30/2 II

About the 30/2 II

The SME Model 30/2 Mk II is a flagship precision turntable delivering outstanding performance and considered by many as the world’s reference standard turntable. It features heavy mass construction with a main and sub-chassis designed to resist flexing at low frequencies and attenuate high-frequency resonance through extensional damping. The turntable weighs over 42kg, emphasizing its size and density for vibration control. It includes a sophisticated drive system that advances speed control and accuracy, ensuring excellent dynamics and pitch stability. The Model 30/2 Mk II is available with or without the flagship SME Series V tonearm, which features contrasting silver printed detail and Crystal Cable internal wiring. Key features include a suspended suspension system, chassis fluid damping, close tolerance precision bearing, independent mains transformer, and options for RCA or XLR chassis connectors. The design reflects over six decades of audio engineering excellence, focusing on controlling vibration, resonance, mechanical energy, and electrical fields for uncoloured, high-fidelity sound reproduction.