RADAR is a price search engine. We link to the original listing — we never sell direct. Transactions happen on the source site.
Angeboten wird „SME 3009 S2 Improved Tonearm“ von SME als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Tonarm“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 5498822630 endet am 20.08.2026 um 19:40 Uhr.
The SME 3009 S2 Improved is a revered, robust tonearm that defined reliable analog performance for decades. At €1,100, this listing is slightly ambitious, sitting just above the 75th percentile of €1,079 from our recent EUR comparable listings, where the median is €1,054. It is not a bargain, but it is a fair price for a unit in good condition, reflecting the arm’s enduring reputation rather than an inflated markup.
This tonearm remains a top choice for its exceptional bearing quality, rigid armtube, and straightforward setup, delivering precise tracking and low resonance. The “Improved” version offers better damping and a detachable headshell, adding practical value for cartridge swaps. Assuming the good condition is accurate and the arm includes its original base and wiring, €1,100 is a reasonable entry into high-end analog, especially if you’re upgrading from a budget arm or seeking a proven performer without the cost of a new high-end model.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Founded in 1946 by Alastair Robertson-Aikman as The Scale Model Equipment Company Limited in England, SME initially produced scale models and precision parts for engineering trades before pivoting in the 1950s to high-precision components for aircraft instruments and business machines. By 1961, it had relocated to a dedicated factory in Steyning, Sussex, and fully embraced audio engineering, developing its first tonearm for personal use. Now marking over 70 years of excellence, SME was acquired in 2016 by industrialist Ajay Shirke's Cadence Group, ensuring continued innovation while honoring its heritage, including recent moves like reviving the Garrard turntable brand.
SME specializes exclusively in precision turntables and tonearms, offering models like the acclaimed Model 30 series alongside a range of twelve standard arms and custom variants. With over one million tonearms sold worldwide, the company avoids diversification into amplifiers, speakers, DACs, headphones, or cables, focusing instead on unmatched engineering for vinyl playback.
Regarded as the gold standard in high-end analog audio, SME commands a niche position among discerning audiophiles for its Steyning facility—the world's largest and best-equipped for precision pick-up arms and turntables. Synonymous with industry-leading build quality and sonic refinement, it appeals to serious collectors and professionals who prioritize mechanical perfection over mass-market compromises.
See all SME listings on RADAR.
audio-markt.de
Good
audio-markt.de
New
DE
audio-markt.de
New
DE
StereoNET
AU
audio-markt.de
Good
audio-markt.de
Good
