Technics SL-1300G Grand Class Direct Drive Turntable
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About Technics SL-1300G Grand Class Direct Drive Turntable
Technics SL-1300G Grand Class Direct Drive Turntable Key Features:
- 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 two-layer chassis
- Low-noise, low-voltage power circuit and a switching power supply
- Tonearm achieving high Initial-motion sensitivity
- High-rigidity body and high-damping silicon insulators for smooth sound and isolation from various vibrations
Product Description:
A Hi-Fi turntable featuring ΔΣ-Drive, an advanced motor drive technology that ensures precise rotation and ultra-low vibration. A new motor, three-layer platter, and high-rigidity chassis deliver superior sound quality.
Coreless Direct Drive Motor Achieving Stable Rotation
In the SL-1300G, the use of a coreless direct-drive motor with no iron core eliminates uneven rotation of the turntable known as cogging. Also, the twin-rotor construction reduces the bearing load while maintaining high torque, and reduces minute vibrations during rotation. Furthermore, the SL 1300G’s motor was redesigned to eliminate subtle vibrations that could affect sound quality. To improve rigidity, the same reinforcement pattern as the Reference Class SL-1000R/SP 10R was used for the coil mounting base.
Motor-Drive System, ΔΣ Drive (Delta Sigma Drive)
Unlock a realm of audio precision with the ΔΣ-Drive – a state-of-the-art system harnessing Technics’ expertise in PWM signal processing. In addition to reducing harmonics, the drive suppresses vibrations from the motor for smoother, more accurate rotation, ensuring a rich reproduction of the music.
Vibration Resistance Design
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.
Tonearm Achieving High InitialMotion Sensitivity
The tonearm, a crucial component for precise reading, tracks the record's rotation. Inherited from Technics, it employs a lightweight, rigid aluminum pipe in the traditional static-balance universal S-shape. Featuring a gimbal suspension and high-precision bearing, it achieves high initial-motion sensitivity through manual assembly by skilled Japanese artisans. This meticulous construction ensures accurate tracing of record grooves. Plus, it includes an auxiliary weight, providing flexibility for a variety of pickup cartridges.
Features for Clearer Sound
For the insulators supporting the body, the SL-1300G uses special silicon rubber that ensures high vibration damping characteristics and long-term reliability.
The turntable uses gold-plated phono terminals for detachable cables, while metal shielding construction inside the case reduces the effects of external noise.
Specifications:
| Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 10 W (Power ON), 0.2 W (Power OFF) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 453 × 173 × 372 mm (17-27/32" × 6-13/16" × 14-21/32" inch) |
| Weight | Approx. 13.0 kg (28.7 lbs) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 °C to +40 °C (+32 °F to +104 °F) |
| Operating Humidity Range | 35% to 80% RH (no condensation) |
| Accessories | Turntable, Turntable sheet, Dust cover, EP record adaptor, Balance weight, Auxiliary weight, Head shell, Overhang gauge, Screw set for cartridge, PHONO cable, PHONO earth lead, AC power supply cord, Screw set for turntable, Owner's Manual |
| Audio Output | PHONO (Pin Jack) ×1, EARTH TERMINAL ×1 |
| Tonearm Type | Static Balance |
| Effective Length | 230 mm (9-1/16") |
| Overhang | 15 mm (19/32") |
| Tracking Error Angle | Within 2° 32' (outer groove of 30 cm (12") record), Within 0° 32' (inner groove of 30 cm (12") record) |
| Offset Angle | 22° |
| Arm Height Adjustment Range | 0 - 6 mm (0"-15/64") |
| Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range | 0 - 4 g (Direct Reading) |
| Headshell Weight | Approx. 7.6 g |
| Applicable Cartridge Weight Range | Without auxiliary weight: 5.6-14.3 g (including head shell: 14.3-20.7 g); With small auxiliary weight: 10.0-16.4 g (including head shell: 18.7-25.1 g); With big auxiliary weight: 14.3-19.8 g (including head shell: 23.0-28.5 g) |
| Cartridge Mounting Dimension | 12.7 mm (1/2") interval |
| Head Shell Terminal Lug | 1.2 mm φ 4-pin terminal lug |
| Drive Method | Direct Drive |
| Motor | Brushless DC motor |
| Turntable Speeds | 33-1/3, 45, and 78 rpm (*78 rpm = 78.26 rpm setting) |
| Starting Torque | 0.32 N•m (3.3 kgf•cm) (2.86 lbf-in) |
| Build-up Characteristics | 0.7 s from standstill to 33-1/3 rpm |
| Braking System | Electronic brake |
| Wow and Flutter | 0.025% W.R.M.S. |
| Turntable Platter | Brass and aluminum die-cast combined; Diameter: 332 mm (13-5/64"); Weight: Approx. 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs) (including a rubber sheet) |
