I was using AKG PS 8es at the time, and what a wonderful combination! I was in heaven.
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In the 80s, I saved up my money and bought an SME Series IIIs (and later added the damper). But seeing those videos, a little voice is telling me I need an arm that has so much copper coating on the armrest extension that you can scratch it with a knife without breaking through to the underlying aluminum. Wow - the sexiness of overengineering! Those videos were fascinating! I haven't really thought about SME in a long time - they are so out of my price range that it's ridiculous. Your trying to put names and prices in order, I don't get it. The Series IV is a worthy relative of 'the best pick-up arm in the world' with a sonic performance reflecting the care and attention to detail underlying its design and manufacture. Although presented at a lower price it retains the unique one-piece magnesium tone-arm, dual-lock base and other advanced features listed. The Series IV precision pick-up arm owes much to the technology developed for the acclaimed Series V. Our designers can be justly proud of these models which offer a performance and manufacturing excellence unmatched by many more expensive models. The detachable magnesium headshell has a new style coupling, providing the convenience of rapid cartridge interchange without loss of rigidity. One piece magnesium tone arm, available as Model 309 and Model 310. Speed ranges: 33.3, 45 & 78 rpm.The Series 300 broadens the application of SME technology. Fine pitch speed adjustment allows increments/decrements of +/-0.01% of selected speed.
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Closed loop speed control is implemented using a proportional plus integral (PI) algorithm. The electronic controller uses a high performance microprocessor, optimized for motor control. The turntable is driven by a 3 phase, brushless outrunner motor with 8-pole Neodymium magnets and 3 integrated Hall effect sensors and virtually vibrationless by reason of its 5.5 lbs weight as well as being isolated on urethane mounts that are adjustable for accurate belt positioning. A substantial reflex clamp ensures the largest possible platter contact even when an appreciable record warp is present. This method of finishing contacts a myriad of tiny fibres with the underside of the record, firmly coupling it to the platter. It is extensionally damped, the top surface being diamond-turned Machined from aluminium alloy and weighs over 10 lbs. The Model 15 sub-chassis is suspended on 30 purpose moulded ‘O’ rings and weighs, together with the platter, more than 24 lbs, thus meeting all the requirements of high density construction that is required to maintain freedom fromĬontrolled by a central fluid damper which controls the sub-chassis motion, offers a resistive ground path for acoustic signals, eliminates overshoot and gives almost zero ‘Q’ recovery. Standard arm mountings suit all SME 9" and 10" arms.
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The main spindle is 19 mm (3/4″) machined from high chrome tool steel, it is ground, super finished and supported in a sealed housing with individually fitted sintered bronze bearings of generous proportions needed to support the Its superb performance together with laid back styling make it a glamorous addition to your sound system that will astound and amaze listeners for many years to come. The Model 15 has been designed with the same attention to detail combined with simplicity of operation that has come to be expected from all SME products. Receiving its inspiration from the superb Model 10 precision turntable, the Model 15 seeks to emulate the excellence of the Models 20/3 and 30/2 turntable while retaining the more compact footprint preferred by many enthusiasts. The Model 15 could be described as “the ultimate in recovery vehicles”, allowing the cartridge to retrieve the last iota of recorded material from the vinyl disc approaching the ultimate in perfection. The SME Model 15 is available with 2 of their fine tonearms - the 309 or the Series V. Streamers/Streamer Hubs/Network Audio Players.