{"product_id":"sme-3009-series-ii-improved-vintage-hifi-audiophile-turntable-tonearm-1","title":"SME 3009 Series II Improved Vintage HIFI Audiophile Turntable Tonearm","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eSME 3009 Series II Improved Vintage HIFI Audiophile Turntable Tonearm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"\" data-end=\"\"\u003eSME 3009\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most iconic and enduring tonearms in hi-fi history, originally introduced in the early 1960s by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"\" data-end=\"\"\u003eSME (Scale Model Equipment Co.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in England.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cspan data-start=\"\" data-end=\"\"\u003eSME 3009 Series II Improved\u003c\/span\u003e, introduced in the mid-1970s, is a refined, lightweight version of the classic SME 3009 designed to complement the \u003cspan data-start=\"\" data-end=\"\"\u003ehigh-compliance moving-magnet cartridges\u003c\/span\u003e popular at the time (such as the Shure V15 Type III and IV). It retains the hallmark SME precision engineering—\u003cspan data-start=\"\" data-end=\"\"\u003eknife-edge horizontal bearings and\u003c\/span\u003e finely calibrated counterweight and anti-skate adjustments—but uses a \u003cspan data-start=\"\" data-end=\"\"\u003ethinner aluminium arm tube\u003c\/span\u003e and a lighter counterweight assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eCondition\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a used unit. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysically this unit is in good condition for its age. It shows some light wear from use and age. This includes some light scuffs and slight signs of oxidisation. Nothing major at all. There is nothing which detracts from the use or sound of this beautiful tonearm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sale includes a SME wiring loom. This also shows some general signs of age, but nothing major. Please see photos. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tone arm has been tested and is working very well! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003eThe SME 3009 is definitely for people who are experienced with turntables and setting up tone arms. This is because this unit is delicate and require fine precision to set up. We will not be able to remotely help with set up or installation. So please ensure you are confident before purchase or have a technician who can install it for you. (If you are able to visit our store in West Gosford, NSW we could help with set up) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sale is for the tonearm and wiring loom pictured. Nothing else, nor any other parts are included in this sale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePostage\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan start=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour order will be processed within 5 business days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are in a remote area you may incur extra fees. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational import tax, duty, vat, custom fees or any other charges are not covered by us, nor included in the shipping fees. These are the responsibility of the buyer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eReturn Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe do not accept returns for incorrect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or change of mind. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturns will only be accepted for manufacture defects \/ faulty items. Please contact us if you have any problems with your purchase and we will strive to work it out with you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Lofi Music Team have been providing professional audio solutions, restoration and repairs in the Sydney and Central Coast area for over ten years. Please see our very positive feedback and do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SME","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46793263546543,"sku":"3105176-230426","price":759.05,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/8904\/6537\/files\/01-3ab35a8374d8.jpg?v=1776924640","url":"https:\/\/lofimusic.com.au\/products\/sme-3009-series-ii-improved-vintage-hifi-audiophile-turntable-tonearm-1","provider":"LOFI Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}