What are they? Another aspect of SME of which many audiophiles are unaware is the company's contract work in other, more serious fields. Interestingly, there is a sub-culture completely divorced from the audio industry's respect and affection for SME that barely knows we exist: when you say the letters 'S', 'M', and 'E' to a model collector, he pictures vintage ERAs and Bugattis, made from a block of wood, a collection of fine parts and a blueprint, requiring skills far in advance of those needed for Airfix-type kits. The original company was born in as The Scale Model Equipment Company Limited, manufacturing scale models and parts for the model engineering trade and hobbyist model builder. They imply a customer's dissatisfaction with whatever a turntable manufacturer might be supplying as standard, at the same time recalling the days when all audio systems were assembled by enthusiasts with a frisson of DIY madness - and when most turntable manufacturers didn't even make arms to match their decks.Īnd from onwards, the tonearm base cut-out that served as the default for countless manufacturers, from Garrard to Thorens to Technics, was that of the SME. By their very nature, separate arms are the province of hardcore audiophiles, not casual buyers. After all, it is the most popular and influential quality tonearm of all time. Instead, he would let it pass into the history books with dignity.
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He felt, simply, that the time was right for a new 'entry level' arm, below the Series V and its variants - even though the legendary Series II improved was still selling well: after four decades, it was closing in on a half-million units. Founder Alastair Robertson-Aikman told that he didn't want to cause a panic, nor arouse speculators, nor inflame activity on eBay.
Models 30 are of similar construction, the essential difference being the length of the tonearm.Last year, when SME unveiled the M2 tonearm, it signified - quietly - that an era had ended. Reproduction is unaffected even if the arm and turntable assembly are tipped through 30 degrees from horizontal, demonstrating the excellent groove contact maintained. This important feature makes levelling unnecessary. Sensitivity and strength combine with versatility to ensure the continuing popularity of the 3009.īuilt throughout with instrument standards of quality, the SME 3009 has all parts precision machined, heat treated and ground where necessary.įinished in satin chrome plate, gun black and polished stainless steel.Ī unique weight system enables the arm to be balanced longitudinally and laterally. The 3009 R was a reintroduction of the original series II that ended production in 1972, but featured a new arm tube, counterweight, low mass headshell (type S2-R) and revised geometry.
The series I and II had removable headshells, series II improved had a fixed headshell and S2 improved had a lightweight removable headshell (type S-2). Adjustable overhang, vertical tracking force, anti-skate and arm height.
This SME Model 3009 Tonearm does not include original packaging but has been professionally packaged to ensure safe delivery to your door.īuy this amazing SME Model 3009 Tonearm With Removable SME Headshell & Shure M55E with confidence with 100% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.Ĭlassic 9" J shaped arm with knife-edge bearings. It is fitted with an SME headhsell and a Shure M55E cartridge and needle, it also comes with the original manual.
It is complete and is pre-built and ready to attach. The item has been inspected and is in good cosmetic condition. This best selling and popular SME Model 3009 Tonearm With Removable SME Headshell & Shure M55E has come to us via a part exchange and comes with a 3 month warranty.
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