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Are you getting a fair shot at a genuinely desirable deck, or paying too close to the current run-up? At £6,990, this sits below the £8,133 median and also under the £6,265 25th percentile would-be threshold? Actually, with the numbers given, it’s above the 25th percentile and below the median, so this reads as a good-value asking price rather than a bargain-basement steal.
What makes it worth a look is that the Model 15 is widely respected for serious, low-colouration analogue performance and proper engineering; in good order, it’s the sort of deck that rewards a careful setup and can anchor a high-end system for years. If the armboard, cables, suspension, and original accessories are all present, that adds real upside; with an unknown condition note, I’d want confirmation that the bearing, motor, and suspension are healthy before moving quickly.
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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