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SME SME 3009 Series II (improved) fixed headshell Tonearm ** Price drop - would like it gone! This are has been professionally rewired with Cardas tonearm wires and cartridge clips professionally serviced at the same time about 5 years ago. One of the High quality RCA plugs that runs from the Stub to has come off. It needs to be resoldered. (see pic provided) I will include the original RCA and Plug wires as well. I will pack extremely well for freight if required. * Pleas note Thorens TD124 Armboard is NOT included. Open to reasonable offers - No low ballers please Please feel free to get in
This is a fair ask. At AUD 800, it lands right on the median of the recent AUD comparables, so it’s priced in line with the current used market rather than asking a premium or flashing bargain-bin territory.
The 3009 is well regarded for its smooth, low-friction bearing design and its ability to let a good cartridge track cleanly and sound relaxed yet precise. That makes it a worthwhile buy if the arm is complete, moves freely, and hasn’t suffered worn bearings or sloppy wiring. Since condition is unknown, I’d want clear photos and confirmation of the headshell, arm lift, and all mounting parts before committing, but at this price it’s still a sensible entry point.
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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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