


Fine pitch speed adjustment allows increments/decrements of +/-0.01% of selected speed. Closed loop speed control is implemented using a proportional plus integral (PI) algorithm. The electronic controller uses a high performance microprocessor, optimised 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 2.5 kg (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 with a fine scroll. Machined from aluminium alloy and weighs over 4.6 kg (10 lbs). The Model 15 sub-chassis is suspended on 30 purpose moulded ‘O’ rings and weighs, together with the platter, more than 11.0 kg (24 lbs), thus meeting all the requirements of high density construction that is required to maintain freedom from colouration.Ĭontrolled 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. 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 platter.

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 our Models 20/3 & 30/2 turntable whilst retaining the more compact footprint preferred by many of our enthusiasts. THIS LISTING IS FOR A FLOOR SAMPLE IN THE SPECIAL CHROME EDITION! IT HAS MINIMAL USAGE AND COMES WITH ALL ORIGINAL BOXES, MATERIALS, AND FULL WARRANTY!
