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Angeboten wird „SME 312 Sin black with text in gold“ von SME als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Tonarm“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 260096870 endet am 05.10.2026 um 13:55 Uhr.
Good buy if genuinely clean. At €2,100, this sits right around the going used level for a 312-class SME arm in Europe; Audio-markt has one at €2,200, which makes this ask look fair to slightly strong, not cheap but not out of line either. Against the broader used market, examples do drift higher depending on version and completeness, so this is comfortably within normal territory for a desirable SME arm.
What makes it worth chasing is the SME reputation: very solid build, precise bearings, easy setup, and the kind of low-noise, high-resolution performance that still hangs with newer arms. If the condition is truly good and it comes complete with the correct mounting parts, headshell, and any original box/paperwork, that adds real value; at this price, completeness matters more than cosmetics.
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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