Technics SL1210GAE 55th Anniversary Turntable

Starting it’s life in the early ’70s, the SL1200 lived through five versions (in the UK) and, even at its demise in around 2010 was still seen by many as the reference deck for club use. These reengineered versions may look the same but underneath it’s classic looks, it has a completely reengineered construction. The use of a newly developed coreless direct-drive motor with no iron core eliminates cogging (the rotation irregularity often associated with the original models) The turntable platter has a three-layered construction with a rigidly combined brass and aluminium die-cast platter. With a deadening rubber covering its entire rear surface to eliminate unnecessary resonance, thereby achieving high rigidity and vibration damping. This delivers smooth rotational stability and inertial mass surpassing the SP-10MK2, the direct-drive turntable standard used by broadcast stations worldwide, as well as having more than twice the inertial mass of the SL-1200MK5.

The tonearm employs lightweight magnesium which has a high damping effect, with cold drawing improving the characteristics of the material and achieving the high-precision required. In addition, high initial-motion sensitivity is attained by employing the traditional Technics gimbal suspension construction with horizontal rotation axis and the vertical rotation axis intersecting at a single central point, as well as high-precision bearings using a cut-processed housing.

A hairline-processed, 10-mm-thick top panel of immaculate aluminium has been added to the previous three-layered construction of aluminium die-cast, BMC, and heavyweight-class rubber on the SL-1200MK5. This four-layered construction combines high rigidity with a high-quality finish and feel.

Specifications

Turntable section
Type: Direct Drive Manual Turntable

Turntable Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 and 78 rpm

Adjust Range: ±8 %, ±16 %

Starting Torque: 3.3 kg-cm

Build-up Characteristics: 0.7 s. from Standstill to 33-1/3 rpm

Wow And Flutter: 0.025 % W.R.M.S. (JIS C5521)

Rumble: 78 dB (IEC 98A weighted)

Turntable Platter: Brass and aluminium die-cast combined
Diameter: 332mm
Weight: Approx. 3.6 kg (including a rubber mat)

Tonearm Section

Type: Universal Static Balance

Effective Length: 230 mm

Overhang: 15 mm

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)

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 the auxiliary weight): 5.6 to 12.0 g
14.3 to 20.7 g (including the head shell)
(With small auxiliary weight)
10.0 to 16.4 g: 18.7 to 25.1 g (including the head shell)
(With large auxiliary weight):
14.3 to 19.8 g
23.0 to 28.5 g (including headshell)

Cartridge Mounting Dimension

JIS 12.7 mm Interval

Head Shell Terminal Lug

1.2 mm φ 4-pin Terminal Lug

Terminals

Audio Output: PHONO (Pin Jack), EARTH TERMINAL

General Power Supply: AC 110 – 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

Power Consumption: 14 W Approx. 0.2 W (standby)

Dimensions (W x H x D): 453 x 173 x 372 mm

Weight: Approx. 18 kg

Accessories

Turntable, Turntable Mat, Dust Cover, EP Record Adaptor,Balace Weight, Auxiliary Weight Small, Auxiliary Weight Big,Head Shell, Overhang Gauge, Screw Set for Cartridge,PHONO Cable, PHONO Earth Lead, AC Mains Lead, Screw Set for Turntable, Owner’s Manual