30/2 vs 30/12A
The 30/12A's weight is 53.5 kg (118 lbs) against the 30/2's 42.5 kg (94 lbs), its height 232 mm against 220 mm, its depth 400 mm against 350 mm, and its width 530 mm against 450 mm.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$20,000
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About the 30/2
The SME Model 30/2 is a reference-grade, high-mass belt-drive turntable designed for extremely low coloration and outstanding speed stability. Its heavy chassis and subchassis, machined from thick aluminum alloy, are coupled with a four-tower suspended subchassis system using fluid-damped towers and polymer isolation to minimise vibration and acoustic breakthrough. The massive main bearing uses a long, large-diameter spindle running in a sealed housing for low friction and long-term stability, while the outboard electronic speed control unit and high-torque AC motor provide very accurate 33 and 45 rpm speed regulation. With its very low noise floor, exceptional dynamic range, and superb detail retrieval, the Model 30/2 is widely regarded as one of SME's top turntables for no-compromise vinyl playback.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45, 78 RPM
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 450 × 220 × 350 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 42.5 kg (94 lbs)
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