SME Synergy MK2

The SME Synergy MK2 integrated turntable is a precision-engineered complete vinyl playback system for listeners who prefer reference performance with minimal setup. As a complete high-end turntable system, the Synergy MK2 bundles turntable, tonearm, cartridge, phono stage and cabling into a single, meticulously voiced whole for serious analogue systems.

A complete audiophile turntable system, factory configured

The Synergy MK2 is conceived as a turnkey audiophile turntable system: a high-mass precision deck, an SME Series IV magnesium tonearm, Ortofon’s MC Windfeld Ti moving-coil cartridge, a dedicated NAGRA phono stage and Crystal Cable mono-crystal silver wiring, all designed to work together from day one.

Because the Synergy MK2 is factory configured, there is no complex cartridge alignment or arm matching to worry about. Stylus pressure, geometry and cable matching are already optimised, allowing you to focus on music rather than setup. For many buyers comparing options like an integrated turntable with MM/MC phono stage, this one-brand system approach, anchored by NAGRA and Ortofon, is a compelling alternative that removes uncertainty around matching.

Four iconic brands, one coherent voice

At the centre of the SME Synergy MK2 system is SME’s own Series IV tonearm, a magnesium precision arm with extremely tight tolerances and internal wiring supplied by Crystal Cable. The supplied external signal cable is also by Crystal Cable, using pure mono-crystal silver conductors in a compact format to maintain signal integrity from cartridge pins to amplifier input.

The Ortofon MC Windfeld Ti moving-coil cartridge is fitted and set at the factory, giving the Synergy MK2 an immediately recognisable tonal character: open, dynamic, detailed and composed. A custom-designed NAGRA phono stage is built into the turntable system and powered by its own dedicated Nagra power unit, ensuring low noise and optimal gain structure between cartridge and line-level output.

The result is an integrated system where four specialist brands contribute their strengths, yet the Synergy MK2 behaves as a single instrument rather than a collection of parts.

High-mass chassis, silent bearing and controlled suspension

The SME Synergy MK2 uses a high-mass architecture, with both chassis and sub-chassis CNC machined from premium-grade aluminium billet. The sub-chassis is suspended on an advanced isolation system that supports the main bearing, platter and tonearm, providing primary resonance control. Four fully adjustable feet are mechanically decoupled from the main chassis using isolators, helping to drain and control vibration from the support surface.

At the heart of the mechanical system is a 19mm high-chrome tool-steel main spindle running in individually fitted sintered bronze bearings inside a sealed housing. The aluminium platter weighs over 4.6kg and is externally damped; its top surface uses a diamond-turned iso-damp layer, finished with a fine scroll pattern that interfaces intimately with the underside of each record. A substantial reflex-type record clamp is supplied to flatten warps and maximise contact between record and platter, improving bass solidity and focus.

Together, these elements give the SME Synergy its combination of high mass, low noise and excellent speed stability — qualities you immediately hear as quiet backgrounds, unforced dynamics and stable imaging.

Advanced speed control and bi-phase AC motor

The Synergy MK2 is driven by a custom bi-phase AC synchronous motor powered by a dedicated speed control unit (SCU). A DSP engine generates two mathematically precise sine waves with full control over frequency, phase and amplitude, tuned to the specific motor for optimal performance.

The SME Synergy offers 33⅓ and 45rpm, each with its own memory setting. Fine pitch adjustments in 0.01% steps are available from the rotary control on the SCU fascia, allowing you to trim speed using the supplied stroboscopic disc if required. The SCU enclosure is machined from billet aluminium, and a separate mains power unit keeps the transformer physically away from the sensitive audio circuitry, reducing the risk of hum and interference.

For owners seeking the best high end turntable in India at this level, this combination of speed control and mechanically quiet drive delivers audible benefits: pitch-secure piano, solid bass lines and long-term reliability in everyday use.

About SME

SME is a British precision-engineering company based in Steyning, West Sussex, established in 1946 and recognised worldwide for high-end tonearms and turntables. Originally founded as Scale Model Equipment, SME evolved from model parts and aerospace components into some of the most respected pickup arms in audio, before launching its own reference turntables.

Today SME designs and manufactures its precision audio products entirely in-house in England, combining extensive CNC capability with traditional craftsmanship. The Synergy MK2 continues this lineage as an integrated, high-mass precision deck that joins the company’s celebrated range. Explore more from SME in our dedicated brand archive to understand how the SME Synergy MK2 sits within the wider family of reference-level designs.