FS - SME 3009 S2 (Non-Improved/Split Weight/S3 Headshell)

[hoopsontoast]

I can't get this to fit on my TD160 and looking for an M2-9/309 to go with my DP-3000 project so this is now spare.

Its an early 3009 S2 with the Split Weights, what I believe is the 'S3' early headshell, original 4-pin SME phono cable (and an additional spare) along with a mounting template, protractor, printed manual etc. I'll stick some more detailed photos up later this evening.

Purchased from Lurch last month https://www.hifiwigwam.com/forum/to...unimproved-sold/?tab=comments#comment-2747065

Looking for £375 inc UK Postage.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51221925167_70068783ee_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2m3iKNP)
SME 3009 S2 (https://flic.kr/p/2m3iKNP) by Robert Seymour (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hoopsontoast/), on Flickr

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SME 3009 S2 (https://flic.kr/p/2m3iKQ7) by Robert Seymour (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hoopsontoast/), on Flickr

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SME 3009 S2 (https://flic.kr/p/2m3sTMK) by Robert Seymour (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hoopsontoast/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51221925367_558963e275_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2m3iKSg)
SME 3009 S2 (https://flic.kr/p/2m3iKSg) by Robert Seymour (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hoopsontoast/), on Flickr

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SME 3009 S2 (https://flic.kr/p/2m3rkju) by Robert Seymour (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hoopsontoast/), on Flickr

[smg1965uk]

Hi there, out of interest could you explain why you couldn't get the arm to fit on a Thorens TD160?

Thanks in advance,
Steve

[hoopsontoast]

To get the cartridge to align, the arm has to be so far back in the mount the rear of the weight stub means the lid can't be used.

[smg1965uk]

I see! Is this a problem with the later improved models or just this earlier version?

[hoopsontoast]

Just the early Non-Improved, the later ones are much shorter at the rear.

[smg1965uk]

Thanks for the info, much appreciated.

[hoopsontoast]

Better photos added

[Barry]

You are correct, it is an early version of the 3009/II and the undrilled headshell is indeed an S3.

A fine example. GLWS

[hoopsontoast]

Sold

[Lurch]

You are correct, it is an early version of the 3009/II and the undrilled headshell is indeed an S3.

A fine example. GLWS

This actually came as part of an early Garrard 401 packakge I bought in Oct 20.
The 401 had the serial # 1205 which worked out as an April 1965 build, so within the 1st 3 months of production. Crazy thing was I picked the tt + arm, plinth, Pickering cart protractor, arm & tt template, & SPG3 gauge for £1100 all in.