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SME Returns to the German High-End Market with Audio Reference as New Distributor
Audio Reference becomes the new German distributor for British analog specialist SME, strengthening its high-end portfolio after Brexit-related market changes.
Founded in 1946 as The Scale Model Equipment Company, SME evolved from aerospace precision engineering to a global reference brand for tonearms and turntables.
Iconic Series II tonearms, especially models 3009 and 3012 from the 1960s, set international benchmarks for construction quality and audiophile performance.
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Audio Reference Announces SME Distribution Partnership Featuring Precision Turntable Models
Audio Reference has taken over the distribution of SME, a notable brand in British analog audio engineering.
SME, founded in 1946, originally manufactured precision models and instruments before presenting its first tonearm in 1959.
The SME Series V tonearm, introduced in 1986, is renowned for its magnesium construction and precise mechanical engineering.