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Offered is „3010R Black“ 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 5100659449 ends on 10.12.2026 at 14:48 o'clock.
In good condition, €1,450 is a fair-to-strong price for an SME 3010-R, though not an obvious bargain. Comparable examples span widely: standard used arms can sit around the lower four figures, while professionally modified versions have sold near €1,395. At this money, completeness and originality matter more than cosmetic perfection.
The 3010-R is a highly regarded precision arm: rigid, beautifully engineered, easy to balance, and particularly attractive for heavier cartridges and 10-inch or larger platter setups. Its refined bearing and adjustment system remain genuinely desirable. Check that the main and auxiliary counterweights, headshell, mounting hardware, lift, and original cable are present, and confirm the bearings are free of play. With the full weight set and clean operation, this looks like a sensible enthusiast purchase rather than an inflated vintage premium.
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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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