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Offered is „TA-1L 12 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 3170897843 ends on 14.11.2026 at 17:56 o'clock.
Sorane’s long 12-inch arms have a strong reputation for being solid, low-resonance, and very nicely engineered, so this is the kind of piece people buy for the long haul rather than as a stopgap. At €1,449, it sits just above the €1,354 median and below the €1,552 75th percentile, so this reads as fair market rather than a bargain, with the included extra SME base adding real value.
The upside here is the combination of the 12-inch arm and the extra mounting hardware, which makes it easier to slot into a serious setup without hunting parts later. For buyers who already know they want this format, that convenience matters as much as the arm itself. I’d treat it as a sensible buy if condition is genuinely clean and the bearings, wiring, and base are complete; there’s no need to be alarmed, just no big room for damage or missing pieces at this price.
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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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