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Offered is „V ***Bestzustand aus Erstbesitz***“ 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 1051835929 ends on 10.11.2026 at 14:52 o'clock.
Compared with the obvious alternative of buying a newer, mass-market table at this money, this sits in the serious-vintage lane. At €4,650, it is above the €2,464 median and just under the €4,743 75th percentile, so this reads as a slightly ambitious but still defensible asking price rather than a true outlier.
The appeal is the usual SME formula: engineering-first build, excellent arm behavior, and the sort of long-term desirability that keeps top examples moving. The original-owner claim and “best condition” wording are meaningful here if the item is genuinely complete, because clean provenance matters a lot in this segment. I’d view it as a buy if it has the right arm, dust cover, and documented service history; if not, the premium starts to look less comfortable.
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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