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SME 345

Hi!
I'm trying to find specs on a SME 345 but I´m unable to find it anywhere. More to the point, I´d like to know where to place this arm in the current SME line-up, since I´m considering upgrading my Origin Live OL1 for use with a brand new VDH Frog Gold MK2
I know that this arm was matched with the Oracle Delphi MKV tt, but cannot get any info. Any help?
Thanks!
brgds, Marcelo
marcelo_cinicola
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genesis168
409 posts
 
Well, this is basically an SME 309 with SME4 bearings and SME5 silver internal wiring hence the name 345. It's a fine tonearm specially made for Oracle by SME.

I believe the retail back in the early 90's were somewhere in the region of US$3000

Specs will be the same as the 309
jeffloistarca
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Genesis168 is on the mark, I bought a SME345 when I ordered my Oracle Delphi IV many moons ago. World class tonearm that has the best the Series III, IV, and V has to offer.
marcelo_cinicola OP
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Thanks for the replies!! What a great learning source this place is, unbelievable!
I guess then it is a good purchase after all? I own an Oracle Delphi MKV but never heard of this option when I ordered, I went instead for the OL1 that was offered as a pack by the local importer (highly reccomended according to himself, I myself never was thrilled with the OL1 looks (cannot tell about the sound, unable to compare), kind of basic/fragile...like if it does not matches the Oracle...
OTOH: would you say that the 345 is a better match for the Oracle than the IV or even the V? (you kind of imply this but I'd like to avoid making the wrong choice..again).
Thanks a lot!
brgs,
Marcelo
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