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SME M2-9 Tonearm Great working condition. Comes with everything in the photos as well as the tonearm cable. Condition: Excellent Payment Method: Money Region/State: (QLD) Queensland/Australia By kelossus 0 Comments AUD $1,600 Date: June 29, 20241 yr
The SME M2-9 tonearm originally retailed new for around AUD5,500 when current, making this AUD1,600 ask a standout entry point into a precision British classic. Against our database of 41 recent comparable AUD listings, where the median sits at AUD2,489 (25th percentile AUD1,990, 75th AUD2,489), it's a clear bargain—well below the typical used range for this model, especially given the unknown condition. Sharp-eyed buyers won't hesitate if it checks out.
Before biting, verify the arm's bearings for smooth, binding-free travel—these can wear from dry pivots or debris over decades—and insist on the original counterweight, height-adjust collar, and mounting collar being present. Age unknown means probe for service history to dodge sticky vertical bearings, a notorious M2-series gremlin. Solid find if legit.
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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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