SME, MODEL 30/12

item info

category: electronics > turntables

drive system: belt drive

speeds: 33/45

tonearm: Series V

weight: Net: 118 lbs., 53.5kg Shipping: 175.5 lbs., 79.5kg

tags: MODEL 3012

item description

Internal constrained layer damps minute residual vibration leaving the tonearm acoustically inert.

Precision machined cartridge platform to avoid interface resonance.

Stainless steel horizontal thread ground spindle carried in massive yolk on 10mm ball races. Axis at record mean level to minimize warp-wow.

Dynamic balance and graduated vertical tracking force (VTF) control applies 3g x 0.125g through resonance controlled helical spring.

Stainless vertical thread ground spindle with integral 16mm diameter flange to couple spindle and yoke.

23mm diameter heat treated, ground and honed steel pillar carries two 17mm diameter ball races spaced widely to prevent tilt.

Anti-skate operated via tension spring and filament. Dial corresponds with VTF and has a positive off position.

Cueing control has positive action and height of lift is adjustable.

Sub-sonic lateral-mode damper is adjustable or defeatable.

Dual lock base provides movement control with high rigidity.

Tungsten-alloy counterweight carried on two-point suspension. Ultra-low inertia design assists warp riding.

Under slung weight housing corrects center of gravity and provides non-reflective termination.

Swiveling damped output-socket minimizes vibration transmission in sub-chassis use.

Fine adjustment of arm height (VTA).

Calibration lines on tonearm facilitate VTA setting.

Fine adjustment of horizontal tracking angle (HTA).

Advanced jig / template / protractor system included guarantees correct positioning.