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Diverse Plattenspieler SME Headshells :
- S-1 145,00 €
- S-2 115,00 €
- 3009 Mk.III ( Laga Standard ) 75,00 €
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Revision und Reparatur von Tonarmrohren SME 3009 Mk.III Ersatz Headshells vorhanden .
Ich übernehme gerne die Reparaturen / Wartung / Umbauten von Platenspieler und Tonarme , viele Ersatzteile und Komponente auf Lager .
Tel. 0160-5232562
The SME 3009 is a classic lightweight arm and a genuinely respected piece of vinyl hardware, so €115 is excellent value against your local used comps: it sits well below the €406 25th percentile and miles under the €420 median. Even by the €733 75th percentile, this is a bargain rather than a merely fair price.
What makes it worthwhile is the arm’s reputation for smooth bearing performance, easy cartridge matching with the right compliance, and the kind of long-term reliability that keeps it relevant decades on. At this price, a clean, complete example is an easy buy if the bearings are free, the cueing works, and the headshell and arm wiring are intact; any minor cosmetic wear is easy to forgive on a well-kept vintage piece.
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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