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Technics SL-50C Direct Drive Turntable
$999.00
Product Details
Technics SL-50C Direct Drive Turntable
Description
Timeless Sound. Today’s Style.
Built on Technics’ legacy of coreless direct drive, this new series blends trusted sound with a compact, elegant design — available in Terracotta Brown, Black, and Grey.
The SL-50C maintains the classic Technics turntable characteristics, such as the iron-coreless direct drive motor and the high-precision S-shaped aluminum tonearm, while evolving in a new, sleek design and useability to meet the expectations of today’s vinyl enthusiasts. Aimed at both newcomers and those upgrading from entry-level set ups, the turntable integrates seamlessly into stylish modern interiors, offering high quality performance, simplicity and elegance.
Natural texture
Crafted from MDF, a wood-based material with fine layered fibers, offering quiet warmth and subtle presence — bringing harmony to any living space.
Access more records
Supports 33⅓, 45, and 78 rpm for access to a wider range of records.
Optimized for instant vinyl playback
With the included cartridge and built-in phono amplifier precisely matched for optimal performance, simply connect to active speakers or an amplifier and passive speakers — and confidently enjoy vinyl playback immediately.
Driven by the Technics legacy
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.
Tonearm
Cartridge
Platter
Insulator
Intelligence Behind the Spin
Digital Control
Digital control elevates rotation accuracy to the highest level through (1) precise speed detection, (2) Per-unit calibration during production, and (3) digitally optimized motor drive signals.
Circuit Layout
Separate PCBs for power, motor control, and phono EQ are placed away from the tonearm with crossover-free wiring. This minimizes distortion of sound.
The built-in MM phono equalizer, optimally tuned to the included cartridge, along with the premium components and case, delivers clear sound with minimal noise.
Specs
| Category | Specification | Details |
|---|---|---|
| General | Dimensions (W × H × D) | 430 × 128 × 353 mm / 16.921” × 5.031” × 13.890” |
| Weight | Approx. 7.1 kg (15.7 lbs) | |
| Power Supply | AC 120V, 60Hz | |
| Power Consumption | 4W (On), 0.2W (Off) | |
| Turntable Section | Type | Direct drive manual turntable |
| Drive Method | Direct drive brushless DC motor | |
| Platter | Aluminum diecast, Diameter 300mm (11.80”), Approx. 1.26kg (2.78 lbs) | |
| Speeds | 33.33, 45, 78 rpm (78.26 rpm when set to 78) | |
| Start Up | 0.7 sec from standstill to 33.33 rpm | |
| Braking | Electronic | |
| Wow and Flutter | 0.025% W.R.M.S. | |
| Tone Arm | Type | Static Balance |
| Effective Length | 230mm (9-1/16”) | |
| Overhang | 15mm (19/32”) | |
| Tracking Error Angle | Within 2º 32’ (outer groove of 30cm / 12” record) Within 2º 32’ (inner groove of 30cm / 12” record) |
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| Offset Angle | 22º | |
| Phono Equalizer | Gain | 36.5dB |
| Included Cartridge | Ortofon 2M Red | |
| Terminals Section | Audio Output | PHONO (Pin Jack L & R) |
| PHONO Earth Terminal | ||
| LINE (Pin Jack L & R) | ||
| Included Accessories | Fabric platter mat | |
| Hinged dust cover | ||
| EP record adaptor | ||
| Balance weight | ||
| Head Shell with factory mounted Ortofon 2M Red | ||
| PHONO cable | ||
| PHONO earth lead | ||
| Power lead | ||
| Warranty | Model | SL-50C |
| Coverage | 2 years (Parts and Labour) |
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