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sme 3009

  1. J

    SME 3009 Series II (Non-improved) Effective Mass

    Haven't been able to get a straight answer... SME literature (see attached) specifies the effective mass of many of their tonearms, but it is unclear to me if these figures include the head shell. I feel safe in assuming this is factored in to the models WITHOUT detachable head shells, but...
    • jonah1979
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    • sme sme 3009 sme 3009 non-improved
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. K&E

    Cartridge Suggestion for SME 3009 S2 Improved

    I dug through a few threads, but it's been some time since this question has popped up so it's likely due to be "refreshed". I own a SME 3009 S2 Improved (removable head-shell) and am in the market for a new (modern) cartridge. A few previous threads suggested older Grado cartridges, but...
    • K&E
    • Thread
    • cartridge sme 3009 sme 3009 s2 improved tonearm
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. A

    Headshells for SME 3009 (mki I believe)

    Hi there everyone, I am finally taking my SME 3009 tonearm in to get fixed. It is missing the connector for the headshell. Presently the wires go from the cartridge straight in. And the headshell can’t be perfectly set up as a result of the missing connector. I have an Ortofon 2M Bronze...
    • A Montreal
    • Thread
    • nagaoka mp-200 ortofon 2m bronze sme 3009 thorens 125
    • Replies: 46
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. F

    Smetonearms.com

    I recently sent my Sme 3009 s2 improved tonearm off to smetonearms.com for a rewire. But their rewire is more than just a rewire. They completely disassemble the arm, clean(acid bath), and replace any dried out rubber parts, damaged or missing parts, replace with stock or upgraded(your choice)...
  5. Richiecee

    Courtesy of Steve Frosten

    This build is made up of a SME Series III from Ontario Canada, Ortofon MC 20 NOS from my late uncle, dust cover from JNB Audio and the rest is all the genius of Steve Frosten. Thanks Steve!
    • Richiecee
    • Thread
    • acoustic reseach; arxa: ar77xb sme 3009 turntable
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. sadsteve

    Need some help and advice with my new table (Thorens TD 126)

    So this is my first post on here, sorry if I make any mistakes cuz I'm still learning how to post, but its a lot better than lurking in the shadows reading through threads like I have been. That being said, I recently picked up a Thorens TD 126 Mk II for $80 on craigslist. It's seen better...
    • sadsteve
    • Thread
    • rebuild restore sme 3009 thorens thorens 126 thorens td 126 mk ii tonearm turntable
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. Y

    Looking to put my turntable back in service

    I pulled two turntables out of storage this weekend and neither of them fared so well. One probably isn't worth messing with (Technics SL-BD20D) but the other one is nice and I want to do whatever it takes to get it back in service. I'd probably just assume take it to a pro if I can find one in...
    • yendor65
    • Thread
    • 3009 lux luxman mkii pd pd-121 pd121 sme sme 3009 turntable
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. L

    Thinking of getting my first Thorens...

    Hi everyone, need some advise:) I live in Norway and is thinking of buying my first Thorens, (its a 160 b mk2 model) from a guy just a couple og streets away. But what’s your professional opinion of the price, condition, things to look out for, maybe things that need an upgrade and so on. He...
    • Lenny80
    • Thread
    • kef marantz 2238b shure v15 type iii sme 3009 thorens thorens 160 td160 td-160 mk2 mkii rca
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: Dollars and Sense
  9. TimeRepublik

    Help me troubleshoot a SME 3009 hum issue

    Hello everyone, I have an SME not improved on a TD 124. I get a hum only with a specific cartridge (Ortofon 2M Black). I'gve tried it with a Shure V5 and a Pearl Black and there is no hum. I've also tried that catridge on a different arm and it still hums. So ut's definitely the Ortofon or the...
    • TimeRepublik
    • Thread
    • hum ortofon 2m black sme 3009 sme 3009 non-improved td124
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. bayawiki

    SME 3009 tone arm weight problem

    Hi there. As you can see on the video, the back of the tonearm rotates freely. In that way he can't hold a weight. What to do? (A piece of paper is just for demonstration. For better look at problem.) Thanx for any help.
    • bayawiki
    • Thread
    • problem sme 3009 tone arm tonearm wight
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. ChrisAZ

    Picked up a Sony tts-3000 w/SME 3009

    I scored what I think is a Sony TTS-3000 turntable with a SME 3009 tone arm yesterday for $225! I’m not familiar with the turntable but recognized the SME and jumped on it. The seller had acquired it in a trade from a friend and doesn’t listen to vinyl anymore. He assured me it functions...
  12. A

    SME Pickup arms and various cartridges - advice please?

