Technics SL-1500C Premium Class Direct Drive Turntable w/ Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge - Black

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Technics SL-1500C Premium Class Direct Drive Turntable w/ Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge

 

Despite its simplistic appearance, the 1500C is packed with serious tech, including a new coreless direct-drive motor, which is a huge selling point, along with a built-in phono- stage and a very solid tonearm.


Coreless direct drive motor to achieve high precision, stable rotation, and reliability

  • Stable rotation is achieved by combining the coreless direct drive motor that reduces minute vibration during rotation, with motor control technology that switches the drive mode depending on the operational status of the motor.
  • In addition to providing superior performance, the direct drive motor reduces the need for parts replacement or maintenance.

High-precision bearings for highly sensitive tonearm

  • Machine-cut, high-precision bearing used in the tonearm bearing with gimbal suspension allows for high initial response sensitivity and accurate record tracking

Auto lift functionality

  • The turntable automatically lifts up the tone arm as a record finishes playing.

A complete package for high-quality listening

  • Built-in phono-equalizer preamplifier compatible with a wide range of devices.
  • Ortofon 2M Red MM cartridge included.

Reviews

" This is an awesome turntable. If I were looking for something in this price range, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy the SL-1500C. The tonearm itself is very solid and can accommodate a wide variety of cartridges and headshells. Pacing and dynamics are spot on, tight, focused, laser-sharp, and just overall in that sweet spot. The SL-1500C is no fuss, no hassle, easy to use, easy to set up—a no-brainer recommendation."

read the review in Absolute Sound

Specifications

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)

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 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)
Head Shell Terminal Lug 1.2 mmφ 4-pin terminal lug

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

 

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