SME Unveils Next-Generation Model 8 and SME Model 35 Turntables
British audio company SME has released two high-end turntables the Model 8 and Model 35 along with their new Series Vi tonearm. These products showcase SME’s 75+ years of expertise in turntable design while bringing major improvements in sound quality, vibration control, and speed accuracy
Key Features Of The New SME Turntables
- SME Model 8: The New Entry Point To High-End Vinyl
Complete Model 8 Redesign: 40% increase in mass aiding Model 6’s successor to improve stability and resonance control.
Enhanced Platter & Speed Control: Improved flank and electronic speed control Model 60 ensures accurate playback.
SME 309 Tonearm: Notable features include magnesium construction, Crystal Cable wiring, removable head shell, and gold-plated WBT RCA sockets for flawless signal transmission.
Aesthetic Options: Offered in White, Midnight Blue, or SME Black. Priced at £9,999.
- SME Model 35: The New Reference Standard
Tri-Column Suspension: Inverted, enclosed suspension replaces Model 30’s open design providing improved vibration isolation.
Hydraulic Damping System: Suspension and bearing rotational stability enhancement.
Series Vi Tonearm: CNC precision machined from high-density polymer resulting in ultra-low resonant build for improved tonal accuracy.
Pricing: £35,999 (Black/Silver), £37,999 (Midnight Blue/Gunmetal).
- SME Series Vi Tonearm: Advancements in Precision
Single-Piece Polymer Construction: The improvement achieves purer sound reproduction through the reduction of resonance.
Circular Cross-Section Design: Enhances detail retrieval in the reproduction of sound minimizing the unwanted vibrations.
Additional Innovations: SME Music
Alongside this, SME Music was established to create high quality analog audio recordings featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. These recordings aim to encapsulate the raw essence of performing live, and are etched directly onto lacquer with no digital modifications.
The Model 8 and Model 35 showcase the relentless drive of SME towards innovation in the world of vinyl records, seamless integrating traditional artisanal techniques with contemporary architecture. These turntables offer exceptional performance damping, speed control, tonearm technology, setting unparalleled standards for audiophiles and vinyl lovers.
Authorized dealers and the official website of SME have further information.
