SME 3009 Series II Improved Tonearm Detachable Headshell Phono Cable UK

SME 3009 Series II Improved tonearm with detachable headshell, in good used condition and complete with phono cable. No cartridge fitted.

The SME 3009 Series II Improved is a J-shaped tonearm with detachable headshell, fitted with anti-skate and damped cueing. It uses SME's parallel 4-pin universal headshell connection and an anodised aluminium arm tube.

Key specifications

• Mounting Distance (Pivot to Spindle): 215.4mm
• Headshell Connection Type: SME parallel 4-pin (universal detachable)
• Bearing Type: 0.13mm-radius knife-edge (horizontal); ball-races (vertical)
• Arm Tube Material: Anodised aluminium, 9.5mm diameter, 0.56mm wall thickness
• Tracking Force Range: Up to 1.5g (calibrated without external gauge)

Specifications

• Compatible Brand: SME
• Colour: Silver
• Compatible Model: SME 3009 S2 Improved (Detachable Headshell)
• Features: Adjustable VTA, anti-skate, damped cueing
• Country of Origin: England
• Year Manufactured: 1970s
• Mounting Distance (Pivot to Spindle): 215.4mm
• Headshell Connection Type: SME parallel 4-pin (universal detachable)
• Bearing Type: 0.13mm-radius knife-edge (horizontal); ball-races (vertical)
• Arm Tube Material: Anodised aluminium, 9.5mm diameter, 0.56mm wall thickness
• Tracking Force Range: Up to 1.5g (calibrated without external gauge)
• Cartridge Weight Range: 2–20 grams (standard counterweight)
• Total Weight: 0.82kg
• Arm Shape / Geometry: J-shaped; Stevenson or Baerwald alignment (varies by production era)