SME V Tonearm on eBay Hong Kong Sellers are FAKE!!!

Well the curious thing is that Japanese economy was based

on replica of European and American , say, inventions. Curious

in the sense that they (aka Ikeda) ask + $ 2000 for the original

B-60 while the most buyers want ''original'' parts by each item.

The obvious assumption being that ''original'' is somehow better

than replica. However the same Japanese have proven the other

way round. This may be different  for paintings and antiques by

which ''original'' means (much) more money.

We are discussing the ''mechanics'' of the tonearms while the

 function of this B-60 is to move the arm up and down + provide

extra mass for the 'energy transfer''. Some tonearms use huge

nuts for the same purpose. The thing is not supposed to ''sound''

so I can't answer this question. What I can say is that the thing

function as it should and because made from the same ''substance''

(aka steel) is, I assume, as heavy as the original.

The seller told me about his ''profit'' so I decided to buy two

samples. A German friend already offered 700 euro for one of

my samples. I wish I was as ''smart'' with my shares (grin).

@chakster you are always right with your pictures but, alas, not

always with your assumptions. This means that the B-60 on

your picture is the replica. I don' t use the expression ''fake''

because I am a lawyer (grin).