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Angeboten wird „SME3012R“ von SME als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Tonarm“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 3767520335 endet am 21.08.2026 um 17:16 Uhr.
The SME 3012R is a legendary, precision-machined tonearm admired for its rigid, low-resonance design and exceptional tracking ability. At €1,400, this listing is a genuine bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile of €1,672 and significantly under the median of €1,945 derived from recent EUR comparables.
This price represents a strong buying opportunity for a high-end arm that delivers audiophile-grade performance often found only in much more expensive setups. The 3012R’s massive inertia and adjustable bearing geometry make it a top choice for serious vinyl enthusiasts seeking stability and detail. With the asking price in good condition territory, there is no need to flag caveats; this is a rare chance to secure a classic SME at a value that makes the upgrade to high-fidelity playback immediately accessible.
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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.
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