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For sale is an excellent example of the coveted 3009 SME improved tonearm for your existing or future custom turntable. 

This is a serious upgrade should you wish to utilise high compliance cartridges with up to 10g in mass. For example its perfect for most MM cartridges ie Shure V 15 type 3. (not included its just a suggestion)

The sonic experience aside the 9 inch arm is visually spectacular with the shine of the chrome mirror finishing on her arm tube.please note the arm has NOT been polished. As there is minor oxidization on the base and we do not want to hide or obscure it from potential clients. It can be polished away and does NOT affect sound reproduction in any way.

I have included a generic powder coated black cheese grater styled headshell for your convenience. 

not included is the antiskste counterweight on the monofilament or the wire holder for it, no cables included.  Both can easily be purchased from sme or bay at minimum costs.

Please note that there is a no return policy on tonearms . Please use the attached photographs to see in detail the item being offered.  They form part of the description as is precisely the item you will receive. 

Classic 9" J shaped arm with knife-edge bearings. Adjustable overhang, vertical tracking force, anti-skate and arm height. Later models had optional fluid damping.

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).

Sensitivity and strength combine with versatility to ensure the continuing popularity of the 3009.

Built throughout with instrument standards of quality, the SME 3009 has all parts precision machined, heat treated and ground where necessary.

Finished in satin chrome plate, gun black and polished stainless steel.

A unique weight system enables the arm to be balanced longitudinally and laterally.

This important feature makes levelling unnecessary.

Reproduction is unaffected even if the arm and turntable assembly are tipped through 30 degrees from horizontal, demonstrating the excellent groove contact maintained.

Models 3009 and 3012 are of similar construction, the essential difference being the length of the tonearm.

Review
The purchase of an SME 3009 arm is a wise investment for anyone interested in the highest quality of reproduction from discs - HiFi News 1961

I know of no other arm possessing all the qualities of the SME. Among these qualities versatility and precision are paramount, and the refinement of the original model into the series II has been an eminently worthwhile operation. Purchase of this arm should be regarded as an investment of capital, not an expenditure - 7s HiFi News 1973

Perhaps one of the most popular high quality tonearms ever made. Reasonably clear if somewhat lifeless in sound quality. Bass performance was considered good if a bit soft at times, but it was judged reasonably extended and in good balance with the rest of the performance - S2 improved Noel Keywood HFN 1978

The tonal balance was fairly open, but the sound lacked precision and stereo focus was felt to be impaired throughout the frequency range - 3009R  HiFi Choice 1984

A well built and finished product which may be available at an attractive price. Sound quality was characterised as somewhat brash and lacking in bass definition - 3009 improved HiFi Choice 1984

Please note that we will pack her with our custom double box and bubble wrap system and we pack for the safety of the item not for economy 

Excellent - Number of items: 1 - Including: Turntable - No extra's

SME - 3009 9 inch audiophile tonearm Turntable

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Monday

Sunday

4 September

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today

tomorrow

3 September

Wednesday

Saturday

6 September

Location

The Netherlands

Italy

Germany

France

Japan

Spain

Belgium

Romania

Portugal

Denmark

Poland

Hong Kong

Hungary

Austria

Switzerland

Sweden

United Kingdom

Lithuania

Estonia

Taiwan

Bulgaria

Finland

Greece

Norway

United States

Brand

Bang & Olufsen

Sony

Bose

Marantz

Technics

Pioneer

Akai

Philips

Denon

Yamaha

Harman Kardon

Sansui

Bower & Wilkins

TEAC

Panasonic

Onkyo

Thorens

Luxman

Grundig

Revox

Kenwood

Mission

Object

Speaker set

Solid state integrated amplifier

Hi-fi set

Turntable

CD player

Speaker

Solid state stereo receiver

Subwoofer speaker set

Audio component

Audio-cassette deck

Walkman

Solid state multi-channel receiver

Reel to reel deck 18 cm

Stereo set

Radio

Tuner

Cassette recorder-player

Portable cassette player

Solid state amplifier

Reel to reel audio

Tube radio

Record player

Blank audio cassette

Reel to reel deck 26 cm

Headphone

Country of origin

Netherlands

Material

Metal

Aluminium

Stainless steel

Gender

Condition

Good

Excellent

Very good

Mint

Various conditions

Good condition - used with small signs of ageing

Excellent (EX)

Fair & Poor

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

As new, unused without original packaging

Unworn - no signs of wear

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Extras

No extra's

Power cord

+ Extra item (see description)

Remote control

Original user manual

Power supply

No cables

Power Adapter

Refurbished

Case

Brochures

Flight Case

Anti-pop Filter

Microphone Shock Mount

Booklet/ book

Period

2000-2010

2010-2020

1970-1980

Colour

Black

Blue

Silver

Watch movement

Quartz

Tested and working

Tested and working/playable

Not tested

1900-2000

After 2000

Pressing

180 gram

Music memorabilia type

Statue

Case diameter

35 mm

Watch band material

Leather

Creator

Achille Castiglioni

Richard Sapper

Marco Zanuso

Excellent - Number of items: 1 - Including: Remote control - Remote control

Bang & Olufsen - Beo4 - Remote control

Excellent - Number of items: 1 - Including: Reel to reel deck 18 cm - Case

Tandberg - Series 14 / Model 14-22 Reel to reel deck 18 cm

Very good - Number of items: 1 - Including: Solid state multi-channel receiver - Power cord

Yamaha - RX-V395RDS Solid state multi-channel receiver

Mint - Number of items: 1 - Including: Subwoofer speaker set - Box, + Extra item (see description)

Denon - DSW-1H Subwoofer speaker set

Excellent - Number of items: 1 - Including: Reel to reel deck 18 cm - Power cord, Refurbished

Bang & Olufsen - BeoCord 2000 De Luxe, cabinet in teak or palisander,  2 track / 4 track Reel to reel deck 18 cm

Good - Number of items: 1 - Including: Stereo set - Power cord

Wega - 3203 FET – Compact stereo system with turntable Dual 1215 and radio Stereo set

Excellent - Number of items: 1 - Including: Subwoofer speaker set - No extra's

Harman Kardon - SUB TS7 Subwoofer speaker set

Very good - Number of items: 2 - Including: Audio component - No extra's

Generic - NAB aluminum -hub adapter silver- Audio component

Good - Number of items: 4 - Including: Reel to reel audio - No extra's

Ampex - 373 Reel to reel audio

Very good - Number of items: 1 - Including: Solid state integrated amplifier - No extra's

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