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TECHNICS SL1500CEB WHITE TURNTABLE

Technics  |  SKU: 87444
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£799.00 £1,099.00

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Description


Technics SL1500 Direct Drive Turntable available in black, silver and white.


Technics have a long history of producing quality turntables and this is their latest.

What HiFi Award winner in 2019 this turntable is proving a massive hit.

Technics SL1500 Direct Drive Turntable available in black or silver.

Technics has a long history of producing quality turntables and this is their latest.

What HiFi Award winner in 2019 this turntable is proving a massive hit.



Features

The Latest Coreless Direct Drive Motor Achieves High-precision Stable Rotation

Graphic of Direct Drive Motor, Graphic of High Rigidity Cabinet
The technologies acquired through the development of the SL-1200 Series and the high-end SL-1000R model were lavishly inserted into the motor drive unit, a key part of the turntable. The motor exclusively tunes the single-rotor, coreless direct drive motor adopted by the SL-1200GR in order to read the high rotation accuracy and high-precision signals of the record. Optimal motor control is conducted for the inertial mass of the two-layer structure platter on which the vinyl record is placed with deadening rubber on the entire back surface to eliminate unwanted resonance in the aluminium die-cast platter to eliminate the rotation irregularity called cogging. The aluminium die-cast chassis is rigidly integrated with a special material consisting of ABS mixed with glass fiber to achieve a two-layer construction. The insulator is comprised of a spring and rubber to provide optimal vibration-damping characteristics. The tonearm is a static-balance universal S-shape tonearm, another Technics tradition. By adopting a high-precision bearing using the same gimbal suspension construction and machined housing as the SL-1200 Series, high initial sensitivity is achieved. In addition, reliability has been improved by incorporating a removable power cable and gold-plated terminals, which have less sound quality degradation, for the PHONO and LINE terminals.

Complete Turntable with a Built-in Phono Equalizer and Cartridge

Photo of Built-in Cartridge, Photo of Built-in Phono Equalizer terminals
Complete Turntable with a Built-in Phono Equalizer and Cartridge In order to enjoy playing analogue records more comfortably, the SL-1500C features a built-in phono equalizer and bundled cartridge. There is no need to separately prepare either one, making it easy to link with a wide range of audio equipment. The shield structure of the built-in phono equalizer suppresses the effects of external noise and noise from the power supply. It is also equipped with a switch to turn the LINE output off when it is not being used. The turntable has been designed to thoroughly shut-out adverse effects to the PHONO output. The dedicated power supply for the PHONO output terminal is isolated from the power supply for the LINE output terminal, and has been designed to prioritize sound quality by minimising the wiring of the PHONO signal. The isolated terminals also prevent wiring mistakes. An Ortofon 2M RED cartridge, which is highly acclaimed as an MM cartridge, has been selected for the bundled cartridge. Combining this high-quality cartridge with the performance of the SL-1500C will maximise the sound quality of vinyl records.

Equipped with an Auto Lifter Function That Allows You to Enjoy Playing Records More Comfortably

Photo of Built-in Cartridge, Photo of Built-in Phono Equalizer terminals
When the tonearm reaches the end of the record, the Auto Lifter function automatically raises the cartridge. This prevents unnecessary wear on your valuable vinyl records and stylus. By embedding the Auto Lifter function in the base portion of the tonearm, it eliminates impacts to the tonearm. Due to a simple design that doesn’t use motor power, there is no electrical or vibrational impact and it will not prevent the movement of the tonearm. In response to requests from many users regarding the Auto Lifter function, a design that prioritises sound quality was adopted. The functions required to playback records were kept to a bare minimum, achieving simple and easy-to-use operability.

Simple Design with Functional Beauty

Photo of Simple Design with Functional Beauty
The SL-1500C sports a simple design without unnecessary frills, while retaining the superb operating feel that is a Technics tradition. The attractive appearance lets you enjoy playing records to your heart’s content.

Specs

Photo of Direct Drive Turntable System SL-1500C

Size and Weight

Height
169mm
Width
453mm
Depth
372mm
Weight
9.9kg

The Latest Coreless Direct Drive Motor Achieves High-precision Stable Rotation

Complete Turntable with a Built-in Phono Equalizer and Cartridge

Equipped with an Auto Lifter Function That Allows You to Enjoy Playing Records More Comfortably

Simple Design with Functional Beauty

Turntable section

  • Type

    • Direct Drive Manual Turntable

  • Turntable Speeds

    • 33-1/3, 45 and 78 r/min

  • Starting Torque

    • 0.18 N・m / 1.8 kg･cm

  • Build-up Characteristics

    • 0.7 s. from standstill to 33 1/3 rpm

  • Wow And Flutter

    • 0.025 % W.R.M.S.

  • Turntable Platter

    • Aluminium diecast
      Diameter : 332 mm
      Weight : Approx. 2.0 kg (Including rubber sheet)

Tonearm Section

  • Type

    • Universal Static Balance

  • Effective Length

    • 230 mm

  • Overhang

    • 15 mm

  • Tracking Error Angle

    • Within 2° 32'　(at the outer groove of 30 cm (12") record)
      Within 0° 32'　(at the inner groove of 30 cm (12") record)

  • Applicable Cartridge Weight Range

    • (without auxiliary weight)
      5.6 - 12.0 g
      14.3 - 20.7 g (including head shell)
      (with auxiliary weight)
      10.0 - 16.4 g
      18.7 - 25.1 g (including head shell)

  • Head Shell Terminal Lug

    • 1.2 mmφ 4-pin terminal lug

Terminals

  • Audio Output

    • PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1
      EARTH TERMINAL x 1
      LINE (Pin Jack) x 1

General

  • Power Supply

    • AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

  • Power Consumption

    • 8 W
      Approx. 0.2W (Standby)

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    • 453 x 169 x 372 mm

  • Weight

    • Approx. 9.9 kg

  • Accessories

    • Turntable, Turntable sheet, Dust cover, EP record adaptor, Balance weight, Auxiliary weight, Head shell, Cartridge(ortofon 2M Red), PHONO cable, PHONO earth lead, AC power supply cord, Owner's Manual

Additional Information

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