Construction: Pressure die-cast magnesium arm tube, tapered design
Headshell: Detachable and interchangeable magnesium headshell for rapid cartridge changes without disturbing wiring
Bearings: Stainless steel vertical shaft (ground and thread ground) with 16mm integral flange; stainless steel cross shaft carried in a massive yoke on 10mm precision ball races
Pillar: 23mm diameter steel pillar, heat treated, ground and honed, with two 17mm precision ball races widely spaced to resist tilt
Vibration Control: Internal constrained-layer damping for an acoustically inert arm tube
Design Benefit: Longer 12" length reduces maximum tracking error and distortion compared to 9" arms
Weight: 0.42 oz (12g)
Manufacturing: Designed and built in Steyning, Sussex, England
Condition: Excellent
Includes: Original box
Summary: Up for sale is an SME Series 312S 12" tonearm, in excellent condition and complete with the original box. Part of SME's acclaimed Series 300 lineup, the 312S combines a pressure die-cast magnesium arm tube with a detachable magnesium headshell, offering the convenience of quick cartridge swaps without sacrificing the rigidity typically only found in one-piece arm designs. Precision-machined stainless steel bearings and a widely spaced dual ball-race pillar deliver exceptional build quality and virtually friction-free movement, while the longer 12" effective length reduces tracking error and distortion versus shorter 9" arms. Reviewers have consistently praised the 312S as one of the most ruggedly built and easiest-to-set-up tonearms available, foolproof to install yet capable of extracting extraordinary detail from any compatible turntable. A fantastic upgrade for anyone looking to maximize the performance of their analog front end. Shows excellent condition with no notable wear.
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