SME 3012R Tonearm

•⁠  ⁠Product Overview – SME 3012R Tonearm, released in 1989, is a precision-engineered 12-inch tonearm designed for high-mass moving-coil cartridges, delivering superb tracking stability, tonal density, and classic SME mechanical refinement.

•⁠  ⁠Engineering Design – Precision knife-edge bearings, detachable headshell, and rigid magnesium arm tube ensure low resonance behavior, excellent groove tracing, and stable performance with low-compliance cartridges in high-end analog systems.

•⁠  ⁠Vinyl Playback Performance – The extended 12-inch geometry reduces tracking error and distortion, producing expansive soundstage depth, improved bass authority, and smooth midrange presentation prized by experienced vinyl enthusiasts.

•⁠  ⁠Specifications – Effective length approximately 308.8 mm, effective mass around 12 g, detachable SME headshell interface, dynamic balance system, and adjustable VTA, azimuth, and bias for precise cartridge optimization.

•⁠  ⁠Dimensions – Overall length approximately 435 mm, mounting distance 295.6 mm, with substantial base assembly designed for compatibility with classic and modern high-mass turntable plinths.

•⁠  ⁠Weight – Approximate total mass of 1.1 kg including headshell and base, contributing to mechanical stability, vibration control, and consistent tracking across a wide range of vinyl pressings.