Modernizing and Enhancing Performance: SME’s Model 35 equipped with the innovative Vi series tonearm emerges, offering both extreme performance and modern aesthetic appeal. The advanced technology incorporated in this design not only surpasses the renowned Model 30 turntable but sets a new standard in its category.

The Model 35 features a sophisticated tri-column design, inspired by SME’s flagship Model 60, crafted with meticulous precision. Its acoustically optimized chassis, paired with de-coupled feet for multipoint isolation, enhances performance by controlling resonance. This innovative engineering results in a compact and streamlined profile, integrating effortlessly into any environment while providing exceptional sound quality.

The SME Model 35 is equipped with the enhanced Series Vi Tonearm, where “i” signifies improvement, demonstrating a significant enhancement over the Series V. The Series Vi tonearm is CNC machined from High-Density Polymer material, ensuring extreme precision. This one-piece design is crafted with tight tolerances and adheres to our rigorous standards of quality control. The Vi tube features a circular cross-sectional shape. This design results in a very low resonance signature with far better measured tonearm and pillar resonances, contributing to pure tonal fidelity.

Every component of the Model 35 is fine-tuned for optimal performance. With its sleek appearance and superior performance, this turntable is the epitome of modern audio engineering.

Specs

Model 35

Features

  • Tri-Column Design: De-coupled feet featuring multipoint isolation for enhanced performance.
  • Improved Suspension System: Advanced design with vertical and horizontal control for superior stability.
  • Main Bearing: Innovative hydraulic damping system.
  • Chassis and Platter: Acoustically enhanced main chassis, sub-chassis, and platter.
  • Sophisticated Speed Control: State-of-the-art electronic speed control powered by an AC motor with a separate transformer derived from the Model 60
  • SME Series Vi Tonearm: Constructed from high-density, high-rigidity non-metallic polymer resin for acoustical inertness.
  • Available Colors: Standard Finish: Black and Silver Anodized / Special Finish:  Midnight Blue and Gunmetal Anodized

Dimensions

Turntable

  • Hight:        220mm, 9″  (top of clamp)
  • Width:       480mm, 19″
  • Depth:       430mm, 17″

 

Speed Control Unit

  • Height:      87mm, 3.5″
  • Width:       170mm, 7″
  • Depth:       295mm, 11.5″

 

Power Unit

  • Height:      83mm, 3.5″
  • Width:       190mm, 7.5″
  • Depth:       243mm, 9.5″

 

Platter                330mm, 13″

 

Spindle to Arm   215.35mm, 8.5″

Weight

  • Turntable:                         32kg, 70.5 lbs.
  • Speed Control unit:            2kg, 4.5 lbs.
  • Power Unit:                       4.2kg, 9 lbs.
  • Boxed Shipping Weight:     70kg, 154 lbs.

Speed Range

The speed range is 33 1/3 and 45 rpm with independent memory settings via a switched encoder.

Drive System

The turntable is driven by a custom made bi-phase AC synchronous
motor. The speed control unit uses a dedicated DSP engine to generate
two independent pure mathematical sine waves which provide total
control of frequency, phase relationship and amplitude. These in turn are
matched (tuned) to the motor for accuracy to obtain the best possible
performance. The output driver stage is a 2 channel, class AB Bi-polar
design with low distortion and relay coupled directly to the motor. The
entire design is implemented using high quality surface mount technology
on a gold plated FR4 PCB.

SME Product Line

MODEL 8
MODEL 12 Mk. 2
MODEL 35
MODEL 60
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