Technics SL-1200GR Direct Drive Turntable (Silver)

Technics SL-1200GR Direct Drive Turntable (Silver)This new Technics turntable sets the standard. It looks familiar on the outside, but has been redeveloped on the inside as a direct drive turntable for the next generation of music lovers. Launched in 2016, the SL 1200G combined Technics' traditional analogue technology and advanced digital technology, while redesigning parts throughout. Its outstanding performance literally rocked the hi fi market and redefined the reference for direct drive

This new Technics turntable sets the standard. It looks familiar on the outside, but has been redeveloped on the inside as a direct-drive turntable for the next generation of music lovers.

Launched in 2016, the SL-1200G combined Technics' traditional analogue technology and advanced digital technology, while redesigning parts throughout. Its outstanding performance literally rocked the hi-fi market and redefined the reference for direct-drive turntables.

Parts that were inherited from the SL-1200G were newly developed for the SL-1200GR, beginning with the coreless direct-drive motor and precise motor control technology that eliminated the cogging that originated from rotation irregularity, and including a low-vibration, high-rigidity platter and high-sensitivity tonearm.

By these measures, the level of performance clearly outperforms the usual standards of its class. The SL-1200GR invites more audio enthusiasts to enjoy music with the rich, robust sound of analogue records — just add a cartridge and enjoy.

Coreless direct drive eliminates cogging and achieves smooth rotation

• The newly developed coreless direct drive motor can reduce minute vibration during rotation while maintaining high torque.
• The high-precision motor control technology switches the drive mode depending on the operational status of the motor and thus enables high torque and stability.

Tonearm with high-precision bearings achieves high initial-motion sensitivity

• The tonearm pipe is light, highly rigid aluminum.
• The use of traditional Technics gimbal suspension construction and high-precision bearings attains high initial-motion sensitivity.

High rigidity and improved vibration damping capacity

• Reinforcing ribs on the back side of the aluminum die-cast platter and rubber coating for removing unnecessary resonance can deliver high rigidity and improved vibration damping capacity.

Vibration-proof cabinet and insulators

• The newly developed coreless direct drive motor can reduce minute vibration during rotation while maintaining high torque.
• The high-precision motor control technology switches the drive mode depending on the operational status of the motor and thus enables high torque and stability.

High-quality terminals

• Gold-plated PHONO output terminals prevent degradation in sound quality.
• The case has a metal shielded interior to protect from external noise.

Highly accurate turntable speed with pitch control

• The digital control method is adopted to achieve constant pitch control.
• A pitch variable range select button (×2) is provided, allowing for pitch control with a range up to ±16 %.

Specifications:

Turntable Section

• Type Direct Drive Manual Turntable
• Turntable Speeds 33-1/3, 45 and 78 r/min
• Adjust Range ±8 %, ±16 %
• Starting Torque 2.2 kg-cm
• Build-up Characteristics 0.7 s. from Standstill to 33-1/3 r/min
• Wow And Flutter 0.025 % W.R.M.S.
• Rumble 78 dB (IEC 98A weighted)
• Turntable Platter Aluminium diecast, Diameter : 332 mm, Weight : Approx. 2.5 kg (5.51 lb) (Including rubber sheet)

Tonearm Section

• Type Universal Static Balance
• Effective Length 230 mm (9-1/16")
• Overhang 15 mm (19/32")
• Tracking Error Angle Within 2° 32' (at the outer groove of 30 cm record), Within 0° 32' (at the inner groove of 30 cm record)
• Offset Angle 22°
• Arm-height Adjustment Range 0 - 6 mm
• Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range 0 - 4 g (Direct Reading)
• Head Shell Weight Approx. 7.6 g
• 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)
• Cartridge Mounting Dimension JIS 12.7 mm (1/2") interval
• Head Shell Terminal Lug 1.2 mmφ 4-pin terminal lug

General

• Power Supply AC 110-240 V, 60 Hz
• Power Consumption 11 W, Approx. 0.2 W (Standby)
• Dimensions (W x H x D) 453 x 173 x 372 mm (17-27/32 × 6-13/16 × 14-21/32 inch)
• Weight Approx. 11.5 kg (Approx. 25.35lbs)