SME Series M2-9R Tonearm Excellence The SME Series M2-9R precision pick-up arm represents a masterful blend of traditional design and modern engineering. Enthusiasts will immediately recognise the classic J-shaped profile that pays homage to legendary predecessors. This arm provides a compact package for those seeking meticulous build quality without compromise. Each unit features a thin-walled stainless steel tonearm tube for maximum rigidity and internal damping. Consequently, the reproduction remains sparkling and uncoloured across the entire frequency range. High-quality ball race bearings ensure smooth movement for both vertical and horizontal axes during playback. Precision Setup becomes a pleasure thanks to the inclusion of a knurled thumbwheel for vertical tracking angle adjustment. This feature allows users to fine-tune the height with absolute accuracy for any cartridge choice. Additionally, the sliding base facilitates precise horizontal tracking alignment on the bedplate. The detachable magnesium headshell employs a unique collet design to maintain one-piece rigidity after fitting. Because the headshell is interchangeable, you can swap between different cartridges or mono and stereo setups quite easily. This versatility makes the arm an ideal choice for serious vinyl archivists and collectors. Performance Tungsten-alloy balance weights reside within satin chromed brass sleeves to provide a high-mass, low-inertia counterweight system. These weights accommodate a vast range of cartridges including heavy plug-in heads up to 46g. Furthermore, the anti-skate control uses a traditional weight and filament system for reliable bias correction. Internal wiring consists of high-purity Silver Litz cable to preserve the delicate audio signal. Each arm comes supplied with a balanced hybrid audio lead featuring gold-plated phono plugs. Ultimately, this precision instrument delivers a vivid and vibrant soundstage that truly brings your record collection to life. Click to see our showroom tour Feature Specification Effective Mass 9.50g Pivot to Stylus Distance 233.20mm Pivot to Turntable Centre 215.40mm Cartridge Balance Range Up to 38.0g (S2-R shell) / 46.0g (Plug-in) Vertical Tracking Force Up to 5.0g Maximum Tracking Error 0.013°/mm Null Points (Inner/Outer) 66.04mm / 120.90mm Net Weight 650.0g Audio Lead 1.2m balanced hybrid with gold plugs
