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To SME or not to SME?

...that is the question. I have an irrationally strong urge to sell my Orbe SE, a very nice 'table in it's own right and order a SME 20/3. I've posted an ad for a used 30/2 but haven't received any responses. I have a new SME V to mount on the table. Could the SME be a last 'table purchase, or will the urge strike again a couple of years down the road if not sooner? Thoughts, opinions from members with ownership or listening experiences with the Orbe SE or any of the SME tables would be greatly appreciated.
mikesmith
mauidj
127 posts
 
Manitunc.
Seriously mate. You haven't heard the SME table and your only source of reference is what you have read on line. Hardly objective commenting!

"and will likely sound as good or better than the SME"...and you know this how?

And as I stated above, herein lies the problem with attaching too much importance to these forums.
While all input is good some is just not very helpful or as in this case just plain biassed in favor of what the commentator owns.
Plus the poster has already bought the table and is now just getting to know it and to try to burst his bubble like this is just not cool.

Enjoy your Sota which I'm sure is very nice, and me and Mikesmith will enjoy our SME's :-)

Aloha!
ebm
9,311 posts
 
TW ACUSTIC turntable sounds wonderful great customer service to.
peterayer
1,382 posts
 
Manitunc,

Have you read the thread? The OP has bought an SME 20/3. Let him enjoy his new purchase and report back his impressions. Congratulations Mikesmith.
manitunc
795 posts
 
Sorry, didnt get to the bottom of the thread. Mea Culpa. enjoy.
peterayer
1,382 posts
 
Mikesmith,

Has your SME 20/3 arrived? I'd love to read about your impressions.
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