The Sme production are like the best weapons, well built, excellently finished, solid and durable, produced with constant performance and where possible they also build the screws inside the factory (has anyone ever visited the factory?) and the spare parts can be found for many many years reassuring the owners; can we write all this for other builders who do little or nothing on their own?
SME is leaving the OEM and aftermarket/retail tonearm business.
I was an SME dealer for quite awhile. Loved their arms, but alas, they are going to only be available on their own tables:
https://www.analogplanet.com/content/sme-exits-oem-and-retail-tone-arm-business
https://www.analogplanet.com/content/sme-exits-oem-and-retail-tone-arm-business