Technics SL-1500C Premium Class Direct Drive Turntable

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Technics SL-1500C Premium Class Direct Drive Turntable

The SL-1500C Premium Class Turntable features a coreless direct drive motor achieving stable rotation, a two-layer turntable platter, built-in phono equalizer and bundled cartridge, tonearm with auto-lifter and a simple yet functional design.

Legendary Technics sound and timeless design

The SL-1500C features a simplistic, timeless design without unnecessary frills, while retaining the superb operating feel that is a Technics tradition.

The attractive exterior combines high-grade materials, precise construction, and expert craftsmanship to create an eye-catching centrepiece to complete the modern music lover’s perfect listening environment.

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Features

Easy, ready-to-go connection to various components thanks to the built-in Phono Equaliser and Cartridge

The SL-1500C is a complete turntable solution. It features built-in phono equaliser and bundled cartridge.

There is no need to separately prepare either one, making it easy to link with a wide range of audio equipment, so you can enjoy listening to your analogue records immediately.

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Precise, stable synchronisation and powerful drive torque to prevent vibrations

In 1970, Technics revolutionised the turntable industry with the world's first direct drive system. Unlike traditional belt drive setups, our direct drive system minimize motor-induced vibrations, ensuring an exceptional signal-to-noise ratio and long-term reliability without the need for frequent part replacements.

As an essential component for preventing vibrations, the chassis of the SL-1500C has a housing construction like that of high-end turntables. The result is a reproduction of the music in its full beauty and authenticity.

Automatic tone arm lift function to avoid wear and tear of your records and the cartridge

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 direct impacts to the tonearm. Due to a simple design that doesn’t use motor power, the functions required to playback records were kept to a bare minimum, achieving simple and easy-to-use operability.

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Key Technical Features:

Two-layer turntable platter (332mm aluminium die-cast, 2.0kg) with deadening rubber backing
Static-balance universal S-shape tonearm (230mm effective length) with high-precision gimbal suspension
Auto-lifter function for automatic cartridge raising at record end, protecting valuable vinyl and styli
Multi-speed operation: 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM with 0.7s build-up characteristics
Starting torque: 0.18 N·m with excellent rotational stability
Aluminium die-cast chassis with ABS/glass fiber construction and spring/rubber insulation
Universal voltage: AC 110-240V, 50/60Hz (8W consumption)

Specifications

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

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

Terminals

Audio Output
- PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1
  EARTH TERMINAL x 1
  LINE (Pin Jack) x 1

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