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Technics SL-1500C Hi-Fi Turntable, Black

  • Technics SL-1500C Black Hi-Fi Turntable
  • Technics SL-1500C Black Hi-Fi Turntable
  • Technics SL-1500C Black Hi-Fi Turntable
  • Technics SL-1500C Black Hi-Fi Turntable
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Pay by Finance

To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 48, 36, 24 or 12 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!

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Final Payment: £7.05
No settlement fee
£338.40
36 months14.90%No Deposit36 months: £8.78
Final Payment: £8.78
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£316.08
24 months14.90%No Deposit24 months: £12.29
Final Payment: £12.29
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Final Payment: £22.89
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Colour: Black

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Technics SL-1500C Hi-Fi Turntable, Black Overview

The SL-1500C is a more traditional turntable, promising great sound from a solid design at a more affordable price than the previously launched Technics decks, and without the DJ features of the new SL-1200. 

As well as many design traits familiar from previous generation Technics, the SL-1500C also includes a Phono EQ, an integrate MM phono amp allowing the deck to be connected to any amplifier or music system with standard RCA inputs. The turntable also comes fitted with an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge.

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"If you’re after a great sounding but fuss-free record player below a grand the SL-1500C is a great buy."

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"This is an example of the last turntable you ever buy. It’s good out the box and becomes great with a little work. It’s well made, painless to live with and makes vinyl enjoyable. For these many reasons, the latest member of the Technics family comes Highly Recommended.

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The SL-1500C is a more traditional turntable, promising great sound from a solid design at a more affordable price than the previously launched Technics decks, and without the DJ features of the new SL-1200. 

As well as many design traits familiar from previous generation Technics, the SL-1500C also includes a Phono EQ, an integrate MM phono amp allowing the deck to be connected to any amplifier or music system with standard RCA inputs. The turntable also comes fitted with an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge.

 

The Latest Coreless Direct Drive Motor Achieves High-precision Stable Rotation

The technologies acquired through the development of the SL-1200 Series and the high-end SL-1000R model were lavishly inserted into the motor drive unit, a key part of the turntable. The motor exclusively tunes the single-rotor, coreless direct drive motor adopted by the SL-1200GR in order to read the high rotation accuracy and high-precision signals of the record. Optimal motor control is conducted for the inertial mass of the two-layer structure platter on which the vinyl record is placed with deadening rubber on the entire back surface to eliminate unwanted resonance in the aluminium die-cast platter to eliminate the rotation irregularity called cogging. The aluminium die-cast chassis is rigidly integrated with a special material consisting of ABS mixed with glass fiber to achieve a two-layer construction. The insulator is comprised of a spring and rubber to provide optimal vibration-damping characteristics. The tonearm is a static-balance universal S-shape tonearm, another Technics tradition. By adopting a high-precision bearing using the same gimbal suspension construction and machined housing as the SL-1200 Series, high initial sensitivity is achieved. In addition, reliability has been improved by incorporating a removable power cable and gold-plated terminals, which have less sound quality degradation, for the PHONO and LINE terminals.

Complete Turntable w/ Built-in Phono Equalizer & Cartridge

Complete Turntable with a Built-in Phono Equalizer and Cartridge In order to enjoy playing analogue records more comfortably, the SL-1500C features a built-in phono equalizer and bundled cartridge. There is no need to separately prepare either one, making it easy to link with a wide range of audio equipment. The shield structure of the built-in phono equalizer suppresses the effects of external noise and noise from the power supply. It is also equipped with a switch to turn the LINE output off when it is not being used. The turntable has been designed to thoroughly shut-out adverse effects to the PHONO output. The dedicated power supply for the PHONO output terminal is isolated from the power supply for the LINE output terminal, and has been designed to prioritize sound quality by minimising the wiring of the PHONO signal. The isolated terminals also prevent wiring mistakes. An Ortofon 2M RED cartridge, which is highly acclaimed as an MM cartridge, has been selected for the bundled cartridge. Combining this high-quality cartridge with the performance of the SL-1500C will maximise the sound quality of vinyl records.

Auto Lifter Function Allows You To Enjoy Playing Records More Comfortably

When the tonearm reaches the end of the record, the Auto Lifter function automatically raises the cartridge. This prevents unnecessary wear on your valuable vinyl records and stylus. By embedding the Auto Lifter function in the base portion of the tonearm, it eliminates impacts to the tonearm. Due to a simple design that doesn’t use motor power, there is no electrical or vibrational impact and it will not prevent the movement of the tonearm. In response to requests from many users regarding the Auto Lifter function, a design that prioritises sound quality was adopted. The functions required to playback records were kept to a bare minimum, achieving simple and easy-to-use operability.

Simple Design w/ Functional Beauty

The SL-1500C sports a simple design without unnecessary frills, while retaining the superb operating feel that is a Technics tradition. The attractive appearance lets you enjoy playing records to your heart’s content.

Turntable

Type Direct Drive Manual Turntable
Turntable Speeds 33-1/3, 45 and 78 r/min
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.
Turntable Platter Aluminium diecast
Diameter 332 mm
Weight Approx. 2.0 kg (Including rubber sheet)

Tonearm

Type Universal Static Balance
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 auxiliary weight) 5.6 - 12.0g 14.3 - 20.7g (including head shell)

(with auxiliary weight) 10.0 - 16.4g 18.7 - 25.1g (including head shell)
Head Shell Terminal Lug 1.2 mmφ 4-pin terminal lug

Terminals

Audio Output PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1

EARTH TERMINAL x 1

LINE (Pin Jack) x 1

General

Power Supply AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption 8 W Approx. 0.2W (Standby)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 453 x 169 x 372 mm
Weight Approx. 9.9 kg
Accessories Turntable

Turntable Sheet

Dust Cover

EP Record Adaptor

Balance Weight

Auxiliary Weight

Head Shell

Cartridge (Ortofon 2M Red)

PHONO Cable

PHONO Earth Lead

AC Power Supply Cord

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