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SME - M2-12R - M2 Series 12" Tonearm
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SME-M2-12R
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SME - M2-12R - M2 Series 12" Tonearm
The Model M2-12R precision tonearm is an extension of the popular Series M2 range offering optimum cartridge choice with minimal tracking error and harmonic distortion associated with a 12" tonearm. Classic looks and meticulous build quality the M2-12R offers all the most important features of a traditional ‘J’ shaped tonearm, a detachable aluminum headshell with azimuth adjustment, two-stage tungsten counterbalance system, height adjustment by thumb wheel, superb quality ball race bearings and a level of rigidity to suit all types of cartridge.
M2 Series tonearms are precision instruments that feature well-tried SME principles and the design and engineering excellence for which SME is renowned worldwide. By providing a superior platform for your favorite phono cartridges, M2 tonearms contribute to a more authentic, sparkling, and uncolored musical performance.
FEATURES:
- 12" construction with thin-walled stainless steel tone-arm takes advantage of the reduction in maximum tracking error/distortion afforded by the greater arm length when compared with 9in models. S2-R Aluminum shell detachable and interchangeable without disturbing cartridge or wiring
- Double draw-in pin bayonet fitting design ensures a rigid junction with the tonearm
- Unique headshell to tone-arm coupling readily allows cartridge azimuth adjustment
- Stainless steel cross shaft, ground, and thread ground. Carried in a substantial yoke on 10mm precision ball race
- 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
- Internal wiring in silver litz
- Internal constrained layer damps minute residual vibrations making tone-arm acoustically inert
- Anti-skate control operates through Anti-Skate weight and filament, adjustable up to 5g VTF
- Lowering/raising control gives smooth positive action. The height of the lift can be adjusted
- Thumbwheel (Vertical tracking angle VTA) height adjustment
- Bedplate affords +/- 12.0mm movement to facilitate (Horizontal tracking angle HTA) adjustment
- Base slides on bedplate for horizontal tracking adjustment with a double null-point protractor
- Tungsten-alloy balance weight inserts allow the maximum center of gravity shift to balance a greater range of cartridges up to 38g in S2-R headshell and direct plug-in heads up to 46g
- Precise vertical tracking force up to 5g applied in 0,5g increments via rider weight and graduated wayrod
INCLUDES:
- M2-12R Precision Tonearm
- Detachable Headshell
- Instruction Book
- Mounting Template
- Alignment Protractor
- Headshell Hardware
- Mounting Hardware
- Audio Lead
- Bias Weight
- Bias Guide
- Guarantee Card
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Effective mass: | 18g |
| Cartridge balance range: | Up to 38.0g (S2-R headshell) Up to 46.0g (Plug-in heads) |
| Vertical tracking force VTF: | 5.0g |
| Maximum tracking error: | 0.010mm |
| Null points Inner: | 66.04mm |
| Null points Outer: | 120.90mm |
| Net Weight: | 834.0g (1.8 lbs.) |
| Audio lead: | 1.2m long balanced hybrid cable with gold-plated phono plug connections to amplifier and independent ground system |
| Internal Wiring: | Silver Litz |
| Output: | RCA Phono |
| Warranty: |
SME Turntables are covered by a standard 24 month warranty |
DIMENSIONS (Refer to the below diagram):
| A - Distance from pivot to stylus: | 308.81 mm |
| B - Distance from pivot to turntable center: | 295.60 mm |
| C - Cartridge fixing center: | 12.70 mm |
| D - Offset angle: | 17.62 degrees |
| E - Linear offset: | 93.47 mm |
| F - Overhang: | 13.21 mm |
| G - Height above mounting surface: | max. 87.0 mm min. 63.0 mm |
| H - Mounting surface to underside of headshell: | max. 69.750 mm min. 45.75 mm |
| J - Depth below mounting surface: | 46.0 mm |
| K - Balance weight radial clearance: | 85.0 mm |
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