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At £9,990, this SME Model 15 listing sits just above the median of £9,658 from your four recent GBP comparables, making it a fair price that respects the current used market without being ambitious. It falls comfortably between the 25th percentile (£7,985) and 75th percentile (£10,033), so you aren’t paying a premium, but you’re also not getting a bargain.
The Model 15 is a respected suspended-subchassis deck that delivers smooth, controlled playback with excellent trackability, especially when paired with a quality arm like the Series 309 or V. If this listing includes original cables, accessories, or is from an original owner, the value leans even stronger toward a worthwhile buy. With no condition flags here, it’s a clean opportunity for a serious listener seeking a proven, high-performance turntable at a realistic price.
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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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