Experience the next evolution of a classic with the SL-1500CS Manual Three-Speed Direct Drive Turntable from Technics. It inherits the superb operating feel, sound quality, and reliability that is Technics tradition, while improving rotational and tracking accuracy.
The SL-1500CS features Technics' coreless direct drive motor and high-sensitivity tonearm for precise and stable playback. It is equipped with a built-in phono EQ and separate phono and line-level outputs for connecting to a wide variety of audio devices. It also comes equipped with a high-quality Ortofon 2M Red phono cartridge. The SL-1500CS is a complete turntable system designed with quality and simplicity for a wide range of users.
Coreless Direct Drive Motor
For decades, Technics’ direct drive has delivered accurate, maintenance-free rotation. This mechanism, which directly spins the platter with strong torque, has evolved to offer even greater precision with a coreless motor that eliminates cogging.
ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive)
Unlock a realm of audio precision with the ΔΣ-Drive, a state-of-the-art system harnessing Technics’ expertise in PWM signal processing. In addition to reducing harmonics, the drive suppresses vibrations from the motor for smoother and more accurate rotation, ensuring a rich reproduction of the music.
Built-In Phono Equalizer
The built-in phono equalizer allows immediate playback without an external preamp. A short internal signal path minimizes noise and preserves signal integrity, while the circuit is fully bypassed when an external phono EQ is used.
Ortofon 2M RED Cartridge
Ortofon's highly acclaimed MM cartridge has been selected for high sound fidelity and more dynamic playback. Bundling this high-quality cartridge with the performance of the SL-1500CS will maximize the sound quality of your vinyl records, providing audiophile listening pleasure.
Two-layered Platter with Improved Damping
The platter on which a vinyl record is placed features a two-layer structure of an aluminum die-cast platter reinforced with ribs on the reverse side and a deadening rubber layer to eliminate unwanted resonance.
Aluminum S-Shaped Tonearm
The tonearm pipe is made of lightweight, high-rigidity aluminum. The bearing section of the gimbal suspension construction tonearm consists of a machined housing and high-precision bearing to provide high initial sensitivity.
High Rigidity Cabinet
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 combination of this special high-rigidity material and a metal chassis raised the rigidity and vibration-damping performance to higher levels, realizing a robust cabinet for beautiful sound reproduction.
High Damping Insulator
The insulator is comprised of a spring and rubber to provide optimal frequency characteristics. This not only assures high sound quality and superb howling resistance, but also effectively shuts out external vibrations under high sound level conditions.
Automatic Tonearm
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 play records are kept to a bare minimum, achieving simple and easy-to-use operability.
Eco-friendly Cushioning/Packaging Materials
The SL-1500CS adopts eco-friendly packaging materials to help curtail marine plastics and other environmental problems. The cushioning has been changed from styrene foam to corrugated cardboard, reducing the amount of plastic used by around 70% compared to the previous product packaging. Technics have also taken steps to improve convenience by combining accessories into one box while maintaining the strength of the cushioning to protect against the product’s heavy weight.
UPC: 885170450905