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.

Comparison of The Funk Firm Gett! and SME Synergy
Specification The Funk Firm
Gett!
SME
Synergy
PriceHighlighted difference. $550 (used)$36,789
CategoryHigh-endHigh-end
Statusdiscontinuedcurrent
Years2018–?2019–present
Drivebelt drivebelt drive
Speeds33/45 rpm33/45 rpm
Operationmanualmanual
Cartridge suppliedsold bareHighlighted difference. Ortofon Windfeld Ti (fitted)
Phono stageNoHighlighted difference. Yes
USB outputNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
PlatterAchromataluminium, damped
TonearmFunk 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.

Retailers selling The Funk Firm Gett!
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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

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Retailer searches

1 US retailer stock SME — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.

Retailers selling SME Synergy
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eBay marketplace Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. Search at eBay ↗

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