Download and read sme model 3009 series ii improved instruction manual nos manual 2002 pontiac grand am gt owners manual shopsmith 5 in 1 manual personnel specialist. Another issue is that i can only mount one tone arm on my turntable. Dec 26, 2012 sme series iii or sme 3009 i have an sme series iii arm with an ortofon sme 30h cartridge i use with a thorens td 160 bc ii turntable. Free upgrade sme 3009 series 2 imp tonearm my set up at. Discussion in audio hardware started by fxsuperglide, jul 12, 2008. Thorens td160b mkii turntable with sme 3009 s2 arm. For a number of reasons i did not want to walk this. Sme series v gold tonearm sme user manual, sme pdf, sme instruction guide, owner manual, instalation, pdf user. Sme 3009 series iii bedienungsanleitung, analogtechnik. Sme 3009 series ii tone arm requests forum 20110220 03. Ignoring both xenophobia on the part of the british and envy on the part of everyone else, it remains the most successful highend tonearm of all time, and is the template for superior universal tonearms able to handle a wide range of cartridges on an equally wide range of motor. I have two sme 3009 s2 on a sl110 and sl1500 respectively.
The third iteration of smes 3009 is one of the most versatile tonearms around. About this same time i came across an article by ken kessler on the history of the sme 3009 arms, which caused me to. These precision pickup arms embody well tried sme principles and are suited to a broad range of cartridges including those of medium and low compliance. One carries a shure v15 the other an ortofon 2m blue. I took the analog dive 1 month ago, i purchased a vpi hw19 mkii it came with a sme 3009 arm. Stainless steel arm tube thickness 0,25mm, nylon knifeedge bearings steel bearings as upgrade available. As you can see from these pictures, it is in superb. Hydraulic reference specification and service manual feel free to download, but. The present manufacturing programme consists of five precision turntables and twelve standard pickup arms which together with special models offer a very wide range of application. Standard brass counterweight 106g for sme 3009 ii improved. Effective mass 12,7g 3009 r, 12,8g 3010r or 14g 3012r. The sound with highend vinyl is superb, but even my old vinyl sounds surprising good.
So youve now found the tonearm that suits your turntable, cartridge and you want to locate one for a fine price. Likewise the roksan artemiz, was aimed specifically at the companys own turntable. Find great deals on ebay for sme 3009 tonearm and sme 3012 tonearm. Sme 3009 ii improved upgrade and transcriptor hydraulic reference refurbishment part 2. Teti 2 comments before you start any refurbishment i recommend to download user, service manual and schematics for your equipment. I guess the obvious first port of call would be a rega, or one of the many variances of.
The purchase of an sme 3009 arm is a wise investment for anyone interested in the highest quality of reproduction from discs. It has widerange adjustments for tangency, height, static balance, torsional balance, pickup tilt, bias compensation, and tracking force. Considering some of these tonearms were produced in huge numbers, others werent, the price is for some series linked to availability more than performance. Please join us at the parade ring on level 2 of the grandstand. Its not as quick and simple to do cart swaps as on a technics or jelco arm, for example, so a 3009 is not the best choice for serial. Arrn system trarkahllity as rnounted in sme 3009 tune a m at 1.
Dont applaud yet the problem is, before i even listened to this table, i have no cartridge and have no idea where to start i ran across a deal for a sme 309 tone arm with a vpi acrylic armboard, i was wondering in you analog guys in your infinite wisdom would help me should i sell the sme 3009. Series iv tonearm series 300 tonearm 312s additional information sheet 1. I am disassembling the arm and sending it to the sme experts in. Sme limited mill road, steyning, west sussex, bn44 3gy, england, united kingdom. Sme series iii or sme 3009 audiogon discussion forum.
For the same reason, it is also one of the most tedious to setup because, since every parameter is adjustable, every parameter must be adjusted. A while back i had the need for a arm with a 222mm pivotspindle distance to fit to a turntable i was working on. Oct 08, 20 the third iteration of sme s 3009 is one of the most versatile tonearms around. Parts and upgrades for turntables and tonearms sme spares. Acopy of its original instruction manual should be available for youto download from the internet if required. Id like to buy a td 124 just because i think theyre so handsome and i lusted after one since the 50s when i first became interested in audio. The model 3009 series ii improved is the apotheosis of the line, the definitive as it were. The owners manual is used as an reference guide, instruction manual and instruction book. Sme 3009 tonearm mounting template nos brand new ebay. In a few weeks i will ask my lp setup expert friend to reinstall the tone arm and i. Its not as quick and simple to do cart swaps as on a technics or jelco arm, for example, so a 3009 is not the best choice for serial cartridge swappers. Taking this into consideration, combined with the fact that many early lp12 turntables were offered with the sme 3009 arm, it will be representative of a true early vintage deck.
Sme 3009 manual knifeedge bearing tonearm vinyl engine. Unlike most arms with plugin headshells, the sme has a plugin arm, which accomplishes the same thing but places the additional mass of the plug and socket back near. The series 300 broadens the application of sme technology. Sme is delighted to be exhibiting at the uks premier highend audio show on 26th 27th october 2019 at ascot racecourse. Denon dp7000 quartz rock direct turntable record player sme 3009 tone arm. Sme tonearms distributed in usa and canada by bluebird music.
