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Renowned for their iconic SL1200Mk2, the world's best known and loved turntable for DJs, Technics have finally released a version of the deck specifically designed for DJs, meet the SL1210 Mk7. While still maintaining the classic look and layout of the Mk2 and later units, the SL-1210 Mk7 has an all new chassis, tone arm and motor as well as all the electronics running it.
Product Ref: 208000
Renowned for their iconic SL1200Mk2, the world's best known and loved turntable for DJs, Technics have finally released a version of the deck specifically designed for DJs, meet the SL1210 Mk7. While still maintaining the classic look and layout of the Mk2 and later units, the SL-1210 Mk7 has an all new chassis, tone arm and motor as well as all the electronics running it.
The direct drive system uses a slow-turning motor to directly drive the platter. This system has various advantages. It offers high performance, such as rotation accuracy and powerful torque, does not require replacement of parts and maintains high reliability over a long period of time. On the other hand, the direct drive system was said to produce a rotation irregularity called cogging. For the SL-1210MK7, a new coreless direct drive motor was developed. This motor employs a coreless stator. The removal of the core (iron core) from the stator eliminated the root cause of cogging. Furthermore, the magnetic force of the rotor magnets was improved to the highest possible level, and the gap between the coreless stator and rotor magnets was optimised, thus achieving high-torque-performance equaling that of the SL-1210MK5. Boasting smooth rotation and powerful torque, this motor reproduces sound accurately and faithfully from the groove on an analogue record.
The tonearm, which has continued to support the leading edge of the DJ scene for many years, inherits the highly reliable static-balance universal S-shape tonearm. Using high-precision bearings, it achieves a higher initial-motion sensitivity than the SL-1210MK6. This accurately tracks the groove on the phono record to assure excellent tracking performance with minimum stylus jumping even in harsh playing conditions such as scratching.
The stylus illuminator features a new push-type structure for intuitive operation, and employs a high-brightness and long-life white LED. The illumination area and intensity were reviewed to provide improved visibility of the stylus tip even in a dark environment.
The power and phono cable terminals allow detachment of the cables. The phono terminals are gold-plated to minimise sound quality degradation. Since the terminals allow disconnection of the cables, maintenance of the cables is easier.
The chassis, an essential part for reducing external vibrations, inherits the audio quality enhancement technology fostered through the development of high-end turntables. The aluminium die-cast chassis is rigidly integrated with a special material consisting of ABS mixed with glass fibre to achieve a two-layer construction. The combination of this special high-rigidity material and a metal chassis raised the rigidity and vibration-damping performance to higher levels, realising a robust cabinet for beautiful sound reproduction. The insulator is comprised of a spring and rubber to provide optimal frequency characteristics. This not only assures high sound quality and superb howling resistance, but also effectively shuts out external vibrations under high sound level conditions.
The pitch control function allows fine adjustment of the rotation speed within ±8% / ±16%. It does this through digital control, from positional detection of the slider to rotational control of the motor, eliminating the unnecessary DA conversion. This greatly improves tracking performance to achieve accurate and stable pitch adjustment.
The newest digital motor control technology, accumulated through the development of Blu-ray disc products, is applied to improve adjustment by allowing the torque and brake speed to be adjusted individually in four steps.
The reverse play function, which brings forth new possibilities of creative performance, makes its first appearance in the SL-1210 Series. In addition to 33-1/3 rpm and 45 rpm, a rotation speed of 78 rpm is supported.
Type | Direct Drive Manual Turntable |
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Turntable Speeds | 33-1/3, 45 and 78 rpm |
Adjust Range | ±8 %, ±16 % |
Starting Torque | 0.18 N·m / 1.8 kg·cm |
Build-up Characteristics | 0.7 s. from Standstill to 33-1/3 rpm |
Wow And Flutter | 0.025 % W.R.M.S. |
Rumble | 78 dB (IEC 98A weighted) |
Turntable Platter | Aluminium diecast |
Diameter | 332mm |
Weight | Approx. 1.8 kg (including slipmat and slipsheet) |
Type | Universal Static Balance |
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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 auxiliary weight) 10.0 to 16.4 g 18.7 to 25.1 g (including the head shell) |
Cartridge Mounting Dimension | IS 12.7 mm (1/2") interval |
Head Shell Terminal Lug | 1.2 mm φ 4-pin Terminal Lug |
Audio Output | PHONO (Pin Jack), EARTH TERMINAL |
Power Supply | AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz |
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Power Consumption | 8 W Approx. 0.2 W (standby) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 453 x 169 x 353 mm |
Weight | Approx. 9.6 kg |
Accessories | Turntable, Slipmat, Slipsheet, Dust cover, EP record adaptor, Balance weight, Head shell, Screw set for cartridge, PHONO cable, PHONO earth lead, AC power supply cord, Owner's Manual |
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