Sme 3012 R

I know this old arm is good but I don’t know why David,Rockitman,Tang,Ron,Mike
Use or will use having top tonearm like Sat,EliteAxiom,Black Beauty,Durand

Why 3012 is so special?
I never had and I don’t understand
Only to know for my curiosity
Regards
Gian

 

I see a Denon arm?

There was a 3012R there.
Congrats to Floyd-

 

And I'm $2k lighter.

Oh well done

 

And I'm $2k lighter.

Well Played and Congratulations !

 

And I'm $2k lighter.

you will need a few of these. I bought 6 from him...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SME-S2-R-D...ade-England-/273027604933?hash=item3f91b6a1c5

 

you will need a few of these. I bought 6 from him...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SME-S2-R-D...ade-England-/273027604933?hash=item3f91b6a1c5

Thank you, Christian (for both links).

 

Ian, do you have an American Sound turntable to fit your new SME arm and headshell? Are those also available on eBay?

 

Ian, do you have an American Sound turntable to fit your new SME arm and headshell? Are those also available on eBay?

I'm guessing you know the answers to both those questions, Bob.

 

Looking @ your sig, yes.

 

you will need a few of these. I bought 6 from him...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SME-S2-R-D...ade-England-/273027604933?hash=item3f91b6a1c5

Don't the SME head shells require you to realign the arm for each change in cartridge? Doesn't it negate the benefit of removable head shells?

 

Don't the SME head shells require you to realign the arm for each change in cartridge? Doesn't it negate the benefit of removable head shells?

It’s generally an easy process and with the gauge he has it’s a matter of minutes without involving the cartridge. Of course you use slotted headshells but they’re non-SME and can introduce unwanted coloration or character in the overall sound. I used to experiment a lot but never found the one with the same balance of the S2 for this arm.

david

 

It’s generally an easy process and with the gauge he has it’s a matter of minutes without involving the cartridge. Of course you use slotted headshells but they’re non-SME and can introduce unwanted coloration or character in the overall sound. I used to experiment a lot but never found the one with the same balance of the S2 for this arm.

david

Sounds like a need to get that gauge!

 

Sounds like a need to get that gauge!

They should be ready soon, can confirm when I'm back in Utah next week.

david

 

I will finally be adding my second 3012R. One of those gauges would be useful.

 

I will finally be adding my second 3012R. One of those gauges would be useful.

More than you'd think Paul.

david

 

Let's talk when you get home and have some time.

 

They should be ready soon, can confirm when I'm back in Utah next week.

david

Put me down for one too David, please please pretty please !

 

Put me down for one too David, please please pretty please !

As soon as they’re ready which should be in the next couple of weeks.

david

 

As soon as they’re ready which should be in the next couple of weeks.

david

Wonderful, thank you !

 

What is the difference between the 3012r and the 3012 series 1 again? As the latter is on sale in the UK

 

What is the difference between the 3012r and the 3012 series 1 again? As the latter is on sale in the UK

Try this Ked. http://www.analogue-classics.com/html/sme_3009___3012.html