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Offered is „Amazon1 SME Thorens Micro Seiki Tonarm Mission Mechanic High End Laufwerk“ by Tri-Planar as second-hand device from the category „Record Player, Tone Arm, System...“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 2789227112 ends on 26.10.2026 at 11:26 o'clock.
At €3,200, this sits above the €2,462 median but still well below the €4,940 75th percentile, so it reads as a solid fair-to-slightly-strong asking price rather than an outlier. It is not a bargain at the €1,301 lower quartile, but for a niche high-end setup the number is still in sensible territory if the package is complete and clean.
The appeal here is the serious enthusiast pedigree: these are the kinds of precision components buyers chase for speed stability, low noise, and careful engineering, and that usually keeps demand steady even on the used market. If it’s genuinely well kept, a good chance exists to buy once and be done, but the value really depends on completeness, bearing/arm condition, and any included accessories or mounting parts.
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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