SME Model 12
High-end turntables · 2015–present In production
$15,599 US reference price
A single-tower high-mass SME with a damped aluminium platter and the option of a 12-inch arm. Sold in the US as the Model 12 Mk2 (w/ 309 tonearm).
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
- Sold without a cartridge fitted — budget for a compatible cartridge and setup before first use.
- Professional setup of tracking force, alignment, azimuth and arm height is worth budgeting for at this level.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | sold bare |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | aluminium, damped |
| Tonearm | SME 309 / M2-12 |
| Dimensions | 370mm (W) x 178mm (H) x 350mm (D) [turntable only, height to top of tonearm] |
| Weight | 46.9 lb (21.26 kg) |
| Finishes | SME Black, Dark Grey, Dark Blue (with contrast detailing) |
| Warranty | 24 months standard; extendable to 5 years with product registration |
| Years | 2015–present |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
The fitted cartridge is not mapped to a verified replacement part. See the model-specific stylus guidance →
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.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |
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