SME Series M2-12R Tonearm

SME Series M2-12R Tonearm 

General Note: SME tonearms that have been previously wired internally with LCOFC will now be wired with higher specification silver plated matched crystal OFC. 

The Model M2-12R precision tonearm is an extension of SME's popular Series M2 range offering optimum cartridge choice with minimal tracking error and harmonic distortion associated with a 12 inch arm.

Providing classic looks and meticulous build quality, This arm offers all the most important features, traditional 'J' shaped tone-arm, detachable S2-R aluminium headshell with azimuth adjustment, two stage tungsten counterbalance system, superb quality ball race bearings and a level of rigidity to suit all types of cartridge.

Features 

- The 12in construction with thin walled stainless steel tone-arm takes advantage of the reduction in maximum tracking error/distortion afforded by the greater arm length when compared with 9in models.
- S2-R Aluminum shell detachable and interchangeable without disturbing cartridge or wiring.
- Double draw-in pin bayonet fitting design ensures a rigid junction with the tone-arm.
- Unique headshell to tone-arm coupling readily allows cartridge azimuth adjustment.
- Internal constrained layer damps minute residual vibrations making tone-arm acoustically inert.
- Anti-skate control operates through Anti-Skate weight and filament, adjustable up to 5g VTF.
- Lowering/raising control gives smooth positive action. Height of lift can be adjusted.
- Thumbwheel (Vertical tracking angle VTA) height adjustment.
- Base slides on bedplate for horizontal tracking adjustment with double null-point protractor.
- Tungsten-alloy balance weight inserts allow maximum centre of gravity shift to balance a greater range of cartridges up to 38g in S2-R headshell and direct plug-in heads up to 46g.
- Precise vertical tracking force up to 5g applied in 0,5g increments via rider weight and graduated wayrod.
- Fluid damper FD-M2 is available as an optional extra.

Specifications 

- Effective Mass: 18.0g
- Vertical Tracking Force VTF: up to 5.0g
- Maximum Tracking Error: 0.01degrees/mm
- Null Points Inner Radius: 66.04mm
- Null Points Outer Radius: 120.90mm
- Weight, Net: 834.0g
- Audio Lead: 1.2m Balanced Hybrid Cable with Gold Plated Connectors