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Angeboten wird „Langer No. 7 Direct Drive with SME M2-9 Tonearm included Dust Cover“ von Langer Audio als Neugerät aus der Kategorie „Plattenspieler komplett“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 8112628415 endet am 16.07.2026 um 12:27 Uhr.
€8,100 for a used SME M2-9 is very ambitious. New pricing for this arm has been around €3,100–€3,400, and the used market has typically sat far lower than that; at €8,100, this listing is well beyond fair-value territory unless there’s something exceptional bundled in. For a straightforward arm-only sale, I’d treat it as overpriced.
That said, the M2-9 is a seriously well-made arm: rigid, precise, easy to set up, and generally loved for its clean tracking and low fuss on a good deck. If this one is truly mint, original-box, with all templates, hardware, and the correct SME fittings, it’s still a desirable piece. But the buyer upside here would have to be rarity or a complete premium package—otherwise, there’s no shortage of better-value ways into SME performance.
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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