In the same time the former permanent presence of used 3009/SII's has been changed into disapearance in massive numbers. I did observe the prices of vintage SME arms for the last twenty years, it was obvious that the prices have hardly risen within the last two years. Silk isolated solid 4N silver wire of 0.1 mmĪccording to the increase of prices for vintage SME 30 arms, which is a typical market reaction to the dwindlingly disappearance of originals, the prices will fastly climb in future. Optional parts for the antiscating assembly Polished pillow bearing for the knife edged saddle by using 1200 grade sand paper with oil. Of course the necessesary parts can be delivered on special order. As with the original first MK1 version, the weight of the armwand is double mass of any later version, it does not need a skating compensation, in particular not with heavy cartridges like the SPU and therefore applied weights of 3 pond or more. In difference to the vintage classic SME 3009/12/SII/R arms, I do not supply a antiskating option. Read what customers say with their own experience with such converted arms. Together with the legendary Platine Verdier players (both Versions) it is getting a perfectly matching unsurpassed dream team. Together with the all time favorite low compliance cartridges like the Ortofon SPU's, the Denon DL103's ( specially with the LignoLab bronze housing), the Ikeda's, the Fidelity Research's and the Koetsu's, the arms improve the dynamic attitude of these sets in a unknown way. These tonearms are the perfect partner for the classic idler wheel turntables like Garrard 301 and 401, Thorens TD124s, Rek-O-Kuts, Commonwealths, Connoisseurs, Lencos, Fairchilds and similar types. New RCA-socket terminal with earthing wire and dedicated contact Here you can look at actual converted arms which are offered for sale right now:īoth alternative weights, left the 220 g weight and the 160 g weight mounted. These finalized arms will be fitted with a new designed contact terminal equipped with rhodium plated RCA-sockets and a extra earth wire connector/plug for improved integration of the shielding into the component earthing. Both acts end in a play free, frictionless adjustment of the vertical and horizontal movements. The refurbishment will include a polishing of the v-shaped counter bearing part of the saddle, as well a cleaning and adjustment of the wo vertical ball bearings inside the main shaft. With pure silk isolated 4N-solid silver wires of 0.1mm thickness the internal wires are matching the highest possible standard to be used (Ikeda is the only brand selling the same wire at 499$ for the 12 inch set). Common attributes of the converted arms are are the heavy stainless steel armwand, steel knife edge bearings and adequately customized weights to match perfectly the different cartridge/headshell masses. This offer has been set up after several requests and is dedicated to customers who want a perfectly refurbished like new arm, combined with the merits of the more rigid heavy arm mass known only from the rare first version. Beside ready arms I will offer commissioned conversions of customer owned arms for people who don't have the confidence to process the conversion theirselves.
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(The R series is not really recommended for such conversions)įrom now on I will extend my offerings of the well established kit with a separate offer for completely refurbished and rebuilt SME 3012 tonearms to like new condition were the kit has been used. This process includes a complete restoration of the classic vintage SME armparts from the 3009/12/II/(R)-series together with all necessary refurbishments to bring out the technical advancements together with extraordinary aesthetical wonderfull vintage look for the unsurpassed use of low compliance cartridges. Interested into the conversion to the legendary MK1 version with a heavy stainless steel armwand.īeside the sale of a conversion kit for do-it-yourself I will offer completely converted SME 3012 arms as I will offer commissioned conversions on customer requests.