We are offering for sale our SME Model 12A Mk2 ex-demo turntable which has had light use from new. The SME Model 12A comes with the SME 309 tonearm and corresponding head shell, finger lift and cartridge tag cables. The Model 12A MK2 will be sold without a cartridge, but if you purchase a cartridge from us along with the turntable, then we will fit it for free. Alternatively we will fit any existing cartridge you have at an additional cost. The SME Model 12A Mk2 will be packaged in the original box, but due to the weight of the box, we would rather the item be collected from us. We also offer delivery, depending on your location, at an extra cost.

Finish: Black
Serial Number: 006
Date Received: 15/12/22
Condition: Unmarked
Packaging: Yes
Accessories: Power supply, speed control, finger lift, instruction manual, cartridge tag cables
Delivery Options: In-store collection. Delivery available (ask for details).
Warranty: 12 months
New Price: £10,995
Saving: £1,600
Sale Price: £9,395

The SME Model 12A MK2 Turntable is a precision turntable of high mass made to exacting engineering standards for high performance. The chassis and sub-chassis are CNC machined from premium grade aluminium billet. The sub-chassis is suspended on an advanced isolation system for primary resonance control and houses the main bearing, platter and tonearm. Four fully adjustable feet are mechanically de-coupled from the main chassis by isolators providing base resonance control.

The main spindle is 19mm precision machined from high chrome tool steel, ground, super finished and supported in a sealed housing with individually fitted sintered bronze bearings of generous proportions needed for precise bearing and platter rotation.

The platter is machined from aluminium alloy and weighs over 4.6kg. Extensionally dampened with the top surface iso-damp, diamond-turned with a fine scroll for acoustic performance. This method of finishing upsets a myriad of tiny fibres which interface with the underside of the vinyl record. A substantial record clamp operating on the reflex principle ensures the largest possible platter contact even when appreciable record warp is present.

The motor conforms to the highest standards of silent running and the turntable is driven by a custom made bi-phase AC synchronous motor controlled by a highly advanced speed control unit providing precise speed accuracy and stability.

The SME Model 12 Mk2 comes equipped with an SME Model 309 tonearm and internal wiring by Crystal Cable as standard. Tonearm choice can be upgrade to the superior Series IV or series V.

The Speed Control Unit uses a dedicated DSP engine to generate two independent pure mathematical sine waves which provide total control of frequency, phase relationship and amplitude. These in turn are matched (tuned) to the motor for accuracy to obtain the best possible performance.

The speed range is 33.33 and 45rpm with independent memory settings via a switched encoder. Fine pitch speed increments/decrements of +/-0.01% of the selected speed are made by a rotary control on the Speed Control Unit fascia. The SCU case is CNC machined from billet aluminium. A separate mains Power Unit keeps the transformer away from the SCU and importantly separated from the turntable audio signal cables.

The SME Model 12A Mk2 is equipped with a premium grade signal cable from Crystal Cable which is installed inside the tonearm. Pure mono-crystal silver conductors in miniature format. Providing precious metal in its most pure version, lifting the musical performance to a higher level.

Features

• Natural, Open and Dynamic Sound
• High Mass and Small Footprint
• Close Tolerance Precision Bearing
• Isolated Suspension
• Precision Magnesium Tonearm
• Highly Advanced New Drive System
• Independent Mains Transformer
• LEMO Low Power Cables
• RCA Chassis Connectors
• Crystal Cable Internal Wiring
• Based on the award-winning Synergy
• Three Colour Options: Black, Dark Grey & Dark Blue

Technical Specifications

Series 309 tonearm

Turntable
Width: 370mm
Depth: 350mm
Height (top of tonearm): 178mm
Platter Diameter: 304mm
Spindle to Arm 215.35mm

Speed Control Unit
Width: 170mm
Depth: 305mm
Height: 68mm

Power Unit
Width: 190mm
Depth: 243mm
Height: 83mm

Platter: 305mm

Weight
Turntable: 21.3kg
Power Unit: 4.1kg
Speed Control Unit: 2.9kg
Shipping Weight: 33kg

SME Model 12 MK2 Manual