This is one set NOS Brand New SME 309 Tonearm.

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The Model 309 precision pick-up arm is an extension of the popular Series 300 range designed with maximising performance and ease of use in mind. It has a detachable magnesium headshell to provide the convenience of rapid cartridge interchange whilst maintaining a degree of rigidity normally only associated with arms of one piece design.

The 9in pressure die-cast magnesium construction takes advantage of the reduction in maximum tracking error/distortion afforded by the greater arm length when compared with 9in models.


  • Unique pressure die-cast magnesium shell detachable and interchangeable without disturbing cartridge or wiring.
  • Design of headshell clamping ensures a rigid junction with the tone-arm.
  • Stainless steel cross shaft, ground and thread ground. Carried in massive yoke on 10mm precision ball races. Axes at record mean level to minimise warp-wow.
  • Unique assembly gives high rigidity and allows bearings to be critically adjusted before the tone-arm is fitted.
  • Stainless steel vertical shaft, ground and thread ground, with integral 16mm diameter flange to couple shaft and yoke.
  • 23mm diameter steel pillar, heat treated, ground and honed, carries two 17mm precision ball races, widely spaced to resist tilt.
Model 309 Dimensions 
A – Distance from pivot to stylus 232.2mm
B – Distance from pivot to turntable centre 213.4mm
C – Cartridge fixing centres 12.70mm
D – Offset angle 23.2°
E – Linear offset 91.54mm
F – Overhang 17mm
G – Height above mounting surface max. 87.90mm
min. 56.40mm
H – Height of record surface above mounting surface max. 55.90mm
min. 24.40mm


K – Radial clearance for balance weight73.0mm


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