Technics SL-1500CW Premium Class Direct Drive Turntable (Matte White)

Technics SL-1500CW Premium Class Direct Drive Turntable (Matte White)The SL 1500C inherits Technics high end sound quality concept and adds a host of original Technics technologies, such as a coreless direct drive motor and high sensitivity tonearm. To simplify the playing of analog records, the built in Phono EQ connects to a wide variety of devices. The SL 1500C also comes equipped with a high quality Ortofon 2M Red phono cartridge. The SL 1500C is a complete turntable system designed for a wide range of users, even

The SL-1500C inherits Technic’s high-end sound quality concept and adds a host of original Technics technologies, such as a coreless direct drive motor and high-sensitivity tonearm. To simplify the playing of analog records, the built-in Phono EQ connects to a wide variety of devices. The SL-1500C also comes equipped with a high-quality Ortofon 2M Red phono cartridge. The SL-1500C is a complete turntable system designed for a wide range of users, even outside of strictly dedicated audio enthusiasts.

• The Latest Coreless Direct Drive Motor Achieves High-precision Stable Rotation
• Complete Turntable with a Built-in Phono Equalizer and Cartridge
• Equipped with an Auto Lifter Function That Allows You to Enjoy Playing Records More Comfortably
• Simple Design with Functional Beauty

The Latest Coreless Direct Drive Motor Achieves High-precision Stable Rotation

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.

Equipped with an Auto Lifter Function That Allows You to Enjoy Playing Records More Comfortably

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 prioritizes sound quality was adopted. The functions required to playback records were kept to a bare minimum, achieving simple and easy-to-use operability.

Specifications

Terminals

​Audio Output

• PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1
• EARTH TERMINAL x 1
• LINE (Pin Jack) x 1

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 (12") record)
• Within 0° 32' (at the inner groove of 30 cm (12") record)

Applicable Cartridge Weight Range -  

• 5.6 - 12.0 g (without auxiliary weight)  
• 14.3 - 20.7 g (including head shell)
• 10.0 - 16.4 g (with auxiliary weight) 
• 18.7 - 25.1 g (including head shell)

Head Shell Terminal Lug

• 1.2 mmφ 4-pin terminal lug

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 (1.56 lbs-in)
• 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 (13-5/64 inch)
• Weight : Approx. 2.0 kg (4.5 lbs) (Including Turntable Sheet)

General

• ​Power Supply -  AC 120 V, 60 Hz
• Power Consumption -  8 W, Approx. 0.2W (Standby)
• Dimensions (W x H x D) -  453 x 169 x 372 mm (17-27/32 × 6-21/32 × 14-21/32 inch)
• Weight -  Approx. 9.9 kg (Approx. 21.2 lbs)

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