Wow. A new SME turntable: Model 15. Pretty

That just ruined my appetite for the next month! )MT(, posted on April 1, 2015 at 19:48:35
J. S. Bach Audiophile Posts: 9575 Location: Chester, SC Joined: November 28, 2001 Contributor Since: June 29, 2004	Later Gator, Dave

An upgraded SME 10....., posted on April 1, 2015 at 19:55:45
user510	According to the sites I've turned up this is still pre-production. But, interesting. Projected price tag.....$11,000.00 Ouch. -Steve

What is, posted on April 2, 2015 at 01:25:43
jusbe Audiophile Posts: 5950 Location: North Island Joined: April 4, 2000	that wire-frame thing under the tonearm, sticking up Big J "... only a very few individuals understand as yet that personal* salvation is a contradiction in terms."*

Stylus protector?, posted on April 2, 2015 at 01:30:14
Daverz Audiophile Posts: 2104 Location: So. California Joined: September 24, 2002	I think it's meant to protect the cantilever and stylus from impacts from below.

At 12K minus cart it's just porn , posted on April 2, 2015 at 04:20:40
MannyE Audiophile Posts: 2088 Location: Miami Beach Joined: March 4, 2001	Nevertheless, if I was a Russian mobster I would have one in my Miami Beach mansion.

Oh, perhaps it is., posted on April 2, 2015 at 04:57:10
jusbe Audiophile Posts: 5950 Location: North Island Joined: April 4, 2000	How quaint. And probably very useful. Big J "... only a very few individuals understand as yet that personal* salvation is a contradiction in terms."*

Cup holder. /t, posted on April 2, 2015 at 06:06:46
reuben Audiophile Posts: 1639 Joined: September 28, 2004	m Dark energy? Ridiculous! We live in an electric universe.

RE: That just ruined my appetite for the next month! , posted on April 2, 2015 at 06:14:25
genungo	Are you saying that you like the table, or that you don't like the table?

It is........., posted on April 2, 2015 at 07:57:13
Awe-d-o-file Dealer Posts: 21037 Location: 50 miles west of DC Joined: January 10, 2004	an old man hand stabilizer. You rest part of your hand there to limit the shaking and steady your old man hand while you put the needle in the groove..... E T April fool? ET "If at first you don't succeed, keep on sucking till you do suck seed" - Curly Howard 1936

Pretty? Not in my book, posted on April 2, 2015 at 09:53:58
jsm71 Audiophile Posts: 1123 Location: Cincinnati OH Joined: June 16, 2011	High quality? You bet. Pretty is the AMG Viella 12.

I think it is gorgeous and worth whatever, posted on April 2, 2015 at 10:23:32
jedrider Audiophile Posts: 15166 Location: No. California Joined: December 26, 2003	they are asking for it. Form follows function. I also think a lot of high-end stuff is downright ugly.

Transport handle ..., posted on April 2, 2015 at 10:43:50

jorisdallaire
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A feature first seen on the "soundburger" :-)

beauty is in the eyes...., posted on April 2, 2015 at 12:36:47

Penguin
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And i think they are both FUGLY :)
True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.

quote by Kurt Vonnegut

Stylus protector and more, posted on April 2, 2015 at 12:52:48
jperry Audiophile Posts: 418 Location: Phx, AZ Joined: September 11, 2004	It does protect the cartridge and stylus from side and under impacts, as well as providing a hand rest to manual cue, which is very handy. It can be easily removed for cartridge setup if desired.

It is ugly as ...................)MT(, posted on April 2, 2015 at 12:55:10
J. S. Bach Audiophile Posts: 9575 Location: Chester, SC Joined: November 28, 2001 Contributor Since: June 29, 2004	Later Gator, Dave

Amen Bother! NT, posted on April 2, 2015 at 12:58:20
jnr Reviewer Posts: 2164 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Joined: April 5, 2000	. theaudiobeatnik.com

RE: Wow. A new SME turntable: Model 15. Pretty, posted on April 2, 2015 at 13:33:25

markinuk
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Hi

The form factor is the same as the entry-level SME 10, the suspension resembles the system used on the 20 and 30. The model 10 uses polymer bushes for isolation instead of the true suspension on the top models.

Though expensive, all these decks are clearly very well engineered and finished. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, of course!

Mark

Nice!, posted on April 2, 2015 at 16:53:58
nu2toobs Audiophile Posts: 686 Location: So. Utah Joined: December 1, 2007	I like it, but I do own an Avid. ___ '"Henry keep your brakes on for this corner if you please"N.R.P.S

RE: Wow. A new SME turntable: Model 15. Pretty, posted on April 2, 2015 at 20:26:10

Darnit
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My comment is rather simple and very straight forward. After years of audiophile obsession, I have boiled down my World view to a couple of simple beliefs.
SME is all about serious high quality through serious engineering and sweat, and Ortofon makes fantastic cartridges.
Expensive, yes, but...if you can purchase one, you will have it to enrich your life for years and then SELL it for more than you paid for it.
What's not to LOVE about that?

RE: Wow. A new SME turntable: Model 15. Pretty, posted on April 3, 2015 at 07:29:48
samurai7595 Audiophile Posts: 348 Location: Canada Joined: November 1, 2007	Looks like an upgrade to the SME 10.

RE: Wow. A new SME turntable: Model 15. Pretty, posted on April 3, 2015 at 09:00:27
collinslaw@fuse.net Audiophile Posts: 524 Location: Northern Kentucky Joined: August 5, 2011	I want it. Tom Collins

RE: It is........., posted on April 3, 2015 at 10:03:14
airdronian Audiophile Posts: 72 Location: Alberta Joined: November 13, 2012	Gotta love built in hand stabilizers..... that would let me do away with the box I currently use. At a cost though...

RE: Wow. A new SME turntable: Model 15. Pretty, posted on April 3, 2015 at 14:27:58
BCR Audiophile Posts: 2444 Location: connecticut Joined: April 7, 2009	Me too!

Fun days! nt, posted on April 4, 2015 at 13:10:30
jusbe Audiophile Posts: 5950 Location: North Island Joined: April 4, 2000	Big J "... only a very few individuals understand as yet that personal* salvation is a contradiction in terms."*

Vinyl Asylum

Wow. A new SME turntable: Model 15. Pretty

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