SME3009 S2 ImprovedusedSME 3009 S2 Improved: near-perfect restoration/improvementNote that though this is not perfect - it's an older used arm - it is in amazing condition!...this Series 2 Improved with removable headshell was amazingly restored by Alfred Kayser at SME Tonearms...1400.00

SME 3009 S2 Improved: near-perfect restoration/improvement

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Ships fromNew York, NY, 10025
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Package dimensions15.0" × 11.0" × 4.0" (1.0 lbs.)
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Note that though this is not perfect - it's an older used arm - it is in amazing condition!...this Series 2 Improved with removable headshell was amazingly restored by Alfred Kayser at SME Tonearms in Canada, and the only reason I'm selling this masterpiece is that I have two...
As you can see from the pictures, this arm is absolutely stunning. Visually it is a museum-quality restoration, but it goes far beyond. To quote Alfred: 
"What are the greatest weaknesses of any early SME tonearm??? The internal wiring followed very closely by the early four pin horizontal SME DIN connector of course! No one else in the world employs two independent continuous runs of 4 x 33 fully RF shielded wire further encapsulated in an additional outer fully shielded RF jacket. We actually use 8.5 feet/2.5 meters of 4 x 33 to accomplish a 4.24 foot/1.25 meter run of cable. Our custom bottom end completely eliminates the original SME bottom end. With our custom stand off and strain relief system all mess and clutter on the bottom end of the tonearm are eliminated. As it should be. 
We install a double continuous uninterrupted 1.25 meter run of one of the finest Cardas tonearm cables in the world: The 4 x 33 Awg Cardas Litz 18 Karat Gold Wire. Highly shielded through a myriad of shielding processes to safeguard against outside RF interference. Thanks to its Litz coating and Golden Section Stranding Conductors it is also one of the most musical tonearm wires in the world. Once the arm has been wired it is then terminated at the end of the 1.25 meter run with the Top Line Swiss Made 18 Karat Gold REAN Neutrik RCA connectors employing a superb strain relief system. We have found these Neutrik connectors to be superior to virtually any other connectors due to the employment of this superb strain relief system."
Included with this sale is an original SME S2 headshell with Cardas Reference headshell wires. If this is not desired, please take $200 off the price. But frankly, it's an important part of the overall 3009 magic...
As well, I'm including an SME Mounting Template and an SME Alignment Protractor. Neither has been used (no holes in the card stack).  For those wondering, the arm is best suited for high-ish compliance cartridges like the Shure V-15 iii, Ortofon OM20, 30 and 40, Denon DL 301, Empires (I like the 880p and I know the 2000 is great with it). The Nagaoka MP500 is really awesome with the arm, as is the Ortofon 2M Blue, Bronze and Black. SPUs and a Zu Denon DL-103 won't work, as they are just too heavy...I know, I tried! a regular DL-103, and even one with a lighter shell and non-potted (as opposed to the ZU) will work. Anyway, generally if the cartridge isn't a tank, and has high compliance, it will work well. 
All screws grommets and hardware are included. I do not have the original box, but it will be packed and shipped with extra care. This thing is truly magnificent, and I'd like it to stay that way!
For sale only to US and Canada. SOrry to my overseas friends, but the number of attempted fraudulent deals over the years far outweighs the benefits of increasing the potential market. A few bad apples...
Please don't hesitate to ask any questions. Priced very fairly at well below cost to sell to a good home. 

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