Technics 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 aluminum die-cast platter to eliminate the rotation irregularity called cogging.
The aluminum 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.
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 (1.56 lbs-in)
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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 (13-5/64 inch)
Weight : Approx. 2.0 kg (4.5 lbs) (Including Turntable Sheet)
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 (9-1/16")
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Overhang
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15 mm (19/32")
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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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Offset Angle
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22°
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Arm-height Adjustment Range
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0 - 6 mm
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Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range
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0 - 4 g (Direct Reading)
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Head Shell Weight
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Approx. 7.6 g
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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
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
General
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Power Supply
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AC 120 V, 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
17-27/32 × 6-21/32 × 14-21/32 inch
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Weight
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Approx. 9.9 kg
Approx. 21.2 lbs
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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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