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Offered is „V High-End Tonarm“ 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 6331305946 ends on 11.11.2026 at 06:16 o'clock.
At €4,999, this sits above the €2,611 median and just under the €5,758 75th percentile from your recent EUR comps, so it reads as ambitious but not out of line rather than a bargain. It’s priced in the upper tier of the market, which means the seller is asking for a properly desirable example, not a tired average one.
That can still make sense here because this is the kind of tonearm buyers chase for serious analog setups: SME’s high-end arms are well regarded for engineering, precision, and long-term stability, so a clean example can be a very real upgrade piece. With the condition listed as good, the value case is strongest if the arm is complete, unmodified, and includes the correct mounting hardware and accessories; at this price, buyers should want confidence in provenance and smooth mechanical condition.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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