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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.

Thanks
snackeyp
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
278 posts
 
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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cerrot
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I purchased one about 6 moths ago and it came with a cable.  
pcosta
202 posts
 
SME IV-Vi is not the same as SME IV.  SME IV-vi  was is SUMIKO exclusive

https://www.upscaleaudio.com/products/sme-series-iv-vi-tonearm
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snackeyp OP
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Thanks for posting this.  The link to Upscale's site does indeed state that the tonearm cable is not included.  I actually purchased mine from Upscale.  Mystery solved.  
SME IV-Vi is not the same as SME IV.  SME IV-vi  was is SUMIKO exclusive

https://www.upscaleaudio.com/products/sme-series-iv-vi-tonearm

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