Do SME V's come with detchable head shell?

Yes they have a removable headshell. Sumiko in the US just does not bring them in. Now you can adjust azumith.

Paul

SME V is made in both fixed and detachable versions.

Dear friends: The SME V or IV comes with non-removable headshell but the 300 series come wwith removable headshell, but there are ddifferences in the quality sound reproduction between the V/IV and the 300 series.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

If you can find them, the Model 10 tonearm has the SME V magnesium tonearm tube AND a removeable headshell, although it only has the ABEC-1 bearings as on the 300 series arms. The 300/Model 10 arms acan also be upgraded with the FDIV fluid damper and VTA adjustment wand that comes with the V series arms.

Yes - the SME V comes with a removable headshell - it is a current model. Sometimes it is known as a Vd. I have one mounted on my Teres turntable. (It is not a 300, it is a V.) I can (and do) adjust azimuth.

The SME designed connection between arm and headshell is significantly stronger than that between cartridge and headshell. SME engineers claim the headshell/arm joint is structurally a match to the non-removable headshell version to the effect that there is no sonic difference between them.

Tim