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Angeboten wird „SME 5009 tone arm“ von SME als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Tonarm“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 2014834022 endet am 16.09.2026 um 18:41 Uhr.
The €2,500 asking price for this used SME 5009 in good condition sits clearly above the typical used market, where comparable listings like the SME 5009/Transrotor 5009 appear around €1,948. This makes the price ambitious rather than fair, exceeding the median by roughly €550 and landing well above the 75th percentile for this turntable model in the current EUR market.
That premium is only worthwhile if the unit is original-owner, fully serviced, and includes the original tonearm and accessories, as the SME 5009 is a respected, rigid-plinth turntable known for excellent stability and low resonance. Without verified service history or proof of original condition, the extra cost is hard to justify against the €1,948 benchmark; if those details are confirmed, it becomes a legitimate buying opportunity for a well-regarded, rare piece of hi-fi history.
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.
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