    I recently inherited a Garrard 401 turntable with two SME 3009 S2 Improved pickup arms and a load of cartridges. I would greatly appreciate some advice on these: I now have one each of SME 3009 S2 Improved pickup arms, one detachable and the other non-detachable - which is considered to be the...
    • AudioKapril
    • Thread
    • ortofon vms 20e ortofon vms30 shure m75ed shure m75ej sme 3009
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. T

    Rewiring a sme 3009 s2 imp non removable headshell

    Just bought a turntable with this arm on it and the seller told me to rewire the arm and while I don't know if it's needed or not (yet) I'd like to know if it's any different from a sme arm with a removable headshell since I rewired a couple of those before. It looks quite simple maybe even more...
  14. T

    Technics sl-110 with sme 3009 mk2 or a micro seiki dd-33 with ma 707 ?

    So I recently got these 2 turntables and I got a pretty good deal on both (370 on the technics with arm and 250 on the dd-33). However I am not sure what I should do with them I don't need both but I like them both so I took to this message board hoping that you guys could help me with the...
    • TrevorBarten
    • Thread
    • choice micro seiki sme 3009 technics 110 turntable vinyl
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. B

    Cosmetics on my 301 and 3009... unleash the opinions

    I picked up a 301 a while ago. It was plinth-less, the mat was toast, switch broke, dirty, and the remnants of a Dust-Bug was stuck to it. It came with many pieces, including the hardware to its original sprung plinth. After fixing the few issues, I found an original plinth from the early...
  16. ANKH523

    Tangential? Or high end Denon? Doubts.

    hi good people, On the hunt for a sort of decent sounding, but also modern looking and convenient second deck for my living room, where I have no place other than a wall shelf. I can get a Technics SL J3 for 50 £ or a Pioneer PL L800 for 200£ . Both are tangential and look smooth/flat to place...
    • ANKH523
    • Thread
    • ariston denon pioneer sme 3009 tangential technics
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  17. ctjetta

    My Kenwood Vinyl Rig Needs a Cartridge

    OK, so I have two Kenwood turntables, a KD500 and a KD600. I haven't decided which one I'm going to use. I have an SME 3009 MK II Improved en route (the one without the removable headshell, by the way). It's mass is said to be 6.5 grams, so I'm gonna need a high compliance cartridge. I see...
    • ctjetta
    • Thread
    • adc kd500 kd600 ortofon pickering sme 3009 stanton
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. Rotoflex4

    Thorens TD-124 with SME 3009 S2 Cartridge, Stylus

    Hello everyone, I just bought a Thorens TD-124 with an SME 3009 Series 2 "Improved" arm with detachable headshell. I'm looking for recommendations for a cartridge and stylus. I'd like to stay in the $300-400 range if possible. I'm hoping that's enough to get me up and running at least. My...
  19. M

    Micro Seiki DDX/DQX-1000 SME armboard

    Hi All, I am fabricating an SME armboard for my Micro Seiki DQX-1000 and I got most down, but I am missing one important measurement on the arm board. That is the distance between the center over SME mount hole (or edge) and to the hole for mounting on the TT? Anbody? Would really like if...
    • mrdo1k
    • Thread
    • armboard micro seiki sme 3009 sme 3012
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. CDinMB

    Thorens TD125 and Shure SME 3009 II

    I have the chance to pick up TD125 mark II with SME 3009 MkII locally, in good working condition but no dust cover or cart. It seems like a good buy based on pricing I've seen online but, how does it compare to my Rega RP6? Is it an upgrade or not?
  21. larrydata

    Cartridge advice: For SME 3009 SII (non-improved)

    Hi Folks, I'm hoping to get some advice on matching a vintage SME 3009 S2 (non improved) tonearm matched to a good cartridge for a TD124MKII. I know this is a classic TT/tonearm combination, but I'm a bit confused on my options. The TT is new to me, and came with the SME arm but not a...
  22. K

    Clueless with a Garrard 301 - please reassure a newbie

    Hi everyone My in laws have very kindly given my husband a Garrard 301 that belonged to his grandfather, who is sadly no longer with us. It comes with a tonearm - SME 3009 s2. My husband was very close to his grandfather and misses him terribly so I am hoping I can get the turntable restored...
    • Kiera
    • Thread
    • garrard 301 sme 3009
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turntables
  23. DanBNash

    Thorens 125 MKII cartridge advice

    Hi all, I just purchased a Thorens 125 MKII with an SME 3009 II improved tonearm which will arrive next week. It has an Ortofon HOMC MC-1 Turbo cartridge which is new. I plan to use the cartridge before I decide whether to upgrade but I would love to get some advice from members who may have the...
    • DanBNash
    • Thread
    • budgie cambridge carver ortofon sme sme 3009 thorens thorens 125 mkii
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Turntables
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