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Geoff101
27-05-2017, 08:18
This is the perfect match of arm and cartridge, supplied with the best available stylus.

This is the full fat III not the reduced spec 'S' version.
The arm is complete and in good condition but is not boxed and does not come with the original accessories or additional weights.
It is extremely low mass and therefore best suited to high compliance cartridges.
This has the original type wand. The cartridge tags have been re-soldered at least once but the connections are OK at present.
I don't know if the cueing lift is supposed to be damped when lowering, but it isn't on this one.

It will be supplied with the original SME cable which contains factory fitted 220pF loading caps. I personally found this a bit high with my phono stage which has input loading of 200pF. The arm has RCA sockets, so you can use a different lead if you prefer.

Cartridge is working and in good condition.

Stylus was supplied by LP Gear in the US, and was one of the last of the original SAS models.
It has approx 100 hours on it and has no damage - supplied in the original box. I can show you through the microscope if you collect.

I'd like £450 for all of the above. I'd like to initially offer this for collection only since it's delicate, heavy and if posted, the remains of the damping fluid are likely to end up all over it.

Collection is from just outside Bicester (M40 J9).

Pictures:

http://www.g32.co.uk/images/SMEIII_1.JPG


http://www.g32.co.uk/images/SMEIII_2.JPG


http://www.g32.co.uk/images/SMEIII_3.JPG

http://www.g32.co.uk/images/sas.JPG
Geoff101
10-06-2017, 19:47
Bump
Geoff101
11-09-2017, 19:57
Bump. Will sell the arm without cart for £300 collected.
Geoff101
21-09-2017, 10:43
Bump.
Geoff101
08-11-2017, 12:00
Will consider swap for speakers.
Geoff101
15-11-2017, 17:40
Up again.
narabdela
15-11-2017, 19:02
I'm really surprised this is taking so long to shift. It's a superb combination at an really excellent price. :scratch:

The SME III took a lot of unwarranted flack from the Linn/Naim axis in the 1980s. I sincerely hope that the closed mind syndrome isn't a factor here.
Geoff101
19-11-2017, 22:45
And again...
Geoff101
24-11-2017, 14:06
Cartridge and stylus no longer available. Arm is available @ £300 ono.
Geoff101
05-12-2017, 08:19
Arm still available. Works well on techies (they were commonly fitted to the SL150 and others).
agk
05-12-2017, 15:17
Am I right in thinking that's a fixed headshell Geoff?
Geoff101
05-12-2017, 15:22
Am I right in thinking that's a fixed headshell Geoff?

The headshell is fixed (these are super low mass) but the wand just pulls out so it's really easy to change cartridges.
The wand also has adjustment for azimuth.

You can also pick up spare wands if you run two cartridges and want to swap between them easily.
agk
05-12-2017, 15:34
It's the azimuth I was concerned about so that sets my mind at rest.
I shall ponder.
Thank you.
Geoff101
07-12-2017, 08:33
Arm reduced to £275 for prompt sale. I can supply a cartridge to get you started for a modest extra cost.
Geoff101
13-12-2017, 14:19
Bump...
Geoff101
05-01-2018, 13:52
Arm still available and reduced to £250. I will post at additional cost if that helps but it will be expensive with the insurance.

Would a mod mind updating the first post to reflect the price of arm without cartridge for £250 as we're on page 2 now. Thanks.

Regards
Geoff