SME Series M2 Tonearm

SME Series M2 Tonearm  

Available in 9 or 12 inch versions

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 Series M2 embraces three models the M2-9, M2-10 and M2-12 offering pivot-stylus dimensions covering virtually all turntable requirements.

These arms are offered at reasonable cost, meticulous build quality with all the most important features including lightweight stainless steel tonearm, detachable magnesium headshell with azimuth adjustment, tungsten balance weight, superb quality ball race bearings etc., and a level of stiffness and rigidity to suit all types of cartridge.

These precision tonearms embody well tried SME principles and aresuited to a broad range of cartridges including those of medium and low compliance.

Series M2-9 is the standard arm having a pivot-stylus dimension of 233.2 mm (9.18”) and will therefore be the one most frequently used. Typical effective mass 9.5 grams.

Series M2-12 has a pivot-stylus dimension of 308.8 mm (12.16”). Distortion caused by lateral tracking error is at least 25% less than possible with a nine inch arm. However effective mass will be typically 12.0 grams. Also, a turntable designed for 12-inch arms must be selected.

Features

- 1.0 gram per revolution tungsten weight sub-graduated 0.25 and 0.025 gram moving on a precision screw with backlash eliminator
- Fluid damped lift/lower control
- Low friction, fully shielded races for both axes
- Phono plugs and other contacts heavily gold plated
- Pressure die-cast magnesium headshell with unique collet
- Sliding base for tracking adjustment
- Thumbwheel height adjustment
- Traditional pattern anti-skate