SME Model Synergy Turntable

Introducing SME

Founded in 1946, and with over one million tonearms sold worldwide, SME Limited is the world’s most accomplished manufacturer of high quality turntables and tonearms. SME is well known for its no compromise passion for engineering perfection and extreme attention to detail.

SME turntables feature precision engineered construction, extensional damping of major surfaces and vibration free moving parts, allowing them to deliver outstanding dynamic range and pitch stability, exceptional detail and resolution, superior tonal neutrality and a unique ability to more closely reproduce the sound of the original studio master tape.

Alastair Robertson-Aikman, founder, designer and creator of SME Precision Turntables and Tonearms had a no compromise passion for engineering perfection and for perfecting the art of precision made high-end audio equipment. The SME DNA of extreme attention to detail, engineering excellence and ultimate perfection was written. This is known as “the SME way” and remains as SME’s core values and principles, which is translated into every SME product.

SME is the most iconic name in tonearm and turntable engineering and epitomizes the very best of British engineering. Combining innovation with meticulous manufacturing and attention to detail has made SME a market leader for decades. With increased investment allowing for new product development, the company will build on its legacy of designing and manufacturing the best tonearms and turntables in the world.

SME is the most iconic name in tonearm and turntable engineering and epitomizes the very best of British engineering. Combining innovation with meticulous manufacturing and attention to detail has made them a market leader for decades. With increased investment allowing for new product development, the company will build on its legacy of designing and manufacturing the best tonearms and turntables in the world.

In August 2016 the company was purchased by the Cadence Group which already has controlling interests in several other prestigious audio brands. Cadence has a reputation for helping its companies grow further and to extend their research and development activities.

Isn’t it time you had a listen?