Technics SL-1200GME Master Edition Direct Drive Turntable
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About Technics SL-1200GME Master Edition Direct Drive Turntable
Technics SL-1200GME Master Edition Direct Drive Turntable Product Description:
Continuing the legacy of the SL-1200 Turntable, the SL-1200GME Master Edition Turntable is available in limited quantities worldwide.
- New twin-rotor coreless direct drive motor achieving stable rotation
- ΔΣ-Drive suppresses vibrations from the motor for smoother, more accurate rotation
- Anti-vibration structure with a three-layer platter and a four-layer cabinet construction
- High-damping silicon insulators using αGEL™
- Magnesium tonearm achieving high Initial motion sensitivity
- Low-noise, low-voltage power circuit and a switching power supply
Coreless Direct Drive Motor Achieving Stable Rotation
The SL-1200GME/1210GME features a coreless direct-drive motor that eliminates cogging for smooth rotation. Its twin-rotor construction maintains high torque while reducing bearing load and minute vibrations. The coil mounting base uses the same reinforcement pattern as the Reference Class SL-1000R/SP-10R for enhanced rigidity.
Upgraded ΔΣ-Drive (DeltaSigma Drive)
Unlock a realm of audio precision with the ΔΣ-Drive – a state-of-the-art system harnessing Technics’ expertise in PWM signal processing. The SL 1200GME/1210GME expands the PWM carrier frequency from around 2 kHz to over 20 kHz, reducing audible noise and further suppressing micro-vibrations.
Three-layered Turntable Platter
The turntable has a three-layered construction with a rigidly combined brass and aluminium 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.
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.
Four-Layered Cabinet Construction
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.
Insulator
A newly developed zinc insulator using αGEL™ gelatinous material with excellent shock absorption, providing high vibration damping and minimizing feedback.
Gold Tonearm
The tonearm uses lightweight magnesium with cold drawing for high precision. High initial-motion sensitivity is achieved through Technics’ gimbal suspension construction and high-precision bearings.
Multi-Stage Silent Power Supply
The SL-1200GME/SL-1210GME features the Multi-Stage Silent Power Supply, integrating a low-noise switching circuit and a noise-cancelling circuit.
Specifications:
| Operation | Manual |
| Automatic Functions | N/A |
| Speeds | 33-1/3, 45, 78 |
| Speed Control | Electronic |
| Drive Type | Direct |
| Pitch Control | Yes |
| Phono Preamp | No |
| Phono/Line Switch | No |
| Adjustable Vertical Tracking Angle | Yes |
| Adjustable Azimuth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Built-In | No |
| Wi-Fi Streaming | No |
| 45 RPM Adapter | Yes |
| Dust Cover | Yes |
| Plinth | Aluminum/Polymer/Rubber |
| Platter | Brass/Aluminum/Rubber |
| Tone Arm Shape | S-shaped |
| Tone Arm Material | Magnesium |
| Tone Arm Lift | Finger, Lever |
| Included Cartridge | None |
| Cartridge Type | N/A |
| Removable Headshell | Straight |
| Tracking Weight | 0–4 g |
| RCA Audio Output | Yes |
| 3.5mm Audio Output | No |
| 5-pin Mini XLR Audio Output | No |
| 5-pin DIN Audio Output | No |
| Ground Wire Terminal | Yes |
| USB-A Port | No |
| USB-B Port | No |
| Audio Cable | Detachable |
| Power Cable | Detachable AC Cable (3-pole) |
| Wow and Flutter | 0.025 |
| Width (Inches) | 17.875 |
| Height (Inches) | 6.875 |
| Depth (Inches) | 14.625 |
| Weight | 39.7 lbs. |
