SME are described as makers of the best pick-up arms.
#SME TONEARM SERIES III SERIES#
This will then be packed in a separate, cushioned box for shipping. SME Series V-12 Tonearm It goes without saying that the pick-up arm on your turntable is a critical part to any vinyl replay system, it does such an important job and being able to set up your arm correctly is critical to getting the maximum sound quality from the grooves of your vinyl. The tonearm will be packed in the original SME styrofoam container and retail box.The retail box is a bit worse for wear but included. The sachet of the compound is likely dried out by now. The tonearm lift mechanism is in perfect working order.Īn original sachet of SME cartridge seating compound is also included. Lower weight cartridges (0.6 - 2.7 g) can be accommodated by using additional spacers.Ī 0.1 - 2.0 g cartridge can be accommodated just by leaving the weight housing empty. All 5 of the original nylon spacers are included. Lower weight cartridges (between 3.3 g and 7 g) can be used by replacing some of the weights with the nylon spacers. This load will handle a cartridge between 8 and 13 g. The tonearm balance weight housing is currently loaded with all the weights originally included with the tonearm. You can run the tonearm without the damper but its use is recommended. This Series III version includes the outboard fluid damper and paddles. It was used for phono cartridge development and testing.
It came from the Shure phono lab test inventory. I purchased this tonearm from the Shure employee's store in January, 1988. The cartridge carrying arm is the original titanium nitride model, CA-1. Other viscosities can be easily obtained from a hobby shop if desired. This fluid matches the viscosity of the original SME fluid when thinned (as recommended). You will need to provide your own RCA leads for connection to your phono input.Ī substitute for the SME silicon dampening fluid is provided (10,000 cSt). The original RCA audio leads are not included. I always used the screws that came with a cartridge. I have only one set 9unopened) of the original cartridge fixing screws. Included are the original instruction book, mounting template, and alignment protractor along with all tools and parts needed to accomplish the tonearm setup and calibration per the SME instruction book.
This offering is for an SME Series III tonearm in excellent working order and great condition.