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Angeboten wird „SME V“ von SME als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Tonarm“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 1521154261 endet am 24.09.2026 um 23:07 Uhr.
Notable mostly because the SME V sits in the sweet spot of a well-regarded classic deck rather than an obscure gamble. At €3,850, this is above the €2,613 median and a bit under the €5,258 75th percentile, so it reads as a somewhat ambitious but still defensible ask for a good-condition example, not a bargain.
The appeal here is the usual SME formula: superb build, low-friction precision, and the kind of neutral, stable presentation that still makes sense in a serious vinyl system. If the arm and bearings are clean, the cueing works properly, and the deck is complete with its key accessories, that adds real value; for a collector-grade or carefully kept unit, this is a credible buy. The main thing is to verify condition closely, since paying above median leaves less room for deferred servicing.
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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