WTD - SME tonearm for Garrard 401 [Archive]

stidge

24-09-2017, 20:48

Hi

I have a Garrard 401 with an SME 3009 series 2 non-improved and am looking for an upgrade

I missed an SME IV by 15 minutes on Friday so looking for something similar - maybe a IV or 309 or M2-9(R).

It needs to be 9 inch as my plinth is not big enough for a 12 inch arm

So does anyone have anything they are looking to move on?

Many thanks

Steve

Bigman80

24-09-2017, 20:52

I've got an Alphason I'd take over an SME any day of the week. Best thing is it comes with a LINN to SME adapter so you don't have to drill the plinth. Its the correct mounting distance. Drop in and play. £550 + postage.

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Cheers
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mikeyb

24-09-2017, 21:54

Mission 774 any good to you?

walpurgis

24-09-2017, 22:11

Mission 774 any good to you?

Works lovely with a 401. It's a combination I had for quite a while, the 774 ousted the Ittok I'd been using.

Cycleallday

25-09-2017, 09:25

I have an SME Mk V I may sell but price would be £1200.

Its the black version with gold lettering and is complete with box and accesories. It is currently on a Michell deck which rarely gets used.

Mel

Spectral Morn

25-09-2017, 09:32

SME 5 works well on a Garrard 401, just get rid of the horrible rubbish VDH arm cable for something better.

stidge

25-09-2017, 10:06

Thanks - any recommendations on a better cable if I go this way?

Spectral Morn

25-09-2017, 10:22

Thanks - any recommendations on a better cable if I go this way?

My choices were used Graham IC70s but those aren't that common on the used market. I haven't done much comparing in recent times so can't suggest a current option sorry.

Bigman80

25-09-2017, 11:34

Thanks - any recommendations on a better cable if I go this way?Anything is better than the VDH IMO. VAN DAMME do a silver copper hybrid which is very good.

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Cycleallday

25-09-2017, 14:25

I have the original VDH cable but use an Audio Origami cable made for the Mk V and will supply both if sold.

Personally I quite liked the VDH cable and replaced it as some online comments suggested it. In hind sight I wonder if some views are based on hearsay rather than ownership.

Anyway cables are pretty much a personal thing but at least there's a respected alternative included.

Mel

Spectral Morn

25-09-2017, 14:51

I have the original VDH cable but use an Audio Origami cable made for the Mk V and will supply both if sold.

Personally I quite liked the VDH cable and replaced it as some online comments suggested it. In hind sight I wonder if some views are based on hearsay rather than ownership.

Anyway cables are pretty much a personal thing but at least there's a respected alternative included.

Mel

Mine based on ownership. I think the VDH is veiled and homogenises the music. Obviously others mileage will vary.

Momo

25-09-2017, 21:05

I have an SME Mk V I may sell but price would be £1200.

Its the black version with gold lettering and is complete with box and accesories. It is currently on a Michell deck which rarely gets used.

Mel

I'd be interested in the SME V, if for sale - could you send any pictures that you have ?

mikeyb

25-09-2017, 21:11

I'd be interested in the SME V, if for sale - could you send any pictures that you have ?

Might be an idea to create your own wanted thread rather than jump into someone else's [emoji6]

Momo

25-09-2017, 21:13

Might be an idea to create your own wanted thread rather than jump into someone else's [emoji6]

Apologies bit new to all this - will do !!

mikeyb

25-09-2017, 21:17

Apologies bit new to all this - will do !!

No worries it was just a thought [emoji6]

Cycleallday

01-10-2017, 21:48

I have an SME Mk V I may sell but price would be £1200.

Its the black version with gold lettering and is complete with box and accesories. It is currently on a Michell deck which rarely gets used.

Mel

I don’t seem to be able to edit my original post but the SME V is sold and is now with its new owner.

I know some people have difficulty selling items but this could have been sold many times over. I sought not to profiteer but did not loose out and I hope the new owner enjoys an item which I now consider is priced new at a ludicrous level.

Now just need to think about moving on the Orbed Gyrodec it was attached to !

Many thanks for the interest shown.

Mel