Replacing the SME 10 stock tonearm

Posted by jperry (A) on February 4, 2021 at 10:11:57

I would appreciate any input on this.

My friend has a SME 10 turntable with the stock 309 tonearm. This has a removable headshell, but removing the headshell is not as simple as removing with a standard mount headshell. Due to age he has decreased dexterity and diminished eyesight, so removing the headshell has resulted in some damaged cartridges.

I would appreciate input regarding compatibility and experience replacing the stock arm with a standard mount removable headshell tonearm. I would especially appreciate input on what might be a drop in replacement with a removable standard mount headshell. The mounting shaft diameter would also be helpful in looking for a replacement. I looked on Vinyl Engine and it only say SME mount.

I don't have current easy access to the turntable as my friend lives in a different part of the country. I plan to fly in for a visit and make the change for my friend during my visit. So to the extent I can have what I need and be prepared when I arrive will optimize my opportunity to accomplish this over a weekend.

Thanks for your help with this

Jim Perry

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Topic - Replacing the SME 10 stock tonearm - jperry 10:11:57 02/04/21 (10)

RE: Replacing the SME 10 stock tonearm - KiK 18:20:10 02/04/21 (1)

RE: Replacing the SME 10 stock tonearm - jperry 02:21:15 02/05/21 (0)

RE: Replacing the SME 10 stock tonearm - PAR 15:14:41 02/04/21 (3)

RE: Replacing the SME 10 stock tonearm - jperry 15:18:41 02/04/21 (2)

RE: Replacing the SME 10 stock tonearm - louie3 09:30:07 02/05/21 (1)

RE: Replacing the SME 10 stock tonearm - jperry 10:35:32 02/05/21 (0)

The Groovemaster comes in a 9" length with SME mount. Link. - viridian 12:54:02 02/04/21 (1)

RE: The Groovemaster comes in a 9" length with SME mount. Link. - jperry 13:00:18 02/04/21 (0)

RE: Replacing the SME 10 stock tonearm - B. Scarpia 10:50:54 02/04/21 (1)

RE: Replacing the SME 10 stock tonearm - jperry 11:40:04 02/04/21 (0)

Replacing the SME 10 stock tonearm

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