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Angeboten wird „3009 S2 Improved“ von SME als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Tonarm“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 4380476261 endet am 16.06.2026 um 23:18 Uhr.
This listing is ambitious for a used SME 3009, as the €1,090 asking price sits well above the 75th percentile of €1,009 and significantly exceeds the median of €741 from recent EUR comparables. While one recent listing on audio-markt.de shows a Series III-S for €700, the €1,090 price is clearly on the high end of the current used market, reflecting a seller’s market for this tier of vintage tonearm rather than a buyer’s opportunity.
The SME 3009 remains a respected classic for its rigid, low-mass design and excellent tracking, offering sonic clarity that still competes with modern entry-level arms. If this unit is in genuine “good” condition with original mounting hardware and no worn pivot bearings, it could still be a worthwhile buy for enthusiasts seeking authentic SME performance, but the premium price demands verification of mechanical integrity and included accessories to justify the cost.
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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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