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Do Tonearms need servicing

I treated myself to a to. 2nd Hand  SME  309 Tonearm. They have become expensive and rare over the last few months. It is optically in very nice condition and sounds good to my ears. However My estimation it is between 7 and 10 years old. 
I am asking myself whether I should get it serviced. Appreciate your input / sharing your experience.
jorgjean

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jorgjean OP
78 posts
 
On a sidenote:

It seems that there is a common understanding in the SME community and among dealers that the SME Van den Hul tonearm cables are a weak spot and need upgrading.

I run a test yesterday of a VdH MC D501 Silver Hybrid agains a Furutech AG-12. Imfound the VdH more open, bery clear and detailed. The Furutech warmer, less dynamic, less revealing. 
That VdH I find is not so bad as its reputation.

Is it not possible to post pictures in this forum?

jorgjean OP
78 posts
 
Which parts did you service?
jorgjean OP
78 posts
 
Probably the best way is to ask SME. Checking the bearings i not a bad idea. Will post the recomendation.
jorgjean OP
78 posts
 
All i can say is that it is floating if the Anti Skating force is set to Zero. That should be a good sign in regard to the bearings. 

jorgjean OP
78 posts
 
Great contributions!

Response of the producer: no need for service - only if problems.
Response of SME tonearm specialist: No need for maintenace - only repair when needed.
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