The Funk Firm Gett! vs SME Synergy
Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: The Funk Firm Gett! · SME Synergy.
| Specification | The Funk Firm Gett! |
SME Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Highlighted difference. $550 (used) | $36,789 |
| Category | High-end | High-end |
| Status | discontinued | current |
| Years | 2018–? | 2019–present |
| Drive | belt drive | belt drive |
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual | manual |
| Cartridge supplied | sold bare | Highlighted difference. Ortofon Windfeld Ti (fitted) |
| Phono stage | No | Highlighted difference. Yes |
| USB output | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Platter | Achromat | aluminium, damped |
| Tonearm | Funk FX-R II (option) | SME 309 |
| Wow & flutter | — | — |
Practical differences
Highlighted cells show a lower reference price, support for more listed speeds, or the presence of a convenience feature. They are not an overall score.
On price alone the The Funk Firm Gett! costs less, coming in $36,239 (about 6589%) below the SME Synergy, bearing in mind one figure is a current reference price and the other a typical used price that moves with condition.
Both are belt-drive, so that part of the experience should feel similar on either deck: a motor that's mechanically isolated from the platter by an elastic belt, which is the usual route to a quieter noise floor — the default choice across most of hi-fi.
The SME Synergy has a built-in phono stage. Skip the phono stage and you'll need one built into your amp, or a separate box, to play through normal speakers.
The The Funk Firm Gett! is discontinued, so that side of this comparison is really "used The Funk Firm Gett! vs new SME Synergy" — factor in condition, service history and the lack of a warranty against a fresh unit with manufacturer support.
Bottom line: the The Funk Firm Gett! has the lower reference price; the table shows which documented features change with the $36,239 gap.
Retailer searches
4 US retailers handle used or discontinued decks like this — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | Search at eBay ↗ |
| Guitar Center | music retail | Free standard shipping on most orders $25+. | Search at Guitar Center ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | Search at Reverb ↗ |
| Upscale Audio | hifi independent | Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). | Search at Upscale Audio ↗ |
Live retailer offers
Checking current in-stock offers for SME Synergy…
Retailer searches
1 US retailer stock SME — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | Search at eBay ↗ |

