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Offered is „High End Tonarm SME IV Silber, Top Zustand“ by SME as second-hand device from the category „Tone Arm“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 81177228 ends on 25.10.2026 at 12:00 o'clock.
This is a fair ask, sitting a bit below the market median but not quite a steal. At €1,600, it lands just above the 25th percentile of €1,294 and well under the €2,454 median, so it looks sensibly priced rather than bargain-bin or ambitious.
That makes sense for a Series IV: it’s a respected high-end arm with excellent clarity, imaging, and bass control, and many listeners like its clean, uncolored presentation. A clean example in good condition is exactly the kind of used buy enthusiasts chase; just confirm the bearings, arm wiring, counterweight, and any mounting hardware are all present, since those details matter more than cosmetic polish on a piece like this.
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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