{"product_id":"sme-312s-turntable-tonearm-w-box-excellent","title":"SME 312S Turntable Tonearm w Box EXCELLENT","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSME 312S Turntable Tonearm w Box EXCELLENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\/Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e SME Series 312S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\" precision pickup tonearm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffective Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\" (308.19mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pressure die-cast magnesium arm tube, tapered design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadshell:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detachable and interchangeable magnesium headshell for rapid cartridge changes without disturbing wiring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBearings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePillar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23mm diameter steel pillar, heat treated, ground and honed, with two 17mm precision ball races widely spaced to resist tilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVibration Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal constrained-layer damping for an acoustically inert arm tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Benefit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Longer 12\" length reduces maximum tracking error and distortion compared to 9\" arms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.42 oz (12g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed and built in Steyning, Sussex, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe do take trade-ins, so please contact us if you wish to do so.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease make sure to thoroughly inspect item photos for cosmetic condition.  We do try to describe the item as accurately as possible, so if you have any questions about cosmetic condition please message us.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"3mA High End Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46167773904956,"sku":null,"price":3995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9573\/9452\/files\/IMG_1674.jpg?v=1789597110","url":"https:\/\/3maaudio.com\/products\/sme-312s-turntable-tonearm-w-box-excellent","provider":"3mA High End Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}