SME 3009 tonearm RCA
Beschrijving / Description
Classic 9" J shaped arm with knife-edge bearings. Adjustable overhang, vertical tracking force, anti-skate and arm height. Later models had optional fluid damping.
The series I and II had removable headshells, series II improved had a fixed headshell and S2 improved had a lightweight removable headshell (type S-2).
The 3009 R was a reintroduction of the original series II that ended production in 1972, but featured a new arm tube, counterweight, low mass headshell (type S2-R) and revised geometry.
Sensitivity and strength combine with versatility to ensure the continuing popularity of the 3009.
Built throughout with instrument standards of quality, the SME 3009 has all parts precision machined, heat treated and ground where necessary.
Finished in satin chrome plate, gun black and polished stainless steel.
A unique weight system enables the arm to be balanced longitudinally and laterally.
This important feature makes levelling unnecessary.
Reproduction is unaffected even if the arm and turntable assembly are tipped through 30 degrees from horizontal, demonstrating the excellent groove contact maintained.
Models 3009 and 3012 are of similar construction, the essential difference being the length of the tonearm.
Specificaties / Specifications
Knife-Edge Bearing Tonearm.
Universal-type fully adjustable pickup arm.
Stylus force range: 0.25 5gm, adjustable w/out external force gauge; will counterbalance pickups weighing from 2-20 grams.
Height range (motor board to top of arm base): 3.25 2.375".
Nominal arm length: 9".
Stylus-to-pivot-center distance: 8.43" adjustable +/-0.5".
Depth below top of motor board: 2.75".
Rear overhang (max): 3.25".
Pivot friction: 0.02 gram, measured at stylus.
Head: Four-circuit plug-in, with screw collar.