Manual should be available for you to download from the internet if required. Jul 12, 2008 sme 3009 improved tonearm bad wiring suggestions. Effective mass 12,7g 3009r, 12,8g 3010r or 14g 3012r. Repair, restoration, rewiring and service for tonarms. They are basically similar to their classic predecessors but with important refinements including. It was left to sme, the oldest arm manufacturer of them all, to take up the challenge of a top arm suitable for a wide range of quality turntables. One of the worlds most popular tonearms it vintage sme series ii tone arm in very good condition and working order and original sme phono leads made in england great british engineering. New design balance system with longitudinal and lateral fine adjustment for cartridges weighing from 1 x26 grams or plugin heads up to 33 12 grams. It seems to get slightly louder when i touch the arm as well. Wright wpp100 bc phono preamp pdf turntable manuals in html. Dont applaud yet the problem is, before i even listened to this table, i have no cartridge and have no idea where to start i ran across a deal for a sme 309 tone arm with a vpi acrylic armboard, i was wondering in. Download the sme 3009 manuals for free hifi manuals. Unfollow sme 3009 tonearm to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Sme 3009 series ii fixed headshell improved tonearm with.
And yet this was available to an sme 3009 owner for a price less than the cost of the steel bracelet on a rolex. This flat charge covers all work for service, restoration and or repair of a sme tonearm from the 3000 series and is plus material, spare parts and bronze tweaks as necessary plus shipping costs we use only original spare parts from smeengland for repair. The following photo story illustrates the servicing and rewiring of an sme 3009 series ii which was purchased on ebay for about ukp150. Jul 18, 2010 ive got a problem with a constant buzz on my tt. Sme says that it will not design a table for two arms, even though many have asked them to do it. The sme series v tone arm sound has an almost startling dynamic range and neutrality enabling high levels to be developing the series v precision pickup arm with unique onepiece magnesium this instruction manual has received the same attention to. Sme 3009 series ii improved tonearm with connecting cable. Here is a video i shot in order to document the amount of hum and noise this poorly rewired sme 3009 tone arm was putting out.
Find great deals on ebay for sme 3009 and sme 3009 series ii. So, also because the tone arm in question was about 40 years old, and the previous work had been a rewiring and not a complete rebuild, it was time to cut the gordian knot and send the tone arm up north to the sme factoryauthorized service center in ontario. I know of no other arm possessing all the qualities of the sme. Sme record player and turntable parts for sale ebay. No matter where i attach the earth lead on the arm mounting, i get a buzzing noise. Sme model 3009 series ii improved precision pickup arms combine latest design features with the same high. The full range of sme precisionmade turntables including the new model 12a will be. Sme model 3009 series ii improved precision each arm is meticulously built and tested and combine high mechanical strength with low inertia page 3.
Sme model 3009 tonearm tone arm for audio turntable record player tested used. A copy of its original instruction manual should be available for you to download from the internet if required. Sep 06, 2012 free upgrade sme 3009 series 2 imp tonearm. What to look for, and how to value a sme 3009 tonearm. Does anyone have the manual for this, and even a copy of the alignment. For the sme 3009 3012 tonearms from sme, we offer a fix service charge.
Sme3009 s2 older steel brg type sme 3009 series ii improved user manual. Sme 3009 ii improved upgrade and transcriptor hydraulic. Shortly after sme went out of production with the series ii tonearms the improved was introduced. Someone is offering a high quality twoam aftermarket option for the new sme model 15 turntable. The service manual functions as a repair guide for troubleshooting and sometimes contains tips for refurbishing and modifications. Jul 24, 2017 here is a video i shot in order to document the amount of hum and noise this poorly rewired sme 3009 tone arm was putting out. Discussion in audio hardware started by txguitar, may 12, 2016.
He did a proper setup of the sme 3009 series iii arm with ortofon sme 30 h cartridge. Thorens td160b mkii turntable with sme 3009 s2 as far as i can tell it is complete, but without the user manual oil and tools, again please see the pictures for details. Download the sme 3012 manuals for free hifi manuals. Sme 3009 series ii improved fixed headshell turntable record tonearm. Sometimes it disappears briefly, perhaps for an hour or 2, but it comes back. Mar 16, 2016 the 3009 with 9 pivottostylus distance is the arm we recommend for the home user, and it shares with the 3012 the distinction of being the most versatile conventionaltype tonearm on the market today. Sme 3009 owners manual, service manuals and schematics are for reference only and the vinyl engine bears no responsibility for errors or other. To do a proper direct comparison, i would want to use the same cable.
This flat charge covers all work for service, restoration and or repair of a sme tonearm from the 3000 series and is plus material, spare parts and bronze tweaks as necessary plus shipping costs. Unlike most arms with plugin headshells, the sme has a plugin arm, which accomplishes the same thing but places the additional mass of the plug and socket back near the. Main counterweight position can be adjusted by turning small knurled dial at rear of arm. Models 3009 and 3012 are of similar construction, the essential difference being the length of the tonearm. Sme precision pickup arms are exported to almost every country of the world and are available through agents supported by direct service from the factory to the. Sme 309 owners manual, service manuals and schematics are for reference only and the vinyl engine bears no responsibility for errors or other inaccuracies. I dont think there is any doubt regarding the superbe quality of these sme tonearms, as others have commented they require time and patience to setup properly and this is an absolute must to derive the full benefits from these tonearms. Sme 3009 seres ll tonearm pikap, elektronik, tasar. Get the best deals on sme record player and turntable parts when you shop the largest online selection at.
A one piece magnesium tone arm, available as model 309 and model 310. Linn axis turntable, linn basik plus tonearm goldring cart. Another point to note about the sme 3009 series ii and most of its variants is that the inner tonearm wire is not up to the standards of modern tonearms. Sme 3009 tone arm before complete renovation youtube. Aug 11, 2012 sme 3009 ii improved upgrade and transcriptor hydraulic reference refurbishment part 2 date.
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