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Ich verkaufe den o.g. SME Tonarm. Der Tonarm ist in einem guten gebrauchten Zustand (s. Bilder).
Compared with buying a modern entry-level tonearm at this money, EUR 440 for an excellent SME 3009 S2 Improved looks like a strong deal. Recent European examples cluster roughly around EUR 475–510, with complete or unusually pristine examples higher, so this is below the normal asking level rather than merely fair.
Its appeal is the classic SME combination of precise, stable tracking, superb build quality, and a low effective mass suited to many high-compliance cartridges. The fixed headshell is less convenient for cartridge swapping, but it also makes a tidy, rigid installation—especially on vintage Thorens-style decks. Check that the original mounting hardware, counterweight, arm cable, cueing mechanism, and cartridge leads are present, and that the nylon knife-edge bearing is undamaged; assuming those basics are right, this is a very worthwhile buy.
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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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