The turntable has a three-layered construction with a rigidly combined brass and aluminum die-cast platter. With a deadening rubber covering its entire rear surface to eliminate unnecessary resonance, thereby achieving high rigidity and vibration damping. This delivers smooth rotational stability and inertial mass surpassing the SP-10MK2, the direct-drive turntable standard used by broadcast stations worldwide, as well as having more than twice the inertial mass of the SL-1200MK5.
A hairline-processed, 10-mm-thick top panel of immaculate aluminum has been added to the previous three-layered construction of aluminum die-cast, BMC, and heavyweight-class rubber on the SL-1200MK5. This four-layered construction combines high rigidity with a high-quality finish and feel.
High-precision Motor Control Technology
The application of motor control technology developed for Blu-ray devices and switching the drive mode depending on the operational status of the motor achieve a high-starting torque and high-speed stability.
High-level Balance Adjustment
When the weight distribution of the turntable is uneven, excess vibration or noise occurs during rotation, which causes degradation in sound quality. Therefore, the balance of the turntable is adjusted at the factory by using specialized high-precision balance adjustment equipment for each and every item after the turntable is assembled. Turntables that have undergone adjustment are labelled with a sticker reading "BALANCED" to indicate that adjustment has been done.
High-sensitive Tonearm
The tonearm employs lightweight magnesium which has a high damping effect, with cold drawing improving the characteristics of the material and achieving the high-precision required. In addition, high initial-motion sensitivity is attained by employing the traditional Technics gimbal suspension construction with horizontal rotation axis and the vertical rotation axis intersecting at a single central point, as well as high-precision bearings using a cut-processed housing.
High-quality Terminals
The use of brass-milled, gold-plated phono terminals and ground terminals prevent degradation in sound quality while enabling the easy attaching and detaching of cables. Also the use of metal shielding construction inside the case reduces the effects of external noise.
Specifications:
| General |
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| Power Supply |
AC120 V, 60 Hz |
| Power Consumption |
14 W Approx. 0.2 W (Standby) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
17-27/32 x 6-13/16 x 14-21/32 inch |
| Weight |
Approx. 39.7 lbs |
| Accessories |
Turntable, Turntable sheet, Dust cover, EP record adaptor, Balance weight, Auxiliary weight(S), Auxiliary weight(L), Head shell, Overhang gauge, Screw set for cartridge, PHONO cable, PHONO earth lead, AC power supply cord, Screw set for turntable, Owner's Manual |
| Terminals |
|
| Audio Output |
PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1, EARTH TERMINAL x 1 |
| Tonearm Section |
|
| Type |
Universal Static Balance |
| Effective Length |
230 mm (9-1/16") |
| Overhang |
15 mm (19/32") |
| Tracking Error Angle |
Within 2° 32' (outer groove 30cm/12"), Within 0° 32' (inner groove 30cm/12") |
| Offset Angle |
22° |
| Arm-height Adjustment Range |
0 - 6 mm |
| Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range |
0 - 4 g (direct reading) |
| Head Shell Weight |
Approx. 7.6 g |
| Applicable Cartridge Weight Range |
Without auxiliary weight: 5.6 - 12.0 g (14.3 - 20.7 g including headshell), Small auxiliary weight: 10.0 - 16.4 g (18.7 - 25.1 g including headshell), Large auxiliary weight: 14.3 - 19.8 g (23.0 - 28.5 g including headshell) |
| Cartridge Mounting Dimension |
JIS 12.7 mm Interval |
| Head Shell Terminal Lug |
1.2 mm φ 4-pin Terminal Lug |
| Turntable Section |
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| Type |
Direct Drive Manual Turntable |
| Turntable Speeds |
33 1/3, 45, 78 rpm |
| Adjust Range |
±8%, ±16% |
| Starting Torque |
3.3 kg·cm (2.8 lb-in) |
| Build-up Characteristics |
0.7 s from standstill to 33 1/3 r/min |
| Wow And Flutter |
0.025% W.R.M.S. (JIS C5521) |
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