MODEL 30

SME Model 30 - turntable only $36,000
SME Model 30 - includes Series V tonearm $40,000

The ultimate turntable. The Model 30 is compact and incredibly dense, weighing in at 90 lbs. The Model 30 employs an ingenious suspension system, using a combination of elastomers and silicone to achieve an almost zero Q suspension. The main bearing which supports the over 15 lb. platter has such tight tolerances it requires a diluted watch oil to be properly lubricated! The SME platter mat has a unique combination of high shear stiffness and effective vertical damping to eliminate the energy feedback from the platter back into the record. The mechanically decoupled brushless three-phase motor eliminates cogging to ensure precise speed control, and also provides high torque to pull through the highest of dynamic passages with breeze. The combination of compact high mass, non-resonant materials, and speed stability in the motor/bearing assembly, provides a playback system that will astonish you with shear dynamics, clarity, and noise free background. All SME arms are compatible. Blank arm boards are available for other tonearms. The outboard power supply has 33, 45, and 78 speeds. 17.75"w x 8.66"h x 13.75"d. 90 lbs.