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Angeboten wird „SA-1.2B boxed MINT + SME base“ von Sorane als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Tonarm“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 9106822206 endet am 02.08.2026 um 11:25 Uhr.
This is a strong buyer’s market for high-end tonearms, and the €1,500 asking price is a genuine bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile of €1,319 and far under the median of €2,818. At this level, you’re not just getting fair value—you’re securing a premium Sorane SA-1.2B in boxed MINT condition with an SME base for less than most used listings even offer in rougher shape.
The Sorane SA-1.2B is revered for its exceptional rigidity, low resonance, and smooth, articulate midrange that rivals top-tier Japanese and European arms. Its MINT boxed state with original SME base adds meaningful upside: original-owner care, full accessories, and no wear on critical pivot points. For a tonearm that routinely lists near €3,000 used, this is a rare, low-risk opportunity to own a proven performer at a price that defies the market.
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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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