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This precision turntable offers uncompromising quality and engineering excellence. The high mass, extensional dampening, ingenious suspension and intelligent acoustic treatment delivers audio excellence. A new highly sophisticated drive system provides a significant advancement in speed control, stability and accuracy
OVERVIEW
Great condition pre-owned SME MK2 Model 20/12 Turntable, No tonearm.
Unit comes with original box, packaging, power cord, and manual. TONEARM NOT INCLUDED.
Rated 8/10 for minor cosmetic wear consistent with age and use.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Turntable Unit
• Dimensions: 520mm (W) x 375mm (D) x 174mm (H)
• Weight: 36kg
• Platter: 325mm
• Sub-chassis: 16mm thick, resists flexing at low frequencies
• Construction: High-density, with a suspended suspension system
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Speed Control
• Speeds: 33.3, 45, and 78 rpm
• Control: Closed-loop speed control with a PI (Proportional + Integral) algorithm
• Fine Adjustment: +/-0.01% increments of the selected speed
• Control Unit Dimensions: 150mm (W) x 295mm (D) x 82mm (H)
• Control Unit Weight: 2.52kg
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Power Supply
• Power Unit Dimensions: 188mm (W) x 242mm (D) x 82mm (H)
• Power Unit Weight: 4.04kg
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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The $5,295 asking price for this no-tonearm SME MK2 Model 20/12 looks like a solid bargain against the used market, where clean examples without arms typically hover between $8,000-$12,000, depending on condition and provenance—new ones push £20,000+ even sans arm. At unknown condition, it's a steal if it's been babied, but don't get carried away without proof.
Buyers should zero in on the main bearing for play or noise, as these can wear after heavy use and demand a costly rebuild. Verify the suspension towers flex smoothly without binding, and confirm the speed control unit, power supply, and original cables are included—missing bits can sour the deal fast.
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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