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Offered is „TA-1 9 Zoll Tonarm mit zusätzlicher SME Basis - auch verfügbar Zubehör - siehe Text“ 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 5918684457 ends on 29.11.2026 at 18:21 o'clock.
Against 22 recent comparable asking prices, the median is €1,379, with the middle 50% spanning €275 to €1,571. At €1,349, this Sorane TA-1 sits just below the median, so the price looks fair—slightly attractive—but not an obvious bargain. It is comfortably within the normal used-market range and does not look overstretched, assuming the extra SME base is included as stated.
The TA-1 is a well-regarded 9-inch Japanese arm, valued for its low-resonance construction, precise bearings, and clean, articulate presentation. It is a particularly sensible choice for someone building a second arm around a suitable cartridge or turntable, and the additional SME base adds practical flexibility and value. Check that the base suits your deck, the arm tube and bearings are undamaged, and that the original mounting hardware and cartridge leads are present; otherwise, this looks like a solid, enthusiast-friendly purchase at a defensible 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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