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The SME 20/2 Precision Turntable is a flagship product from SME, a British manufacturer renowned for its engineering excellence in high-end audio. The 20/2 is designed to deliver uncompromising performance, with a focus on rigidity, damping, and vibration control. It features a robust aluminum alloy chassis and subchassis, advanced motor and speed control systems, and is compatible with SME’s acclaimed Series V tonearm. The turntable is celebrated for its low noise floor, precise speed stability, and ability to extract maximum detail from vinyl records.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The GT-5000's platter weight is 5 kg (11 lbs) against the 20/2 Precision's 18.2 kg (40 lbs), its effective length 223 mm against 215.35 mm, and its weight 26.5 kg (58 lbs) against 18.2 kg (40 lbs). Both share platter material (Aluminum).
The 10's platter weight is 16 kg (35 lbs) against the 20/2 Precision's 18.2 kg (40 lbs), its effective length 233.15 mm against 215.35 mm, and its weight 16 kg (35 lbs) against 18.2 kg (40 lbs). Both share platter material (Aluminum).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Challenger Mk3's platter weight is 9 kg (20 lbs) against the 20/2 Precision's 18.2 kg (40 lbs), its weight 23 kg (51 lbs) against 18.2 kg (40 lbs), and its depth 325 mm against 320 mm. Both share platter material (Aluminum).
The SL-1210G-K's platter weight is 18 kg (40 lbs) against the 20/2 Precision's 18.2 kg (40 lbs), its effective length 230 mm against 215.35 mm, and its weight 18 kg (40 lbs) against 18.2 kg (40 lbs). Both share platter material (Aluminum).
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