SME 3012 series II

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Brand: SME

The SME 3012 series II is a high-performance tonearm designed for use in high-end turntables. It is a significant upgrade to the original SME 3012, which is already considered a classic in turntable design.The series II features a quality-machined, one-piece carbon fiber arm tube, which offers superior rigidity and minimizes resonance. The bearing assembly is also upgraded, with a friction-reducing ball-race design that provides effortless custody and realism.The counterbalance and anti-skating mechanisms are also redesigned to provide greater accuracy and stability. The counterbalance is adjustable via a hand-adjustable knob, while the anti-skating is constantly monitored by a gauge on the arm tube, allowing the user to set it accurately for any weight or record.The tonearm cable is also upgraded to a low-capacitance design that minimizes interference and effectively eliminates external noise, providing a pure, high-fidelity sound.The SME 3012 series II is an essential component for any serious vinyl listener or turntable enthusiast, offering unparalleled performance and reliability that is backed by over 60 years of experience in turntable design.

Effective Length: 305 mm
Overhang: 11 mm
Offset Angle: 16.15°
Pivot to Spindle: 294 mm
Cartridge Range: 4-18 g
Effective Mass: 14 g
VTA Adjust: Yes
Arm Mount: SME
Headshell:
Null Points: 60.2 / 109.5 mm