SME Model 8 Turntable
Our price: £9,995.00
What HFL Thinks
SME Model 8 Turntable – We love our vinyl at HFL and I don’t think there is any question that SME make some of the best turntables in the world today. Until you have experienced the legendary build quality of an SME turntable you really have no idea of the levels and the attention to detail SME go to when developing and building their turntables. They really are designed to last a life time whilst giving a very accurate and musical presentation of your beloved vinyl collection, in all honesty no one makes turntables like SME so please come in to HFL to experience an SME turntable for yourself.
The Model 8 is more than just a turntable; it’s a masterpiece of engineering. Featuring an impressive 40% increase in mass from the Model 6 series, this turntable offers extreme stability and resonance control in its category. Every enhancement in the Model 8 demonstrates SME’s unwavering commitment to performance and design. The plinth is CNC machined chassis made from a unique polymer high density resin material providing high mass, small footprint and superb resonance absorption. Main bearing, spindle and drive pulleys are precision made to the exact standards of all SME high-end turntables. A new generation highly sophisticated electronic speed control unit provides fine pitch speed adjustment within a wide band range. Machined aluminium finishers fitted to the isolation feet complete the look. The Model 8 turntable is equipped with the renowned SME 309 tonearm and features internal Crystal Cable wiring as standard. It is offered in three paint finishes: traditional SME Black, White, and Midnight Blue, each with contrasting details.
PRIMARY FEATURES
- Enhanced Mass: Improved stability and resonance control elevate audio fidelity.
- Platter: Increased thickness provides optimal stability and tracking accuracy.
- Improved Speed Control Unit: Precision and consistency derived from the advanced Model 60 technology.
- Advanced Adjustable Feet: Superior levelling and isolation for maximised performance on any surface.
- Refined Mounting Boards: Minimised unwanted vibrations between the tonearm and plinth.
- Revamped Output Connections: Redesigned phono and low voltage input sockets enhance durability and connectivity.
- Gold-Plated WBT RCA Sockets: High-quality sockets improve signal conductivity.
- SME 309 Tonearm: Features a magnesium tonearm and a removable head shell, allowing for effortless cartridge changes.
- Colour Scheme: Choose from three elegant options: White, Midnight, and Black.
Weight & Dimensions
Weights & Dimensions (mm) Turntable
Width: 435
Depth: 320
Height: 150
Platter Diameter: 300
Spindle to Arm: 215.4
Net Weight: 12.40kg
Speed Control Unit
Width: 152
Depth: 275
Height: 85
Net Weight: 2.40kg
Power Consumption:
Idle 5W- Max 10W
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