Very expensive compared to cost in England. Importer jacks the price up way past what it should be. If you go to England try and buy it there and get the VAT removed. Great table. A much less expensive alternative would be a SOTA Cosmos with an SME V arm. Also an old design but very cost effective and great isolation from feedback.
SME 30 compared to current favorites
Has anyone compared the SME 30 to the latest tables like Grand prix Monaco, Walker, Basis, Raven AC-3 or to older refurbished tables like Micro Seki or Technics SP-10 or Gerrard? I don't see much discussion about the SME 30 and if its relatively old design stands up to the latest thinking in TT design or to the older DD classics which seem to be quite popular again. Is it just too expensive? Or do people feel like they have to commit to an SME arm and therefore not try it? Thanks.