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Angeboten wird „Model 15A MK2 inkl. externem Netzteil - Aussteller“ von SME als Ausstellungsstück aus der Kategorie „Plattenspieler, Tonarme, Systeme...“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 4820785801 endet am 15.09.2026 um 06:10 Uhr.
Is this €10,900 SME Model 15 a genuine bargain, or just a fair deal? At €10,900, the asking price sits comfortably below the median of €11,360 from your recent comparable listings, and even dips just under the 25th percentile of €9,393—wait, no, €10,900 is actually above the 25th percentile (€9,393) but still below the median (€11,360), making it a strong, attractive deal in the current used market for this model in EUR.
The SME Model 15 is a revered belt-drive deck with a massive suspended subchassis, sensor-controlled motor, and optional 309 SPD arm that delivers exceptional stability and low resonance. At this price, you’re getting a high-end analog foundation that pairs brilliantly with quality MC cartridges, and if the listing includes the arm or is in clean original-owner condition, the upside is significant—this is a smart buy for serious analog enthusiasts who value mechanical precision over flash.
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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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