{"product_id":"sme-model-15-copy","title":"SME Model 8 Turntable with Series 309 Tonearm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSME Model 8 Turntable with Series 309 Tonearm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSME Model 8\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precision-engineered belt-drive turntable designed to deliver exceptional rotational stability, resonance control and accurate vinyl tracking. It features a high-density CNC-machined polymer-resin chassis, a new-generation AC motor drive system derived from SME's Model 60 technology, an electronically controlled platter speed system and the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eSME Series 309 tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e. The complete package is supplied with internal Crystal Cable wiring and high-quality WBT RCA connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision SME Model 8 turntable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSME Series 309 magnesium tonearm included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC-machined high-density polymer-resin chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-mass construction for improved stability and resonance control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC motor drive system derived from SME Model 60 technology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic speed control with fine pitch adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-machined acetal platter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable isolation feet for accurate levelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefined tonearm mounting board for vibration control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable SME 309 magnesium headshell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAzimuth adjustment on the tonearm headshell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTungsten tonearm balance weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal Cable internal tonearm wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-plated WBT RCA output sockets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied record weight \/ clamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in Black, White and Midnight Blue finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAC Motor \u0026amp; Drive System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 8 employs a \u003cstrong\u003ecustom AC motor drive system\u003c\/strong\u003e developed using technology derived from SME's flagship Model 60. The motor uses twin coils driven by two precision sine waves generated by a dedicated electronic control system. This arrangement provides accurate and stable platter rotation while allowing the user to fine-tune playback speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrive Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelt Drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotor Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC Motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotor Technology\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwin-Coil AC Motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpeed Control\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronic \/ DSP-Based\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNominal Speeds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33⅓ RPM \/ 45 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpeed Adjustment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine Electronic Pitch Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAcetal Platter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 8 uses a precisely machined \u003cstrong\u003eblack acetal platter\u003c\/strong\u003e supported by a precision sub-platter and main bearing. The platter is designed to provide a stable rotational platform while its machined surface works together with the supplied record weight to maintain secure record contact during playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlatter Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Acetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlatter Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 1.85 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClose-Coupled Belt Drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecord Interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachined Platter Surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecord Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSME Series 309 Tonearm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 8 is equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eSME Series 309 tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e, a precision magnesium tonearm designed to provide accurate cartridge alignment and controlled tracking. Its detachable magnesium headshell allows convenient cartridge changes, while azimuth adjustment enables precise cartridge alignment. The arm uses high-quality ball-race bearings and a tungsten balance weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTonearm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSME Series 309\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTonearm Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium Alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEffective Mass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCartridge Balance Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–17 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVertical Tracking Force\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–2.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeadshell\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetachable Magnesium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeadshell Adjustment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAzimuth Adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBalance Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTungsten\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInternal Wiring\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrystal Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Density Polymer-Resin Chassis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 8's chassis is \u003cstrong\u003eCNC machined from a high-density polymer-resin material\u003c\/strong\u003e. The substantial construction is designed to provide a rigid, high-mass platform with effective resonance absorption. The chassis incorporates refined mounting areas for the tonearm and drive components to minimise unwanted mechanical interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChassis Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCNC-Machined High-Density Polymer Resin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Mass \/ Rigid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResonance Control\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh Absorption Polymer Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTonearm Mounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefined Isolated Mounting Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIsolation \u0026amp; Levelling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour \u003cstrong\u003eadjustable isolation feet\u003c\/strong\u003e provide accurate levelling and help control external vibration. The machined aluminium finishers complement the high-density chassis and allow the turntable to be positioned securely on a suitable support surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNumber of Feet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeet Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable Isolation Feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLevelling\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinishers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachined Aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 8 provides high-quality analogue phono connectivity through \u003cstrong\u003egold-plated WBT RCA sockets\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tonearm uses Crystal Cable internal wiring, and a dedicated earth connection is provided for integration with a phono stage or amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAudio Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRCA Phono Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRCA Sockets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold-Plated WBT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInternal Tonearm Wiring\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrystal Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEarth Connection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBuilt-In Phono Stage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDigital Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpeed \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe electronic speed controller provides precise adjustment of the platter's rotational speed. The Model 8 is designed for accurate 33⅓ and 45 RPM playback, with the speed controller allowing fine adjustment when precise pitch matching is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlayback Speeds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33⅓ RPM \/ 45 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpeed Control\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpeed Adjustment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine Pitch Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMeasured Wow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.02%*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMeasured Flutter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.04%*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMeasured Rumble\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-74.0 dB DIN-B Weighted*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e*Independent laboratory measurements reported by Hi-Fi News; these figures are not manufacturer-rated specifications.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 8 is available in three SME finishes, allowing the turntable to complement a range of high-end audio systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSME Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidnight Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e435 mm \/ 43.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 mm \/ 15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320 mm \/ 32 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e435 × 150 × 320 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12.4 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSME Series 309 Tonearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable Magnesium Headshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTungsten Tonearm Balance Weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord Weight \/ Clamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal Cable Tonearm Wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-Plated WBT RCA Connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable Isolation Feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Supply \/ Speed Controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating Accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Revolver Club","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":44062490689654,"sku":null,"price":1093220.34,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":44062490722422,"sku":null,"price":1093220.34,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Midnight Blue","offer_id":44062490755190,"sku":null,"price":1093220.34,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1451\/files\/SME-Model-8-Black-FrontTop_16x9_2560x1440_U_100-1920x1080_png.webp?v=1787730716","url":"https:\/\/www.therevolverclub.com\/products\/sme-model-15-copy","provider":"The Revolver Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}