I have an SME V arm and have never installed the finger lift. I don't want another piece of metal that could vibrate a tiny amount between the headshell and bolts near this sensitive part of the arm and cartridge. I don't know if this sounds better or even different as I have never compared, and perhaps it is just a silly precaution, but rather than take the chance, I just left it off. My dealer also suggested this when I bought the table years ago. It looks more elegant anyway, IMO and I don't miss the convenience of the finger lift. This should solve your problem.
SME 20/2 Finger Lift Hum
On my SME 20/2 fitted with a Lyra Argo i, there is a hum whenever the finger lift is touched, but very quiet otherwise, and importantly, when the record is playing. Has anyone encountered something like this and figured out how to correct it. All possible ground combinations have been tried with no change. Again, the hum is only apparent when the finger lift is touched. Thank you for your help.