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Offered is „TA-1 9 Zoll Tonarm mit zusätzlicher SME Basis“ by Sorane as new device from the category „Tone Arm“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 9688022325 ends on 10.11.2026 at 19:13 o'clock.
At €1,349, this sits right on the median of the recent comparable used market, so it reads as a fair, sensible ask rather than a bargain or a stretch.
That makes it a solid buy if the arm is complete and in clean working order, especially with the extra SME base included. Sorane’s TA-1 is well regarded for careful bearing execution, low-friction movement, and the kind of mechanical refinement that matters more than flash; for a good analog front end, that usually translates into stable tracking and easy long-term satisfaction. The added base gives real setup value and reduces the cost and hassle of matching hardware later, so a tidy listing at this level is genuinely worth attention.
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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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