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Offered is „Model 6 Classic“ by SME as second-hand device from the category „Record Player complete“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 4705659855 ends on 28.11.2026 at 16:33 o'clock.
This is a fair ask, sitting just above the €5,953 median and well within the recent €5,947–€6,547 comparable range. At €5,990, it’s priced like a normal market listing rather than a bargain or an ambitious outlier.
That makes sense for a well-regarded deck: the SME Model 6 has a serious reputation for engineering, speed stability, and a refined, low-noise presentation that still appeals to collectors and listeners who value build quality. A good-condition example is worth taking seriously here, especially if the arm, motor, suspension, and dust cover are complete and original.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Founded in 1946 by Alastair Robertson-Aikman as The Scale Model Equipment Company Limited in England, SME initially produced scale models and precision parts for engineering trades before pivoting in the 1950s to high-precision components for aircraft instruments and business machines. By 1961, it had relocated to a dedicated factory in Steyning, Sussex, and fully embraced audio engineering, developing its first tonearm for personal use. Now marking over 70 years of excellence, SME was acquired in 2016 by industrialist Ajay Shirke's Cadence Group, ensuring continued innovation while honoring its heritage, including recent moves like reviving the Garrard turntable brand.
SME specializes exclusively in precision turntables and tonearms, offering models like the acclaimed Model 30 series alongside a range of twelve standard arms and custom variants. With over one million tonearms sold worldwide, the company avoids diversification into amplifiers, speakers, DACs, headphones, or cables, focusing instead on unmatched engineering for vinyl playback.
Regarded as the gold standard in high-end analog audio, SME commands a niche position among discerning audiophiles for its Steyning facility—the world's largest and best-equipped for precision pick-up arms and turntables. Synonymous with industry-leading build quality and sonic refinement, it appeals to serious collectors and professionals who prioritize mechanical perfection over mass-market compromises.
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