SME - M2-9R - M2 Series 9" Tonearm
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SME - M2-9R - M2 Series 9" Tonearm
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.
The M2-9R tonearm delivers all the performance of traditional ‘J’ shaped tonearms and features detachable aluminum headshells with azimuth adjustment, a two-stage tungsten counterbalance system with the tungsten balance weights housed in satin chromed brass sleeves, and vertical and horizontal tracking adjustment. Height is adjusted by a thumb wheel enabling the arms to be used with a wide range of both cartridges and turntables. The unique HTA design base mount and standardized headshell collet J-Shaped armtubes make the “R” versions an optimal match for vintage-style SPU phono cartridges.
This tonearm is built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. Its extensive features also include a double draw-pin detachable headshell with azimuth adjustment and height adjustment by thumb wheel enabling its use with a wide range of both cartridges and turntables.
FEATURES:
- S2-R Aluminium shell detachable and interchangeable without disturbing cartridge or wiring
- Double draw-in pin bayonet fitting design ensures a rigid junction with the tonearm
- Stainless steel ground horizontal spindle carried in a substantial yoke in lOmm diameter precision ball race bearings
- Stainless steel ground vertical spindle with integral 16mm diameter flange to couple the spindle with the yoke
- The 23mm diameter steel pillar is heat treated, ground, internally honed and carries two 17mm diameter precision ball race bearings widely spaced to resist tilt
- Internal wiring is Silver Litz
- Internal constrained layer damps minute residual vibrations making the tone-arm acoustically inert
- Unique headshell to tone-arm coupling readily allows cartridge azimuth adjustment.
- The Anti-Skate control operates through an Anti-Skate weight and filament and is adjustable for up to 5g of cartridge vertical tracking force (VTF).
- The lowering/raising control gives a smooth positive action and allows for the lifting height of the cartridge above the record to be adjusted.
- Tungsten-alloy balance weight inserts allow for maximum centre 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 is applied in 0.5 increments via the rider weight and graduated wayrod.
- Thumbwheel cartridge vertical tracking angle (VTA), height adjustment.
Bedplate affords +/- 12.0mm movement to facilitate horizontal tracking angle (HTA) adjustment.
INCLUDES:
- Series M2-9R Tonearm
- Detachable Headshell
- Instruction Book
- Mounting Template
- Alignment Protractor
- Headshell Hardware
- Mounting Hardware
- Audio Lead
- Bias Weight
- Bias Guide
- Guarantee Card
SPECIFICATIONS:
Effective mass: | 9.50g |
Cartridge balance range: | Up to 38.0g (S2-R headshell) Up to 46.0g (Plug-in heads) |
Vertical tracking force VTF: | up to 5.0g |
Maximum tracking error: | 0.013°/mm |
Null points Inner: | 66.04mm |
Null points Outer: | 120.90mm |
Net Weight: | 650.0g |
Audio lead: | 1.2m balanced hybrid cable with gold plated connectors |
Internal Wiring: | Silver Litz |
Output: | RCA Phono |
Warranty: |
SME Turntables are covered by a standard 24 month warranty |
DIMENSIONS (Refer to below diagram):
A - Distance from pivot to stylus: | 233.20 mm |
B - Distance from pivot to turntable center: | 215.40 mm |
C - Cartridge fixing center: | 12.70 mm |
D - Offset angle: | 23.63 degrees |
E - Linear offset: | 93.47 mm |
F - Overhang: | 17.80 mm |
G - Height above mounting surface: | max. 87.0 mm min. 63.0 mm |
H - Mounting surface to underside of headshell: | max. 67.40 mm min. 43.40 mm |
J - Depth below mounting surface: | 46.0 mm |
K - Balance weight radial clearance: | 73.0 mm |