{"product_id":"technics-sl-5-turntable-black","title":"Technics SL-5 Turntable - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have a vintage (early 80’s) SL-5 direct-drive linear tracking automatic turntable from Japanese company Technics. Cosmetically there are some marks and blemishes but it is in fully working condition. It comes supplied in original factory packaging with our regular three month warranty – noting that this does not cover the fitted cartridge.\u003cbr\u003e\nTechnics said….\u003cbr\u003e\nIt’s no coincidence that all records are cut on the linear tracking principle. Experience has taught record companies there’s no other way to ensure absolute fidelity and accuracy. Doesn’t it make sense, then, for hi-fi manufacturers to follow in their tracks? We certainly think so.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn fact we now make no less than six linear tracking turntables. And all of them designed to play at precisely the angle record grooves are cut. You don’t have to be a hi-fi nut to appreciate the advantages over conventional tonearms.\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause the stylus sits more comfortably in the grooves, there’s less room for tracking error. Which in turn means there’s less risk of sound distortion.\u003cbr\u003e\nNaturally, making a linear tracking turntable demands a level of engineering skill rather above the norm. But what else would you expect from the people who perfected direct-drive turntables. Even we can’t improve on the way records are made. Only the way they’re played.\u003cbr\u003e\nTechnics developed the SL-5 to give you the many advantages of LP-jacket size linear tracking performance at a more modest price than ever before.\u003cbr\u003e\nAs you can see, the SL-5 is no larger than a stack of 12” LP records. Yet within this compact cabinet are some of the most advanced turntable features available today. For one thing, the SL-5 is completely automatic, thanks to microprocessor control. Simply put on a record and press the start button. Disc size and speed selection are automatic and foolproof for standard LPs and EPs.\u003cbr\u003e\nManual operation is also possible to deal with special cases. Accidental stylus damage is virtually impossible, because the tonearm will not move onto an empty platter. Technics advanced direct drive motor with integral rotor\/platter construction assures extremely low wow \u0026amp; flutter and long term dependability. Also under microprocessor control is the linear tracking tonearm with optoelectronic sensing system, gimbal suspension, and dynamic balance. This assures that your records are played the same way that they were originally cut, without the problems of tracking error or skating. The tonearm is compatible with the new world standard plug-in connector cartridges now available from Audio-Technica, Shure and more, as well as Technics.\u003cbr\u003e\nFeather-touch electronic controls are located on the front panel. These include cueing and repeat. The start and stop buttons double as search controls, so you can move the tonearm inward and outward to find a desired cut. You never touch the tonearm itself.\u003cbr\u003e\nOther valuable features include TNRC cabinet construction to block out acoustic feedback, heavy 12” aluminium diecast platter, built-in 45 rpm adaptor, and tonearm position LED indicator and scale.\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e\nDirect drive automatic turntable\u003cbr\u003e\nAuto start\/Auto lead-in\u003cbr\u003e\nAuto return\u003cbr\u003e\nAuto stop\u003cbr\u003e\nRepeat play\u003cbr\u003e\nAuto speed select\u003cbr\u003e\nManual speed selection possible\u003cbr\u003e\nAuto size select\u003cbr\u003e\nRecord presence detection\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003e\nTurntable Section:\u003cbr\u003e\nDrive Method: Direct drive\u003cbr\u003e\nMotor: Brushless DC motor\u003cbr\u003e\nTurntable Platter: Diameter 30 cm (12”); Die-cast Aluminium\u003cbr\u003e\nTurntable Speeds: 33.3 rpm and 45 rpm, Auto speed select\u003cbr\u003e\nWow and flutter: 0.012% WRMS; 0.025% WRMS (JIS C5521); + 0.035% peak (IEC 98A Weighted)\u003cbr\u003e\nRumble: – 56 dB (IEC 98A Unweighted); – 78 dB (IEC 98A Weighted)\u003cbr\u003e\nTonearm Section:\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Dynamic balanced type Linear tracking tonearm 4-pivot gimbal suspension\u003cbr\u003e\nEffective length: 10.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nTracking error angle: Within ± 0.1°\u003cbr\u003e\nEffective mass: 9 g (including cartridge)\u003cbr\u003e\nResonance frequency: 12 Hz\u003cbr\u003e\nTonearm drive motor: DC motor\u003cbr\u003e\nPhono cable capacitance: 150 pF\u003cbr\u003e\nMains: 240 V AC, 50 Hz\u003cbr\u003e\nPower consumption: 10 W\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions: 315 (W) x 315 (D) x 88 (H) mm, 390 (H) mm (when open)\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 4.4 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"2ndhandhifi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50986667344213,"sku":"DA3224H277","price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/1094\/5365\/files\/IMG_6376-scaled.jpg?v=1750875491","url":"https:\/\/2ndhandhifi.co.uk\/products\/technics-sl-5-turntable-black","provider":"2ndhandhifi.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}