Do Tonearms need servicing

Dear @pindac : " My take on the OP’s original question, is to enjoy the New Acquired 309. "

Fine because that’s what the OP is looking for.

So all the other words in your post was for we all know what you think to know about tonearm today designs to satisfy the cartridge needs?

Only a simple question because certainly you are free to post everything you want it when you want it.

Regards and enjoy the MUASIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.

@pindac,

Impressive stuff. Who would have guessed the connection between audio and dentistry?

’Modernisation, then before monies are spent, a understanding of what might be needing to be discussed will be a good Corner Stone to start the inquiries.’

Yes, relevant knowledge can be of considerable help in letting the individual decide if there’s anything to be gained sonically by upgrading/modernising.

Still it’s good to know that SME arms are held in high regard again after the ridiculing they were once routinely subjected to, even potentially 25 year old 309s!

’Today there are philosophies for Tonearm Designs that will be more focused on how to get the best from the mechanical interfaces for the parts used.’

As ever in engineering, the research goes on. Just reading about things like 3nm processor chips and lowest coefficient lubricants and micro bearings it’s easy to conclude that these are truly ’the days of miracle and wonder.’

Technology has been  ongoing in advancement, materials have become more function specific than generic, hence the application of this into New Conceptions of Design, or to use it on Designs already in use. 

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.

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?