Technics SL-1500C Turntable
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Direct Drive Turntable System SL-1500C
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.
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.
Turntable section
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Type
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Direct Drive Manual Turntable
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Turntable Speeds
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33-1/3, 45 and 78 r/min
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Starting Torque
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0.18 N・m / 1.8 kg･cm
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Build-up Characteristics
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0.7 s. from standstill to 33 1/3 rpm
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Wow And Flutter
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0.025 % W.R.M.S.
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Turntable Platter
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Aluminium diecast
Diameter : 332 mm
Weight : Approx. 2.0 kg (Including rubber sheet)
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Tonearm Section
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Type
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Universal Static Balance
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Effective Length
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230 mm
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Overhang
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15 mm
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Tracking Error Angle
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Within 2° 32' (at the outer groove of 30 cm (12") record)
Within 0° 32' (at the inner groove of 30 cm (12") record)
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Applicable Cartridge Weight Range
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(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)
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Head Shell Terminal Lug
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1.2 mmφ 4-pin terminal lug
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Terminals
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Audio Output
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PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1
EARTH TERMINAL x 1
LINE (Pin Jack) x 1
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General
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Power Supply
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AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
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Power Consumption
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8 W
Approx. 0.2W (Standby)
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Dimensions (W x H x D)
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453 x 169 x 372 mm
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Weight
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Approx. 9.9 kg
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Accessories
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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
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