Technics SL-10 Turntable

It has been 10 years since Technics introduced the world's first direct-drive turntable, the SP-10. When it was introduced, this turntable had less wow and flutter and better speed accuracy than the cutting lathes used to make records. And because the drive system did not use rubber parts like belts and idler wheels, it insured that its excellent specifications would be retained for a long time.
Six years after the introduction of the SP-10, Technics brought out an improved version, with higher torque and quartz control. Today, more than 1500 or these SP-10 MkII's are used by broadcasters in 27 countries around the world. In the past two years, Technics has added quartz synthesizer control to various models, permitting the precision of quartz to be retained in speeds above and below the standard 33.3, 45 and 78 rpm.
More significant to the consumer, Technics has also developed direct-drive turntables which have a very high degree of precision, yet cost much less than the professional grade models. It is possible to get numerous Technics direct-drive turntables in the popular price range, yet with specifications that were obtainable only in very expensive equipment a few years ago.
With the SL-10, Technics continues to lead the industry in turntable innovation. This new turntable represents as radical a departure from conventional design as did the SP-10 ten years ago.
It has the same width and depth dimensions as an LP record jacket, yet within the compact package are an amazingly precise drive system, a gimbal suspended linear-tracking tonearm, a high-grade moving coil cartridge, plus extensive control systems which permit even a complete hi-fi novice to use the SL-10 without any problem. Nearly every operation is automated, with the upper and lower halves of the cabinet closed during record play. And the tonearm is designed so that the system can be stood vertically without any sacrifice in tracking accuracy. The SL-10 marks as great a step forward in convenience as did the development of cassette tapes versus the open-reel format. Yet there is absolutely no loss in reproduction quality. On the contrary, numerous factors in the SL-10's design will significantly enhance the sound from records.

A Compact Quartz DD Unit, with the Dimensions of a Record Jacket.
The aluminium die-cast cabinet opens up into upper and lower halves. The upper half contains the linear tracking tonearm, its drive control system, and a micro-computer electronic control block. The lower half contains Technics' integral rotor/platter DD motor, and its driving and quartz-phase-locked control circuit. Never before has there been this much advanced electronics and precision mechanical engineering technology in such a compact turntable system.

Put on a Record, Press the Start Button, and Leave the Rest to the Turntable.
To use the SL-10, place a record on the turntable, close the lid to seal it, and press a button to start. After that, the turntable takes over, using a precision optoelectronic detection system to determine stylus contact points, and the beginning and end or play. Thanks to the unique die-cast configuration, compact dimensions, and dynamically balanced linear tracking arm, this turntable can be used in the usual flat position, or can be stood upright, during use.

Optoelectronic Sensor for Precision Servo Control of the Linear Tracking Tonearm. Unique Dynamically Balanced Arm Design Allows both Horizontal and Vertical Operation with Excellent Tracking Ability.
An advanced coreless DC motor drives the arm and an optical sensor located near the stylus tip governs automatic operation. The optoelectronic system is based on deflection angle detection and is far more accurate than those that operate near the suspension. Thanks to this system, cartridge/groove geometry is always maintained near the ideal relationship. There is virtually no lateral tracking error (± 0.1°), and therefore no need for an anti-skating force device. Instead of the conventional ball bearings or rollers, this arm employs a slide bearing having a very low friction coefficient, to avoid undesirable vibrations and allow silent, smooth operation, and precision tonearm transport.
The pivot ball bearing gimbal suspension, and dynamic balance system make rt possible to use the tonearm on other than completely flat surfaces, even standing upright, without loss of superb tracking ability, while conventional linear tracking tonearms employing static balance system lack this capability and need precise adjustment in horizontal placement of the turntable.

Features

• Employs Technics' highly dependable integral rotor/platter OD motor with full-cycle detection FG servo system.
• The precision die-cast aluminium cabinet design with sealing upper and lower halves help prevent external vibration. To prevent acoustic feedback, even the underside of the platter is dampened, and the record is played in a sealed chamber totally isolated from the environment.
• DC power supply terminal is supplied. When used outdoors, car battery or other DC power supply can be used to power the SL-10.
• Comes with record stabilizer for steady play. Built into the upper cabinet is a disc stabilizer that holds down the disc when the unit is closed for operation. The strobe is on the outside circumference of the stabilizer.
• Built-in 45 rpm adaptor. Pops up for playing discs with large centre holes. Stays out of the way for LP play.
• Dial scale confirms position of tonearm over record surface. Located on exterior cabinet.

<b>Turntable Section</b><br>
Type: Quartz-phase-locked control direct drive fully-automatic with automatic speed and disc size selection, auto lead-in, automatic detection of disc. 2-speed search function of tonearm, auto-return, auto-stop and repeat<br>
Motor: Ultra-low-speed brushless DC motor<br>
Turntable Platter: Aluminium diecast diameter 30 cm<br>
Turntable Speeds: 33.3 and 45 rpm automatic selection (manual selection possible)<br>
Speed Accuracy: Within + 0.002%<br>
Wow & Flutter: 0.012% WRMS; 0.025% WRMS (JIS C5521); + 0.035% peak (IEC 98A weighted)<br>
Rumble: - 78 dB DIN B (IEC 98A weighted); - 56 dB DIN A (IEC 98A unweighted)<br><br>
<b>Tonearm Section</b><br>
Type: Dynamic-balanced linear-tracking gimbal-suspension tonearm<br>
Effective Length: 105 mm<br>
Tracking Error Angle: Within ± 0.1°<br>
Effective Mass: 9 g (including cartridge)<br>
Resonance Frequency: 12 Hz<br>
Tonearm Drive Motor: Careless DC motor<br><br>
<b>General</b><br>
Power Supply: AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz, DC 12V<br>
Power Consumption: 18 W<br>
Dimensions: 315 (W) x 315 (D) x 88 (H) mm<br>
Weight: 6.5 kg

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