SME M-2 Owners manual

The best pick-up arm in the world

INSTRUCTIONS SERIES M2 MODELS M2-9-10-12

Introduction

The Series M2 embraces thr ee models the M29, M2-10 and M2-12 offering pivot to stylus dimensions covering virtually all turntable requirements.

These arms offer at reasonable cost meticulous build quality with all the most important features including lightweight stainless steel tonearm, detachable magnesium headshell with azimuth adjustment, tungsten balance weight, superb quality ball race bearings etc., and a level of stiffness and rigidity to suit all types of cartridge.

All M2 arms are equipped to receive an accessory fluid damper, FD-M2 for use where severe floor vibration is encountered.

Contents

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2 Introduction 4 General arrangement 5 Dimensions 6 Specifications 7 Packing list 8 Parts identification 9 Preparing the arm mounting board 10 Fitting the arm 11 Audio lead 12 Fitting the cartridge 13 Fitting the headshell 14 Longitudinal balance 15 Vertical tracking force (VTF) adjustment 16 Arm height (VTA) adjustment 17 Azimuth adjustment 18 Horizontal tracking angle (HTA) adjustment 19 Positioning the armrest 20 Anti-skate adjustment 21 Operation 22 Adjusting and cleaning the arm lift 23 Appendix

General arrangement: M2-9, M2-10 & M2-12

Dimensions

A - Pivot to stylus 233.20 239.30 308.81 B - Pivot to turntable centre 215.40 222.00 295.60 C - Cartridg e fixing centres 12.70 12.70 12.70 D - Offset Angle 23.63º 23.23º 17.62° E - Linear offset 93.47 93.47 93.47 F - Overhang 17.80 17.30 13.21 G - Height above mounting surface 87.00 max 87.00 max 87.00 max

63.00 min 63.00 min 63.00 min H - Mounting surface to underside of headshell 67.40 max 67.40 max 67.40 max

43.40 min 43.40 min 43.40 min J - Depth below mounting surface 46.00 46.00 46.00 K - Balance weight radial clearance 51.00 51.00 51.00

M2-9 M2-10 M2-12

Specifications

M2-9 M2-10 M2-12 Effective mass (g) 9.50 9.60 12.00 Cartridge balance range (g) 5-12 5-12 5-12 Vertical tracking force (VTF) 0-2.5 0-2.5 0-2.5 Maximum tracking error (degree/mm) 0.013 0.013 0.010 Null points: Inner (mm radii) 66.04 66.04 66.04 Outer 120.90 120.90 120.90 Weight, net (g) 590.00 605.00 675.00 Audio lead:

1.2m long balanced hybrid cable with gold plated phono plug connections to amplifier and independent ground system. Internal wiring: LCOFC. Output: RCA phono

Packing list

The pack is the only one in which your Series M2 precision pick-up arm can be safely transported. Please keep it for possible future use. It contains the following:

Series M2 precision pick-up arm. Detachable headshell. Instruction book. Mounting template. Alignment protractor. Shell hardware. ………………… Finger lift and two washers. One pair #3-48 UNC x 11mm alloy fixing screws and nuts.

2.0 A/F hexagon wrench. Set of 4 M3 x 20mm button head screws Mounting hardware. …………… 4 nuts and 4 washers. 4 arm mounting washers. Audio lead. Bias Weight. Bias Guide.

0.89 A/F hexagon wrench. Warranty card. Sachet of silica gel.

Parts identification

Illustration shows arm fitted with FD-M2 Fluid Damper.

Bedplate

Damper Cover Damper Bath

Arm Lift

Anti-skate Weight

Dip-Screw & Locknut

Anti-skate Guide

Balance Weight

Anti-Skate Leve

Arm Rest

Shield Can

Tone-Arm

Headshell Clamp Bolt

Ground Terminal

Detachable

Headshell

Control Lever

Base Clamp Washer

Base Clamp Nut

VTA Thumbwheel

Pillar Clamp Screw

Mounting Washer

VTF Indicator Label

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