Mar 16, 2016 · The 3009 (with 9” pivot-to-stylus distance) is the arm we recommend for the home user, and it shares with the 3012 the distinction of being the most versatile conventional-type …

Feb 3, 2019 · A comprehensive overview and guide into the different Series 3000 tonearms from British manufacturer SME: 3009, 3012, '-R' and Series III tonearms.

The SME 3009 was, and is, the most popular and influential quality tonearm in history. Even the near-elliptical tonearm cut-out served as the default arm aperture for countless manufacturers …

I have recently replaced the 3009 with the SME M2-9R, which looks similar and does sound better - but not by the margin you might expect. The 3009 is capable of excellent solid deep bass …

Some information regarding the rare 3012 First Version and the lightweight SME III / IIIs at the bottom of this page. Let’s start with two scans of an SME info sheet - some technical data …

Jan 4, 2009 · Dubbed from the beginning as the 3009 for 9in versions (and 3012 for the 12inch version), the arm is identified in 'collectors' shorthand' as 3009/1 and 3009/2 to indicate which …

Dec 16, 2024 · Since 1959 the Scale Model Equipment Company (or SME in hifi parlance) had been churning out its exquisitely engineered 3009 tonearm suited to cartridges of the era, …

Oct 8, 2013 · The third iteration of SME's 3009 is one of the most versatile tonearms around. For the same reason, it is also one of the most tedious to set-up because, since every parameter …

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