 30cm LPs
- Base slides on bedplate for tracking adjustment with double null-point protractor
- Balance system with longitudinal and lateral fine adjustment for cartridges weighing 1,5 to 26 grams or plug-in heads up to 33,5 grams.
- Precise tracking force up to 54 grams applied without a tracking force gauge
- Fluid damped lowering and raising control
- 1,22m audio lead with gold plated plugs (S3L4)
- Alternative 5-pole DIN termination (S3L4D)
- Electrical contacts heavily gold plated.
- Effective mass: 12,7g (3009R), 14g (3012R)