The Funk Firm Gett! vs SME Synergy
Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: The Funk Firm Gett! · SME Synergy.
| Specification | The Funk Firm Gett! |
SME Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £650 (used) | — |
| Category | High-end | High-end |
| Status | discontinued | current |
| Years | 2018–? | 2019–present |
| Drive | belt drive | belt drive |
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual | manual |
| Cartridge supplied | sold bare | Highlighted difference. Ortofon Windfeld Ti (fitted) |
| Phono stage | No | Highlighted difference. Yes |
| USB output | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Platter | Achromat | aluminium, damped |
| Tonearm | Funk FX-R II (option) | SME 309 |
| Wow & flutter | — | — |
Practical differences
Highlighted cells show a lower reference price, support for more listed speeds, or the presence of a convenience feature. They are not an overall score.
Both are belt-drive, so that part of the experience should feel similar on either deck: a motor that's mechanically isolated from the platter by an elastic belt, which is the usual route to a quieter noise floor — the default choice across most of hi-fi.
The SME Synergy has a built-in phono stage. Skip the phono stage and you'll need one built into your amp, or a separate box, to play through normal speakers.
The The Funk Firm Gett! is discontinued, so that side of this comparison is really "used The Funk Firm Gett! vs new SME Synergy" — factor in condition, service history and the lack of a warranty against a fresh unit with manufacturer support.
Bottom line: The Funk Firm Gett! and SME Synergy are close in the recorded fields, and this specification comparison does not establish an overall winner.
Merchant searches
2 UK merchants handle used or discontinued decks like this — each outbound link searches the deck on that merchant’s site.
| Merchant | Type | Delivery | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay UK | used marketplace | Varies by seller | Search at eBay UK ↗ |
| Vinyl Revival | music retail | UK delivery | Search at Vinyl Revival ↗ |
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Merchant searches
3 UK merchants stock SME — each outbound link searches the deck on that merchant’s site.
| Merchant | Type | Delivery | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analogue Seduction | hifi independent | Free UK delivery on most items; specialist packing | Search at Analogue Seduction ↗ |
| Doug Brady HiFi | hifi independent | UK delivery; specialist setup | Search at Doug Brady HiFi ↗ |
| eBay UK | used marketplace | Varies by seller | Search at eBay UK ↗ |