The logical expansion of concept, platform, and performance.

In any good story the plot intensifies and you can feel the increase in drama and tension. This is the role of the Model 20 Mk. 2. The footprint is intermediate-sized and the body more robust to take SME’s fluid damped Suspended Suspension System a level up. Advanced damping technology is also taken advantage of by way of advanced damping materials applied to the body to significantly reduce the effects of mechanical distortion on music. Vibrations from the motor assembly, bearing, and even airborne soundwaves from the speakers themselves and their impact on accuracy have been addressed. A split-level main and sub-chassis design further reduces distortion. Even speed control, accuracy, and stability have been improved by a new advanced drive system, making the Mk. 2 version of the Model 20 turntable a significant improvement over the highly acclaimed original.

 

Available with or without a tonearm, the Model 20 Mk. 2 is supplied as standard with SME’s flagship Series V ’arm in either 9” or 12” versions and wired with pure Mono-Crystal Silver wiring.

Specs

Model 20

Features

  • Outboard control unit with speed tunable to +/-0.01% of selected speed
  • Independent AC mains transformer
  • High-mass, high-density, split-level chassis CNC machined from premium aluminum billet
  • Independent high- and low-frequency damping
  • Suspended Suspension System for excellent resonance control
  • Fluid damping system
  • Intermediate chassis footprint
  • Sophisticated, new-generation fine pitch speed control
  • 9” SME Series V Tonearm with tungsten-alloy dynamic balance and constrained layer damping
  • Tonearm wired with Mono-Crystal Silver wiring
  • Machined aluminum platter with Iso-Damp top surface for optimized vinyl interface
  • Bi-phase synchronous AC motor system

Dimensions

  • Turntable: 17.72” W x 13.78” D x 6.89” H (450mm W x 350mm D x 175mm H)
  • Control unit: 5.91” W x 11.61” D x 3.23” H (150mm W x 295mm D x 82mm H)
  • Power Unit: 7.40” W x 9.53” D x 3.23” H (188mm W x 242mm D x 82mm H)

Weight

  • Turntable: 57.32 lbs. (26kg)
  • Control unit: 5.56 lbs. (2.52kg)
  • Power Unit: 8.91 lbs. (4.04kg)

Model 20/12

Features

  • Up to 20% improved performance over the Model 20 due to reduced angular error distortion
  • Outboard control unit with speed tunable to +/-0.01% of selected speed
  • Independent AC mains transformer
  • High-mass, high-density, split-level chassis CNC machined from premium aluminum billet
  • Independent high- and low-frequency damping
  • Suspended Suspension System for excellent resonance control
  • Fluid damping system
  • Intermediate chassis footprint
  • Sophisticated, new-generation fine pitch speed control
  • 12” SME Series V-12 Tonearm with tungsten-alloy dynamic balance and constrained layer damping
  • Tonearm wired with Mono-Crystal Silver wiring
  • Machined aluminum platter with Iso-Damp top surface for optimized vinyl interface
  • Bi-phase synchronous AC motor system

Dimensions

  • Turntable: 20.47” W x 14.76” D x 6.85” H (520mm W x 375mm D x 174mm H)
  • Control unit: 5.91” W x 11.61” D x 3.23” H (150mm W x 295mm D x 82mm H)
  • Power Unit: 7.40” W x 9.53” D x 3.23” H (188mm W x 242mm D x 82mm H)

Weight

  • Turntable: 79.37 lbs. (36kg)
  • Control unit: 5.56 lbs. (2.52kg)
  • Power Unit: 8.91 lbs. (4.04kg)

SME Product Line

MODEL 6
MODEL 12 Mk. 2
MODEL 15 Mk. 2
MODEL 20 Mk. 2
MODEL 30 Mk. 2
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