TECHNICS SL-1200G GRAND CLASS REFERENCE DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE

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Coreless Direct Drive Motor

Conventional analogue turntables have problems with degradation in sound quality caused by factors such as minute speed vibration during rotation and rotation irregularity called "cogging." In the SL-1200G, the use of a newly developed coreless direct-drive motor with no iron core eliminates cogging. Also, the twin-rotor construction reduces the bearing load while maintaining high torque and also reduces minute vibration during rotation. These factors enable reproduction of the warm, exquisitely detailed sound etched on analogue records.


High-precision Motor Control Technology

The application of motor control technology developed for Blu-ray devices and switching the drive mode depending on the operational status of the motor achieve a high-starting torque and high-speed stability.


Three-layered Turntable Platter

The turntable 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.



High-level Balance Adjustment

When the weight distribution of the turntable is uneven, excess vibration or noise occurs during rotation, which causes degradation in sound quality. Therefore, the balance of the turntable is adjusted at the factory by using specialized high-precision balance adjustment equipment for each and every item after the turntable is assembled. Turntables that have undergone adjustment are labelled with a sticker reading "BALANCED" to indicate that adjustment has been done.


 



High-sensitive Tonearm

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.




Four-layered Cabinet Construction

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.



High-quality Terminals

The use of brass-milled, gold-plated phono terminals and ground terminals prevent degradation in sound quality while enabling the easy attaching and detaching of cables. Also the use of metal shielding construction inside the case reduces the effects of external noise.





SL-1200G Direct Drive Turntable System


Specifications
Turntable section
 
Type  Direct Drive Manual Turntable
Turntable Speeds  33 1/3, 45, 78 rpm
Adjust Range  ±8%, ±16%
Starting Torque  3.3 kg・cm (2.8 lb-in)
Build-up Characteristics  0.7 s. from standstill to 33 1/3 r/min
Wow And Flutter  0.025% W.R.M.S. (JIS C5521)
Rumble  78dB (IEC 98A Weighted)
Turntable Platter  Brass and Aluminum diecast combined
Diameter:332mm (13-5/64")  
Weight:About 3.6kg (7 15/16 lb) (Including rubber sheet)  
Tonearm Section  
Type  Universal Static Balance
Effective Length  230mm (9-1/16")
Overhang  15mm (19/32")
Tracking Error Angle  Within 2° 32' (at the outer groove of 30cm(12") record)
   Within 0° 32' (at the inner groove of 30cm(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  5.6 - 12.0g (without auxiliary weight)
   14.3 - 20.7g (including headshell)
   10.0 - 16.4g (with small auxiliary weight)
   18.7 - 25.1g (including headshell)
   14.3 - 19.8g (with large auxiliary weight)
   23.0 - 28.5g (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) x 1
   EARTH TERMINAL x 1
General  
Power Supply  AC120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption  14 W Approx. 0.2W (Standby)
Dimensions (W x H x D)  453 x 173 x 372 mm
   17-27/32 x 6-13/16 x 14-21/32 inch
Weight  Approx. 18 kg
   Approx. 39.7lbs
Accessories

 Turntable, Turntable sheet, Dust cover, EP record adaptor, Balance weight, Auxiliary weight(S), Auxiliary weight(L), Head shell, Overhang gauge, Screw set for cartridge, PHONO cable, PHONO earth lead, AC power supply cord, Screw set for turntable, Owner's Manual



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