{"product_id":"new-product-template-oct-25-make-a-copy-copy-copy-3","title":"SME 20\/3A TURNTABLE\/SME V TONEARM\/BENZ MICRO LPS MC CARTRIDGE","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItem Details\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"5\"\u003eManufactured in 2012 (turntable \u0026amp; tonearm) 2024 (cartridge).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"5\"\u003eThe tonearm was serviced in 2022 with internal wiring replaced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"5\"\u003eThis item is in excellent \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hificonsultants.co.uk\/pages\/the-hfc-grading-scale\"\u003econdition (9\/10)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"5\"\u003eNo original packaging for the turntable but the original tonearm box and manuals are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Numbers: 129 turntable, 58755 tonearm, 47257 cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquivalent UK retail price inc. cartridge: £18,000 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSME Model 20\/3A\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reference-quality suspended turntable that embodies SME's renowned precision engineering and commitment to analogue excellence. Precision-machined in England from aerospace-grade aluminium, the Model 20\/3A features a high-mass chassis, advanced suspension system and exceptionally accurate belt-drive mechanism, delivering outstanding speed stability and superb resistance to vibration. Paired with the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eSME V tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e, celebrated for its rigidity, precision bearings and meticulous construction, and fitted with a \u003cstrong\u003eBenz Micro moving coil cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, this combination offers exceptional tracking ability, remarkable detail retrieval and an effortlessly natural musical presentation. Together, these components create a highly accomplished analogue front end capable of revealing the full depth, dynamics and emotion contained within vinyl recordings. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-86c0e697.svg#304883\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eHi-Fi+\u003c\/strong\u003e, Alan Sircom praised the \u003cstrong\u003eSME Model 20\u003c\/strong\u003e series for its exemplary engineering, superb pitch stability and exceptionally low noise floor. The review highlighted the turntable's ability to deliver outstanding timing, transparency and musical authority, describing it as a reference-level analogue source capable of extracting extraordinary detail from vinyl recordings.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriting for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStereophile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Michael Fremer applauded the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSME V tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for its extraordinary precision, rigidity and effortless tracking performance, noting that its engineering allows cartridges to perform at their absolute best. The review highlighted its exceptional neutrality, stability and ability to retrieve the finest musical detail, cementing its reputation as one of the world's finest tonearms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out to us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Georgia\" size=\"5\"\u003ePlease Note: Due to the size, weight and delicate nature of this item we cannot offer shipping overseas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"thehificonsultants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58589882253696,"sku":null,"price":9750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/0598\/0214\/files\/6F49207E-88BE-4EB1-BB32-8AB698A6C6F5_1_201_a.jpg?v=1785425869","url":"https:\/\/hificonsultants.co.uk\/products\/new-product-template-oct-25-make-a-copy-copy-copy-3","provider":"thehificonsultants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}