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Magnetic cartridges which tracked at light weights were first integrated mono tonearm/cartridge combinations like the Shure Dynetic in 1957. Which was installed on a separate manual turntable. Together, anywhere from $129 to $300 depending on choices. SME didn't introduce the 3009 arm until 1960. Which was the first modern type tonearm like what we use now. Which replaced many tonearms like the Rek-O-Kut Micropoise and the Grays. Which really were broadcast tonearms just as much. The first aluminum light tonearm like we use today was the SME 3009 S2 Improved of 1970.
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