SME 3009 Series II Improved Original Box Packaging Tonearm UK

Original packaging for the SME 3009 Series II Improved tonearm, comprising the outer cardboard box and inner polystyrene tray set.

The SME 3009 Series II Improved is a 9-inch J-shaped tonearm produced by SME Ltd of Steyning, Sussex, with a non-detachable headshell on this variant. This listing is for the original box packaging only.

Key specifications

• Arm Type / Shape: 9" J-shaped tonearm with anodised aluminium armtube
• Effective Mass: 6.5g (fixed headshell); 9.5g (detachable S-2 headshell)
• Mounting Distance (Pivot-to-Spindle): 215.4 mm
• Headshell Configuration: Fixed (non-detachable) on standard model; detachable type S-2 on S2 Improved variant
• Bearing Type: Knife-edge bearings (0.13mm radius, horizontal axis); ball-races (vertical axis)

Specifications

• Compatible Brand: Universal (SME mount compatible)
• Compatible Model: SME 3009 Series II Improved
• Country of Origin: England
• Arm Type / Shape: 9" J-shaped tonearm with anodised aluminium armtube
• Effective Mass: 6.5g (fixed headshell); 9.5g (detachable S-2 headshell)
• Mounting Distance (Pivot-to-Spindle): 215.4 mm
• Bearing Type: Knife-edge bearings (0.13mm radius, horizontal axis); ball-races (vertical axis)
• Headshell Configuration: Fixed (non-detachable) on standard model; detachable type S-2 on S2 Improved variant
• Phono Connection: SME parallel 4-pin
• Anti-Skate System: Hanging weight on thread with notched rail
• Arm Weight: 0.82 kg
• Optional Damping: FD200 fluid damper (optional accessory)