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SME Tonearm Question

I bought a brand new (NOS) SME 20/2 and IV.Vi tonearm and there was no tonearm cable in the box, even though the list of contents in the user manual states that one is included.

Can anyone here tell me whether it's actually included with their tonearms?  The dealer is telling me it is not.

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stringreen
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I understand that SME is under different management.....probably looking for addition profit.
pcosta
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The SME IV.Vi was an arm made for SUMIKO when they were the distributors.  From what I know that arm did not include a cable,  but all other SME arms came with a cable.
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snackeyp OP
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OK, thanks for the responses.  
Can anyone attest to the sound quality of the stock SME cable vs. third party cables?
I can find an SME cable for around $100 second hand but third party cables are all 3-4 times that or more.  If I have to buy a cable I'd like to have some idea of what the bang for the buck factor is in upscale cables.
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cleeds
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pcosta
The SME IV.Vi was an arm made for SUMIKO when they were the distributors.  From what I know that arm did not include a cable,  but all other SME arms came with a cable
According to SME, the arm comes with a cable. I provided a link to the SME that states this quite clearly. (See above.)
 
donvito101
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SME did supply the Van den hul (VDH D 501) DIN connector tonearm cable with all their arms. Maybe they don’t include it anymore. You should Email them for an answer!
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