{"product_id":"technics-sl-1500c-premium-class-direct-drive-turntable","title":"Technics SL-1500C Premium Class Direct Drive Turntable","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"text-xl font-medium\"\u003eTechnics SL-1500C Premium Class Direct Drive Turntable\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"contents-block__title heading-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegendary Technics sound and timeless design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents-block__body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents-block__body__body typ-body-1\"\u003eThe SL-1500C features a simplistic, timeless design without unnecessary frills, while retaining the superb operating feel that is a Technics tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents-block__body__body typ-body-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/4842\/files\/Screenshot_2026-02-23_at_12.51.20_PM_600x600.png?v=1771812558\" alt=\"technics sl-1500c premium class direct drive turntable melbourne hi fi\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"contents-block__title heading-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy, ready-to-go connection to various components thanks to the built-in Phono Equaliser and Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents-block__body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents-block__body__body typ-body-1\"\u003eThe SL-1500C is a complete turntable solution. It features built-in phono equaliser and bundled cartridge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere 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.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents-block__body__body typ-body-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"technics sl-1500c premium class direct drive turntable melbourne hi fi1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/4842\/files\/Screenshot_2026-02-23_at_1.12.22_PM_600x600.png?v=1771812946\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"contents-block__title heading-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise, stable synchronisation and powerful drive torque to prevent vibrations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents-block__body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents-block__body__body typ-body-1\"\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs 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.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents-block__body__body typ-body-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"contents-block__title heading-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic tone arm lift function to avoid wear and tear of your records and the cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents-block__body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents-block__body__body typ-body-1\"\u003eWhen 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy 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.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"technics sl-1500c premium class direct drive turntable melbourne hi fi2\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/4842\/files\/Screenshot_2026-02-23_at_1.17.27_PM_600x600.png?v=1771813068\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Technical Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-layer turntable platter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(332mm aluminium die-cast, 2.0kg) with deadening rubber backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatic-balance universal S-shape tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(230mm effective length) with high-precision gimbal suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-lifter function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor automatic cartridge raising at record end, protecting valuable vinyl and styli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-speed operation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 33-1\/3, 45, and 78 RPM with 0.7s build-up characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting torque\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.18 N·m with excellent rotational stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminium die-cast chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith ABS\/glass fiber construction and spring\/rubber insulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e: AC 110-240V, 50\/60Hz (8W consumption)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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class=\"typ-body-1\"\u003e0.025 % W.R.M.S.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"speclist__item lv1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speclist__item__ttl\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"typ-body-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable Platter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"speclist\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"speclist__item lv2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speclist__item__data\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"typ-body-1\"\u003eAluminium diecast\u003cbr\u003eDiameter : 332 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight : Approx. 2.0 kg (Including rubber sheet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"allspecsframes__frame__ttl\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"subtitle-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonearm Section\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"speclist\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"speclist__item lv1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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Lug\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"speclist\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"speclist__item lv2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speclist__item__data\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"typ-body-1\"\u003e1.2 mmφ 4-pin terminal lug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"allspecsframes__frame__ttl\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"subtitle-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"speclist\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"speclist__item lv1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speclist__item__ttl\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"typ-body-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"speclist\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"speclist__item lv2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speclist__item__data\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"typ-body-1\"\u003eAC 110 - 240 V, 50 \/ 60 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372 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"speclist__item lv1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speclist__item__ttl\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"typ-body-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"speclist\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"speclist__item lv2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speclist__item__data\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"typ-body-1\"\u003eApprox. 9.9 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"speclist__item lv1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speclist__item__ttl\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"typ-body-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"speclist\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"speclist__item lv2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speclist__item__data\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"typ-body-1\"\u003eTurntable, Turntable sheet, Dust cover, EP record 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