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
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oscar44
Tend to disagree with some on the SMEs. I've owned the IV and the V and found them to be excellent. They exude a quality and precision that makes them a joy to set up and use, and I had great experiences with many cartridges on them over the years.
Same here. I've used an SME V for years and it's the best pick-up arm I've ever had. In my system it replaced a Fidelity Research FR-64FX, which is also an excellent arm. But I think the SME is better, and it is also more versatile.