SME Synergy

Turntable

£14,950

SOUND

FEATURES

BUILD

FOR

• Insightful, controlled and authentic sound
• Class-leading build and finish
• Excellent phono stage and cartridge
• Easy to use

AGAINST

• If price isn’t an issue, nothing

VERDICT

The SME Synergy delivers a class-leading performance in a fuss-free and superbly made package

ALSO CONSIDER

Linn LP12 Klimax

This classic deck continues to impress thanks to constant refinements by Linn. Should be considered if you’re buying at this price point

SME doesn’t follow fashion. Its focus has always been on high-quality engineering delivered in a no-compromise way. Take a look at any of the company’s turntables or arms and that obsession for quality is impossible to miss, and goes a long way towards explaining their hefty price tags.

This measured approach also means that SME doesn’t introduce new products often, and when they do appear, they tend to stay in production for decades.

So when the company decides to launch a complete record-playing package called the Synergy, which