Purchased a SME 310 Tonearm around two of weeks ago. I had always lusted after one and when an ad appeared on wigwam site I jumped in sharpish to secure the beauty.
Alas in my haste to finally own a SME arm I made a fundamental silly error.
I did not take into consideration if this tonearm would actually fit OK onto my Technics 1210 deck that I want to take the upgrade path with.
So I now will have to relist for selling sadly, unless someone has an SME 309 in great shape that they might want to trade up to the 310 model for perhaps!!!
I could also explore the possibility of sourcing a Technics SP 10 turntable if anyone might have one they want to part with, depending on price and condition of the unit...
Bit gutted to be honest, but lesson learnt the hard way I suppose, less haste and more speed!
This is the original listing from Wigwam member Hermit, who by the way was a pleasure to deal with and very helpful with queries on the arm. Hermit purchased the 310 back in November 2016 and has now upgraded to the 12" SME V model, hence him selling his 310 model.
Click on the below link to see the full listing info and pictures of the beauty, still boxed up and sealed from when I received it....
https://hifiwigwam.com/forum/topic/1...arm-in-silver/
SME 310 in rare silver finish.
Bought new from Unique Audio in November 2016.
Excellent condition apart from one small mark where the arm meets the arm rest. It's hidden when in the rest. See photos. The mark is hard to see on the photo but is more visible in real life.
Boxed and complete with 310 protractor, all tools, manual and unused SME hybrid arm cable. No mounting template.
I had the original head shell machined by Johnny at Audio Origami to suit my cartridge which has a long body and short cantilever. I think it is a great improvement. However, I can also supply a new and unused spare head shell which cost £143 and this is included in the price below.
Please also note that the silver finish was a £200 option.
Looking for £1100 ONO delivered to UK address. Great price for a package that would cost over £2200 new