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SME Model 10/A


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The SME Model 10 precision turntable is built to exacting engineering standards providing reliability and freedom from critical adjustments. Build integrity, sophisticated electronics and vibration free moving parts allow the full capabilities on any sound system to be fully explored.

The designer’s aim; a more affordable product, preserving as much as possible of the performance and engineering excellence found in the celebrated Model 30/2 ‘the best turntable of all time’.

  • The Model 10 weighs more than 15kg (33lb) but is only Ø304mm, thus meeting all the requirements of high density construction on which freedom from colouration depends.
  • The turntable is supported on three large polymer isolators within adjustable feet allowing quick and easy levelling.
  • A cruciform sub-chassis carried on three polymer loaded towers. A novel design which affords impressive isolation without float.
  • Fully machined extensionally damped platter, diamond turned top surface with a fine scroll finish for optimal record interface.
  • Large diameter reflex record clamp ensures largest possible platter/record contact.
  • Speeds: 33.3, 45 and 78 rpm
  • Polished stainless steel stylus guard.
  • Soft dust cover to accommodate the turntable and arm, when not in use.
  • Dimensions: 370 x 250 x 161mm (Record clamp fitted).
  • Net weight with power supply: 16kg (38lb).
  • Substantial packing case with internal fitments: 745 x 405 x 240mm
  • Shipping weight: 18.25kg (55lb)
  • The Model 10 Turntable is available with three different arm configurations.

The SME Model V pick-up arm
The SME Model IV pick-up arm
The Model 10 pick-up arm
The Model 10 precision pick-up arm derived from the popular Series 300 Model 309 is only for use with this turntable and has special features including:

  • A simplified arm-base assembly specially designed for the Model 10 turntable, combining tracking adjustment with absolute rigidity.
  • One piece pressure die cast magnesium arm tube.
  • Detachable magnesium headshell affording azimuth adjustment.
  • Effective mass: 9.5g.
  • Cartridge balance range: 6-17g.
  • Vertical tracking force: 0-3g


100 % Money Back Guarantee !

As with all the products we sell. If your not 110% happy with the products & services you receive from us we will give you a 100% money back guarantee. On not only the price of the product but as well the cost of the shipping. That�s how confident we are in all the products we sell.


Full Ten Year Warranty !

When you purchase any of our new production SME products.

Be it tonearms or turntables we give you a full ten year warranty.

Bumper to bumper !

Short of leaving your turntable in the garden over the winter or using your tonearm as a pry bar to open a can of paint, we will cover what ever goes wrong with your newly purchased SME product.

All we ask is that you retain your original receipt.

We realize and understand that you have made an enormous investment in your analogue playback system & we want to reassure you that we will be there to stand behind it.

The warranty we offer is unmatched and unrivaled in the analogue playback industry.

We here at www.smetonearms.com have been rebuilding, rewiring & restoring SME arms for almost fifteen years now and SME England has been in business building tonearms & turntables for well over fifty years now & counting.

I don't think either of us are going away !

Welcome to our hugely successful SME Trade In & Trade Up Program.

For more than a decade now our SME Trade In & Trade Up Program
has enabled our clients to move to higher level SME arms while getting more
than fair market value for their old SME tone arms.

How it works is simple.

You own an older SME arm and wish to move to a newer more advanced SME arm
or higher up the SME ladder.

Not a problem.

Simply give us a call or send us an email & within a few short minutes
you own a new SME tone arm or turntable at a wonderfully discounted price.

We buy back your well loved SME arm or SME table and you get a brand new in the factory sealed box SME arm or SME table complete with our industry exclusive ten year warranty.

Here are the trade in allowances we will give for your vintage SME tone arms.

SME 3012 Series I – up to $1,500.00
SME 3009 Series I – up to $1,000.00
SME 3012 Series II – up to $1,000.00
SME 3009 Series II – up to $500.00
SME 3009 Series II Improved – up to $500.00
SME 3012-R – up to $1,200.00
SME 3010-R – up to $800.00
SME 3009-R – up to $700.00
SME Series III – up to $500.00

We will also buy your older SME arms outright if you do not wish to trade your vintage SME arm in against a new replacement SME arm.

Simply give us a call at 705-737-6773 or send us off an email through our contact section.


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