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Angeboten wird „SA 1.2B + SME Sliding Base, Full Set, absolut neuwertig!“ von Sorane als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Tonarm“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 9554108850 endet am 05.09.2026 um 09:17 Uhr.
Should you call €1,850 a bargain for this Sorane SA-1.2B with SME sliding base? Yes, absolutely. The asking price sits well below the 25th percentile of €1,321 from 25 recent EUR comparable listings, making this a strong deal and genuine bargain in the typical used market for this product.
The Sorane SA-1.2B is well-regarded for exceptional value, working superbly with most cartridges, especially Moving Coil types, and delivering top-tier performance. This full set is described as nearly new, including the SME sliding base, offering rare original-owner condition and immediate readiness for high-end listening without extra accessory costs.
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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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