{"product_id":"sme-3009-series-ii-s2-vintage-hifi-audiophile-turntable-tonearm","title":"SME 3009 Series II \/ S2 Vintage HIFI Audiophile Turntable Tonearm","description":"\u003cfont rwr\u003e\u003cp class style=\"\" left margin: font-variant-numeric: normal font-variant-east-asian: font-stretch: line-height:\u003e\u003cfont color face size\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eSME 3009 Series II \/ S2 Vintage HIFI Audiophile Turntable Tonearm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cfont color face size\u003eThe \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cspan data-start data-end style=\"\" rgb font-family: tahoma font-size: large\u003eSME 3009\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\" rgb font-family: tahoma font-size: large\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 style=\"\" rgb font-family: tahoma font-size: large\u003eSME (Scale Model Equipment Co.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\" rgb font-family: tahoma font-size: large\u003e in England.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class style=\"\" left margin: font-variant-numeric: normal font-variant-east-asian: font-stretch: line-height:\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\" rgb font-family: trebuchet ms font-size: large\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-start data-end style=\"\" rgb font-family: trebuchet ms font-size: large\u003eSME 3009 Series II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\" rgb font-family: trebuchet ms font-size: large\u003e is the original, non-Improved version of SME’s classic nine-inch precision tonearm, manufactured in England before Series II production ended in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-start data-end style=\"\" rgb font-family: trebuchet ms font-size: large\u003e1972\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\" rgb font-family: trebuchet ms font-size: large\u003e. It features the distinctive curved arm tube, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-start data-end style=\"\" rgb font-family: trebuchet ms font-size: large\u003eknife-edge vertical bearing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\" rgb font-family: trebuchet ms font-size: large\u003e, detachable headshell, calibrated rider-weight tracking-force system and hanging-weight bias adjustment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class style=\"\" font-variant-numeric: normal font-variant-east-asian: font-stretch: line-height:\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start data-end data-is-last-node data-is-only-node\u003e\u003cfont size face ms color\u003eThe sliding bedplate allows precise cartridge alignment, while adjustable arm height and lateral balance provide flexibility when installing the arm on a compatible turntable or plinth. This is the earlier full-mass Series II design and should not be confused with the later, \u003cspan data-start data-end style=\"\"\u003e3009 Series II Improved\u003c\/span\u003e model.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class style=\"\" font-variant-numeric: normal font-variant-east-asian: font-stretch: line-height: rgb min-height:\u003e\u003cfont color size face\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu style=\"\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class style=\"\" font-variant-numeric: normal font-variant-east-asian: font-stretch: line-height: rgb\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cfont color size face\u003eThis is a used unit. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cfont color size face\u003ePhysically this unit is in great 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\/font\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cfont color size face\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\/font\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cfont color size face\u003eThis tone arm has been tested and is working very well! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cfont color size face\u003e\u003cspan class style=\"\" initial\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\/font\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cfont color size face\u003eThis sale is for the tonearm and wiring loom pictured. Nothing else, nor any other parts are included in this sale. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cfont color size face\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfont style=\"\" color size face\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\" rgb\u003e\u003cb style=\"\"\u003e\u003cu style=\"\"\u003ePostage\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cp class style=\"\" font-variant-numeric: normal font-variant-east-asian: font-stretch: line-height: rgb text-align: center\u003e\u003cfont style=\"\" start size face\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"\" color size face\u003eIf you are in a remote area you may incur extra fees. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"\" color size face\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"\" color size face\u003eYour order will be processed within 3-5 business days.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class style=\"\" font-variant-numeric: normal font-variant-east-asian: font-stretch: line-height: rgb min-height:\u003e\u003cfont size face\u003e\u003cfont color\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\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class style=\"\" font-variant-numeric: normal font-variant-east-asian: font-stretch: line-height: rgb min-height:\u003e\u003cfont color size face\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class style=\"\" font-variant-numeric: normal font-variant-east-asian: font-stretch: line-height: rgb min-height:\u003e\u003cfont size face\u003e\u003cfont color\u003e\u003cb style=\"\" underline\u003eReturn Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont color\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont color\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\" rgb\u003eWe do not accept returns for incorrect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\" rgb\u003epurchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\" rgb\u003e or change of mind. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"\" rgb\u003e\u003cbr style=\"\" rgb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\" rgb\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\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class style=\"\" font-variant-numeric: normal font-variant-east-asian: font-stretch: line-height: rgb min-height:\u003e\u003cfont color size face\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class style=\"\" font-variant-numeric: normal font-variant-east-asian: font-stretch: line-height: rgb text-align: center\u003e\u003cfont style=\"\" start background-color: rgb color size face\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class style=\"\" font-variant-numeric: normal font-variant-east-asian: font-stretch: line-height: rgb background-color: text-align: center\u003e\u003cspan class style=\"\" none\u003e\u003cfont color size face\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\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class style=\"\" font-variant-numeric: normal font-variant-east-asian: font-stretch: line-height: rgb background-color: text-align: center\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"SME","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47022576074927,"sku":"INSdot-3059614-110626","price":759.05,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/8904\/6537\/files\/01-cc8e550311a9.jpg?v=1781151423","url":"https:\/\/lofimusic.com.au\/products\/sme-3009-series-ii-s2-vintage-hifi-audiophile-turntable-tonearm","provider":"LOFI Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}