SME

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For many decades SME has been home for the finest precision gramophone pick-up arms and turntables in the world. A manufactured jewel of near perfection in both performance and construction SME pick up arms and turntables have provided the most accurate reproduction of analogue audio from vinyl disc direct to the ears of a discerning listener or in the transfer of disc to other mediums. SME having won countless awards for engineering excellence, innovative design and performance accolades are now measured by their own standards and manufacturing achievements.

 

Series V pick up arm

• Unique one-piece pressure die-cast tone-arm utilising the advantages of magnesium, replace conventional fabricated construction.

• Internal constrained layer damps minute residual vibration leaving the tone-arm acoustically inert.

• Fine machined cartridge platform, enamel free to avoid interface resonance.A Stainless steel cross shaft, ground and thread ground. Carried in massive yoke on 10mm ABEC 7 ball races. Axis at record mean level to minimise warp-wow.

• Dynamic balance graduated vertical tracking force (VTF) control applies 0-3g x 0.125g through resonance controlled spring.

• Unique assembly gives high rigidity and allows bearings to be critically adjusted before tone-arm is fitted.

• Stainless steel vertical shaft, ground and thread ground, with integral 16mm diameter flange to couple shaft and yoke.

• 23mm diameter steel pillar, heat treated, ground and honed, carries two 17mm ABEC 7 ball races, widely spaced to resist tilt.

• Anti-skate control operates through tension spring and filament. Dial corresponds with VTF and has positive OFF position.

• Lowering/raising control gives smooth positive action. Height of lift can be adjusted.

• Subsonic lateral mode fluid damper can be instantly adjusted or cancelled.

• Dual-lock base provides movement control with high rigidity.

• Tungsten-alloy balance weight carried on damped two-point suspension. Extra-low inertia design assists warp riding.

• Underslung weight housing corrects centre of gravity and provides non-reflective tone-arm termination. Adjustment leadscrew journalled in twin ball races with lever clamping.

• Swivelling damped output socket minimises vibration transmission in sub-chassis use.

• Fine adjustment of arm height (VTA).

• Reference lines on tone-arm facilitate VTA setting.

• Fine adjustment of horizontal tracking angle (HTA). 

• New design alignment protractor sets HTA with greater accuracy.

• Advanced jig/template system guarantees correct positioning.

Brochure: http://www.sme.ltd.uk/html/seriesv.html

 

Series IV pick up arm

• Unique one-piece pressure die-cast tone-arm utilising the advantages of magnesium, replaces conventional fabricated construction.

• Internal constrained layer damps minute residual vibration leaving the tone-arm acoustically inert.

• Fine machined cartridge platform, enamel free to avoid interface resonance.

• Stainless steel cross shaft, ground and thread ground. Carried in massive yoke on 10mm ABEC 3 ball races. Axis at record mean level to minimise warp-wow.

• Unique assembly gives high rigidity and allows bearings to be critically adjusted before tone-arm is fitted.

• Stainless steel vertical shaft, ground and thread ground, with integral 16mm diameter flange to couple shaft and yoke.

• 23mm diameter steel pillar, heat treated, ground and honed, carries two 17mm ABEC 7 ball races, widely spaced to resist tilt.

• Anti-skate control operates through tension spring and filarnent. Dial corresponds with VTF and has positive OFF position.

• Lowering/raising control gives smooth positive action. Height of lift can be adjusted.

• Dual-lock base provides movement control with high rigidity.

• Tungsten-alloy balance weight carried on damped two-point suspension. Extra-low inertia design assists warp riding.

• Underslung weight housing corrects centre of gravity and provides non-reflective tone-arm termination. Adjustment leadscrew journalled in twin ball races with lever clamping.

• Swivelling damped output socket minimises vibration transmission in sub-chassis use.

• Reference lines on tone-arm facilitate VTA setting.

• Fine adjustment of horizontal tracking angle (HTA)

• New design alignment protractor sets HTA with great accuracy.

Brochure: http://www.sme.ltd.uk/html/seriesiv.html

 

Series 300 pick up arm

• Unique pressure die-cast magnesium shell detachable and interchangeable without disturbing cartridge or wiring.

• New design clamping arrangement ensures rigid junction with tone-arm.

• Two-piece ultra-stiff tone-arm reflects sophisticated metalworking techniques.

• Internal constrained layer damps minute residual vibrations making tone-arm acoustically inert.

• Stainless steel cross shaft, ground and thread ground. Carried in massive yoke on 10mm precision ball races. Axis at record mean level to minimise warp-wow.

• Unique assembly gives high rigidity and allows bearings to be critically adjusted before tone-arm is fitted.

• Stainless steel vertical shaft, ground and thread ground, with integral 16mm diameter flange to couple shaft and yoke.

• 23mm diameter steel pillar, heat treated, ground and honed, carries two 17mm precision ball races, widely spaced to resist tilt.

• Anti-skate control operates through tension spring and filament. Dial corresponds with VTF and has positive OFF position.

• Lowering/raising control gives smooth positive action. Height of lift can be adjusted.

• Dual-lock base provides movement control with high rigidity.

• Tungsten-alloy balance weight carried on damped two-point suspension. Extra-low inertia design assists warp riding.

• Underslung weight housing corrects centre of gravity and provides non reflective tone-arm termination.

• Swivelling, damped output socket minimises vibration transmission in sub-chassis use.

• Reference lines on tone-arm facilitate VTA setting.

• Fine adjustment of horizontal tracking angle (HTA).

• New design alignment protractor sets HTA with great accuracy.

• Cartridge leads and internal wiring LCOFC litz.

• Balanced LCOFC audio lead with gold plated phono plugs

Brochure: http://www.sme.ltd.uk/html/series300.html

 

Series M2 pick up arm

These arms offer at reasonable cost, meticulous build quality with all the most important features including lightweight stainless steel tonearm, detachable magnesium headshell with azimuth adjustment, tungsten balance weight, superb quality ball race bearings etc., and a level of stiffness and rigidity to suit all types of cartridge.

Brochure: http://www.sme.ltd.uk/html/seriesm2.html

 

Model 30/2 Turntable

With its many original design features the Model 30/2 is a unique turntable. There are no critical adjustments or setting up procedures. Its immaculate construction and finish stem from facilities and uncompromising quality control which have made SME a byword for engineering excellence. Judged by Germany's AUDIO 'the best turntable of all time' the Model 30/2 can be for the fortunate owner of an analogue collection the key to lasting musical enjoyment.

Brochure: http://www.sme.ltd.uk/html/model30.html

 

Model 20/2 Turntable

This finely engineered precision turntable offers a new listening experience from your treasured vinyl and 78's. Massive construction, extensional damping of major surfaces and lack of vibration from moving parts ensure tightly controlled detailed sound and stable stereo imaging. The Model 20/2 illustrated is equipped with the acclaimed Series V 'the best pick-up arm in the world'.

Brochure: http://www.sme.ltd.uk/html/model20.html

 

Model 10 Turntable

The SME Model 10 Precision Turntable is built to exacting engineering standards providing reliability and freedom from critical adjustments. Build integrity, sophisticated electronics and vibration free moving parts allow the full capabilities of any sound system to be fully explored.

Brochure: http://www.sme.ltd.uk/html/model10.html