What is an SME tonearm?
SME is a brand name of an English company that produces high end tonearms and turntables, whose name has become synonymous with the industry standard detachable headshell mount.
Which SME tonearm is best?
The SME 3009 was, and is, the most popular and influential quality tonearm in history. Even the near-elliptical tonearm cut-out served as the default arm aperture for countless manufacturers that supplied armless decks, from Garrard to Thorens to Technics.
What is an SME Headshell?
The SME headshell is stamped from thin aluminium alloy sheet. It weighs about 6.5 grams without wires, 7.5 grams with them. It’s the second-lightest headshell on test after the noname OEM one.
Do SME still make Tonearms?
SME will exit the tonearm retail and OEM business with immediate effect shifting our focus on our core turntable and tonearm combination business. The decision to leave the tonearm business was not taken lightly, especially as we have played a key role in the design and development of the world’s best tonearms.
What makes a good tonearm?
Having a tonearm that is the right amount of flexible and firm is paramount to a smooth audio performance. With so many different turntables on the market, from entry-level to luxury, some research may be required to determine the unit that will best suit your needs.
What is high compliance cartridge?
A phono cartridge with the compliance in the range of 5 to 10 µm/mN is considered as a very low compliance cartridge, a cartridge with the compliance in the range of 10 to 20 µm/mN is moderate compliance cartridge and a cartridge with the compliance value above 35µm/mN is very high compliance cartridge.
Where are SME turntables made?
England
Made In England Set in the heart of the Sussex countryside at the foot of the South Downs, SME is the home of arguably the finest precision tonearms and turntables in the world.
What does SME mean in business?
Small and medium-sized enterprises
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent 99% of all businesses in the EU. The definition of an SME is important for access to finance and EU support programmes targeted specifically at these enterprises.
What is considered a heavy tonearm?
* A tonearm whose effective mass is rated at 10 grams or below is considered low mass (e.g. early SME’s, Grace 747 etc.). A tonearm whose effective mass is rated between 11 and 25 grams is considered moderate mass (e.g. SME 309, IV, IV-Vi, V, Triplanar, Graham).
What is SME job?
The subject matter expert (SME) provides the knowledge and expertise in a specific subject, business area, or technical area for a project.
How do I know if my record needle is too heavy?
If you’re tracking force is too heavy this means the stylus is pushing down too hard on the record. You’re likely to hear more distortion and, in some cases, it can damage the record.
What is stylus sibilance?
Sibilance on vinyl is usually caused by high-frequency mistracking, meaning that there is something wrong with the way the stylus is contacting the grooves of your records.
What’s new on the SME 3009 Series II?
As with all our SME tonearms this SME 3009 Series II has been rebuilt from the ground up using exclusively SME New Old Stock Parts. Why take a chance?
What cables do I need to hook up my SSME 3009?
SME 3009 Series II and Series II Improved tonearms usually use the same arm cable that has standard hifi RCA plugs on one end and the special SME connector on the other end. There are a couple of variations to the design.
What is a sub assembly on a 3009 Series II?
The Sub Assembly is normally protected by a Screening Can. The 3009 Series II Improved has two different types of Sub Assembly. Earlier versions had a horizontal arm cable socket with the traditional SME connection. Later versions had horizontal RCA sockets instead. SME 3009 Series II and Series II Improved tonearms use Knife Edge Bearings.
What weights are available on the 3009 Series II?
SME 3009 Series II Early Balance Weight. Early two part split weights are available, or single piece counterweight. The Series II Improved has a different countweight which is available in several weights. 90 and 110g are the most popular.