Turntable Reviews

SME 60 record player Associated Equipment

Sidebar 2: Associated Equipment

Analog sources: SME Model 30/2A, Roksan TMS, Brinkmann La Grange, Garrard 301, Thorens TD 124, Linn Sondek LP12, and Technics SL-1000 Mk2A turntables. Graham Model 2.2; SME Series V, IV.Vi, 309, 3009; Brinkmann 12.1; Breuer Dynamic Type 8; Technics EPA-100; Linn Ittok LVII; Fidelity Research FR-64S; Eminent Technology ET2 tonearms. Lyra Atlas, Dynavector DRT XV-1s, Grado Legacy Epoch, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Koetsu Urushi and Rosewood, Linn Troika, Luxman LMC-5, Kiseki Purple Heart, Red Rose Petal 2, Denon DL-103, Audio Note IQ3 phono cartridges. Technics RS-1520 reel to reel, Nakamichi Dragon cassette deck.
Preamplification: PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium, Croft Vitale line preamplifiers; CH Precision P1, Parasound JC 3 Jr., Fosgate Signature, Vendetta Research SCP-2B, Sutherland Little Loco phono preamplifiers.
Power amplifiers: Audio Note P2 SE Signature, Belles 150A, Conrad-Johnson Classic Sixty.
Integrated amplifier: Pass Labs INT-150.
Loudspeakers: Quad ESL-57 electrostatics with Gradient SW-57 woofers; PSB Synchrony One; HSU Research TN1220 (2) and SVS SB-2000 Pro subwoofers.
Cables: Cardas Neutral Reference and Golden Reference interconnects; Hovland tonearm; Cardas Neutral Reference speaker.
Accessories: Shunyata Denali 6000/S and Shunyata Hydra V-Ray power conditioners; ASC Tube Traps and Room Tune room treatments; Zoethecus Z4 rack; Sicomin platform, Target TT5T stands, and Goldmund cones.—Michael Trei

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SME Limited
Mill Rd., Steyning
West Sussex BN44 3GY
England
(416) 638-8207
sme.co.uk
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AnalogueFan's picture
Submitted by AnalogueFan on July 20, 2023 - 11:33am

The one reviewed on analogplanet.com yesterday is much more innovative.

https://www.analogplanet.com/content/origin-live-sovereign-s-mkv-turntable-enterprise-mkiv-tonearm

Anton's picture
Submitted by Anton on July 20, 2023 - 12:13pm

Well, that's a relief. Those people with more money than brains who spring for 80,000 dollar + turntables really can't be bothered with that tweaky audiophile stuff.

If only SME could make a fully auto table! Or, make a changer!

jimtavegia's picture
Submitted by jimtavegia on July 20, 2023 - 1:18pm

I still think that beyond the Model 6 is serious diminishing returns, but YMMV. Then you have to buy a cartridge worthy and then a phono stage, then the rest of your system might need an upgrade. Moves and counter-moves will be in order.

And then there is only a 2-year warranty. A repair on that would not be cheap.

Glotz's picture
Submitted by Glotz on July 20, 2023 - 1:24pm

Get on your knees and HAIL the greatness of SME!

If it had laser beams, I would only wish it would zap the naysayers.

Ortofan's picture
Submitted by Ortofan on July 20, 2023 - 7:40pm

... "Best Pick-Up Arm in the World" retailed for about $150.
Mount it on a Thorens TD125, a Linn LP12, a Technics SP10 or a Sony PS2251 - none of which cost more than $400 - and that was the state-of-the-art record player of the day. $550 all in, equivalent to $3500 now. They were great performers back then and are still great today.

MhtLion's picture
Submitted by MhtLion on July 21, 2023 - 7:11am

Great review! I like it. Wish I can afford it.

volvic's picture
Submitted by volvic on July 24, 2023 - 3:13pm

Then again, I don’t as an owner of the 10, which I already think is a great table. I’ve heard the 12, and the 20, and each one offers more. I can only imagine how great the 60 is. I want one, but then again I can’t afford one.

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