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Technics SL-1500CS Turntable

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The evolution of the beloved SL-1500C, elevated rotational accuracy through advanced digital control with ΔΣ-Drive and finished in modern metallic grey.

ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive)

Pushing rotational accuracy to an even higher level with ΔΣ-Drive, a digital control technology developed for our Grand Class, even subtle noise in the motor-drive signal is eliminated.

New Colour: Metallic Grey

Technics introduces Metallic Grey for the first time, a colour inspired by the advanced ΔΣ Drive technology and designed to express a modern, forward-looking identity.

Technics Sound right out of the box

Letting you enjoy Technics sound right out of the box, the highly acclaimed built-in phono EQ and the Ortofon 2M Red are included as standard.
To preserve purity, the phono EQ circuit was refined through repeated listening tests. For high-quality, low-noise sound, shielding, dedicated ± power supplies, and separate grounding reduce interference.

Coreless Direct Drive Motor Achieving Stable Rotation

For decades, Technics’ direct drive has delivered accurate, maintenance-free rotation. This mechanism, which directly spins the platter with strong torque, has evolved to offer even greater precision with a coreless motor that eliminates cogging.

2-layered Platter with Improved Damping

The platter on which a vinyl record is placed features a two-layer structure: an aluminium die-cast platter reinforced with ribs on the reverse side, and a deadening rubber layer to eliminate unwanted resonance.

Aluminium S-Shaped Tonearm

The tonearm pipe is made of lightweight, high-rigidity aluminium. The bearing section of the gimbal suspension construction tonearm consists of a machined housing and high-precision bearing to provide high initial-motion sensitivity.

High Rigidity Cabinet

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.

High-Damping Insulator

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.

Turntable Section

  • Drive Method

    • Direct Drive
  • Motor

    • Brushless DC motor
  • Turntable Speeds

    • 33-1/3, 45 and 78* rpm
      * The turntable speed will be 78.26 rpm when set to 78 rpm.
  • Starting Torque

    • 0.18N・m (1.8kgf・cm)
  • Build-up Characteristics

    • 0.7 s. from standstill to 33- 1/3 rpm
  • Braking system

    • Electronic brake
  • Wow and Flutter

    • 0.025% W.R.M.S.
  • Turntable Platter

    • Aluminium die-cast
      Diameter:332mm
      Weight:Approx. 2.0kg (including turntable mat)

Tonearm Section

  • Type

    • Static Balance
  • Effective Length

    • 230mm
  • Overhang

    • 15mm
  • Tracking Error Angle

    • Within 2° 32' (at the outer groove of 30cm record)
      Within 0° 32' (at the inner groove of 30cm record)
  • Offset Angle

    • 22°
  • Arm Height Adjustment Range

    • 0 - 6mm
  • Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range

    • 0 - 4g (direct reading)
  • Headshell weight

    • Approx. 7.6g
  • Applicable Cartridge Weight Range

    • (without auxiliary weight)
      5.6 - 12.0g
      14.3 - 20.7g (including head shell)

      (with small auxiliary weight)
      10.0 - 16.4g
      18.7 - 25.1g (including head shell)
  • Cartridge Mounting Dimension

    • 12.7 mm (1/2") interval
  • Head Shell Terminal Lug

    • φ1.2mm 4-pin terminal lug

Terminals

  • Audio Output

    • PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1
      EARTH TERMINAL x 1
      LINE (Pin Jack) x1

General

  • Power Supply

    • AC 110-240V, 50/60 Hz
  • Power Consumption

    • For UK
      8.0 W (ON)
      Approx. 0.2 W (OFF)

      For Other Regions
      8.0 W (Power ON)
      Approx. 0.2 W (Power OFF)
  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    • 453 x 169 x 372 mm
  • Weight

    • Approx.9.9 kg
  • Operating temperature range

    • 0℃ to +40℃
  • Operating humidity range

    • 35% to 80% RH (no condensation)
  • Accessories

    • Turntable, Turntable sheet, Dust cover, EP record adaptor, Balance weight, Auxiliary weight, Head shell with cartridge, PHONO cable, PHONO earth lead, AC mains lead(for UK)x1, AC mains lead(for continental EU)x1, Owner's Manual