The latest SME product, Series M2 tonearms available in 9″ and 12″ in a straight or s-shape design.

“These precision pick-up arms embody well tried SME
principles and are suited to a broad range of cartridges
including those of medium and low compliance.
Series M2-9 is the standard arm having a pivot-stylus
dimension of 233.2mm (9.18˝) and will therefore be
the one most frequently used. Typical effective mass
9.5 grams.
Series M2-10 is identical except that the pivot-stylus
dimension is 239.3mm (9.42˝) a difference that suits
the layout of some decks. Typical effective mass
9.6 grams.
Series M2-12 has a pivot-stylus dimension of
308.8mm (12.16˝). Distortion caused by lateral
tracking error is at least 25% less than possible
with a nine inch arm. However effective mass will
be typically 12.0grams. Also, a turntable designed
for 12-inch arms must be selected.
The internally damped tonearm of highly polished
stainless steel provides sparkling uncoloured
reproduction.
A unique single element balance system caters for
cartridges weighing 5 to 12 grams. After balancing
tracking force is applied by forward movement of
the weight ensuring the lowest system inertia.
The weight moves on a precision screw thread with
backlash eliminator allowing exact setting of vertical
tracking force.
The M2 shell is pressure die-cast in magnesium
for lightness and rigidity. A collet of ingenious design
affords ‘one-piece’ rigidity and allows azimuth
correction to be made before final tightening.”

Dimensions M2-9 M2-12
mm ins mm ins
Nominal length,
pivot stylus (A) 233.20 9.18 308.80 12.16
Distance from bedplate centre
to turntable centre (B) 215.40 8.48 295.60 11.64
Cartridge fixing centres (C) 12.70 0.50 12.70 0.50
Offset angle (D) 23.63º 17.62º
Linear Offset (E) 93.47 3.68 93.47 3.68
Overhang (F) 17.80 0.70 13.21 0.52
Height above mounting
surface (G) max. 87.00 3.43 87.00 3.43
min. 63.00 2.48 63.00 2.48
Note: When the turntable surface is more than 41.30mm
(1.625”) above the surface on which the arm is mounted a
P1 spacer, SME Part No. 3823/IV, is required.
Mounting surface to underside
of headshell (H) max. 67.40 2.65 67.40 2.65
min. 43.40 1.71 43.40 1.71
Depth below mounting
surface (J) 46.00 1.81 46.00 1.81
Balance weight radial
clearance (K) 51.00 2.00 51.00 2.00
Tracking adjustment ± 12.70 0.50 12.70 0.50
M2-10
Nominal length,
Pivot to stylus (A) 239.30 9.42
Distance from bedplate centre
to turntable centre (B) 222.00 8.74
Offset angle (D) 23.23º
Overhang (F) 17.30 0.68
All other dimensions are as M2-9.

The Model 6 Classic is complimented with the M2-9R tonearm with extensive features including thumbwheel vertical tracking adjustment, tungsten balance weights, double draw-pin detachable headshell with azimuth adjustment. The tungsten alloy balance weight allows for a maximum centre of gravity shift to balance a greater range of cartridges up to 38 grams and with a direct plug-in head up to 46 grams.

Design and engineering excellence built by audio enthusiasts for audio enthusiasts.