Technics - Grand Class Direct Drive Turntable II - Black
About This Item
- Key Specs
- Drive Type: Direct drive
- Operation Type: Manual (Automatic turntables move the tonearm into position to begin playing a record and remove it when the record is finished, typically with a single push of a button. Semi-automatic turntables require user interaction to place the tonearm inititally, but will automatically remove it after playback. Manual turntables require the user to place and remove the tonearm as needed.)
- Integrated Preamp: false (An audio component that amplifies the turntable's audio signal to a level compatible for connection to a sound system.)
- Cartridge Type Included: Not included (Phono cartridges translate the grooves in a record into electrical signals to produce sound. There are two main types: moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC). Generally, MM cartridges have a robust design and high output levels. MC cartridges have an inverse design of MM that is lightweight and more precise, but usually require a preamp to boost their lower output signals.)
- Audio Only Outputs: 1 x Phono
- Network Connector(s): No network connectors
- General
- Brand: Technics
- Model Number: SL-1210GR2-K
- Product Name: Grand Class Direct Drive Turntable II
- Color: Black
- Audio
- Drive Type: Direct drive
- Operation Type: Manual (Automatic turntables move the tonearm into position to begin playing a record and remove it when the record is finished, typically with a single push of a button. Semi-automatic turntables require user interaction to place the tonearm inititally, but will automatically remove it after playback. Manual turntables require the user to place and remove the tonearm as needed.)
- Integrated Preamp: false (An audio component that amplifies the turntable's audio signal to a level compatible for connection to a sound system.)
- Turntable Type: Component (All-in-one turntables have built-in speakers and an integrated preamp for optimal listening pwithout need for other device connections. Component turntables consist of the main turntable (may require separate purchase of cartridge) and require external connections before use. DJ turntables are digital devices with special features and sound effects intended for professional use.)
- Playable Record Speeds: 33 1/3, 45, 78
- Turntable Motor Type: DC
- Wow and Flutter: 0.025 percent (Measures "frequency wobble" or the level of distortion caused by speed fluctuations typically measured at kHz. The lower the percentage, the better the player's ability to sustain proper pitch and avoid distortion.)
- Speed Variation: +/- 8% to 16% (The variance in platter revolutions per minute (RPM), typically asserted as +/- RPM. The smaller the variation in speed, the cleaner the sound and the fewer noticeable differences in pitch.)
- Anti-Skate Mechanism: true (Keeps the tonearm in place with an opposing force, to prevent it from "skating" toward the center of the record and skipping or scratching during playback.)
- Cartridge & Tonearm
- Cartridge Type Included: Not included (Phono cartridges translate the grooves in a record into electrical signals to produce sound. There are two main types: moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC). Generally, MM cartridges have a robust design and high output levels. MC cartridges have an inverse design of MM that is lightweight and more precise, but usually require a preamp to boost their lower output signals.)
- Tonearm Shape: S arm
- Effective Tonearm Length: 9.06 millimeters
- Tonearm Material(s): Aluminum
- Outputs
- Audio Only Outputs: 1 x Phono
- Speaker Connection Type: RCA
- Inputs
- Network Connector(s): No network connectors
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 173 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 453 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 372 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 11.5 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Material
- Platter Material: Aluminum diecast
- Included
- Cable(s) Included: RCA, AC power
- Speaker(s) Included: false
- Platter Mat Included: true
- Dust Cover Included: true
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 3 years
- Warranty - Labor: 3 Year
- Other
- UPC: 885170416222
The first stage of Technics’ next generation of direct drive turntables with an improved motor-drive circuit centered on the ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive), the SL-1210GR2 invites more audio enthusiasts to enjoy music with the rich, robust sound of analog records. Since inventing the world’s first direct drive turntable, Technics has continued to work to improve sound quality. It has now developed the ΔΣ-Drive, which suppresses minute vibrations from the motor and improves the electromagnetic conversion accuracy of the cartridge. The first stage of direct drive turntable systems featuring this technology is the Technics Grand Class SL-1210GR2.
- Motor-drive system: The ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive) is a system that applies Technics’ expertise in PWM signal processing. In addition to reducing high harmonics, the drive suppresses vibrations from the motor for smoother, more accurate rotation, ensuring a rich reproduction of the music.
- Coreless direct drive motor achieving stable rotation: Technics developed the twin-rotor, surface-facing, coreless direct-drive motor with rotor magnets placed on both sides, thereby eliminating the rotation irregularity of the motor, referred to as cogging, which was a unique issue for direct-drive systems.
- Low noise switching circuit: Use of a high-speed switching power supply ensures a stable supply capacity and less ripple and humming. The switching frequency of above 100 kHz limits the impact of noise on the music playback bandwidth.
- Current injection active noise cancelling: Combining a noise detection device with an error amplifier, noise cancelling technology detects residual noise in the power supply and applies an inverse phase current to remove noise components. It removes low frequency noise more effectively than a regulator to ensure a more ideal power supply.
- Pursuing rigidity and vibration damping characteristics: Two-layer construction with deadening rubber applied to the entire rear surface of the aluminum die-cast to eliminate the unnecessary resonance that is otherwise relayed to the record. Optimized shape of the aluminum die-cast.
- Tonearm achieving high initial-motion sensitivity: High-precision tonearm tracking of the rotation of the record. Static-balance universal S-shaped tonearm.
- Two-layered cabinet construction: The SL-1210GR2 ensures high rigidity by using a body with a two-layered construction that solidly unifies the BMC and the aluminium die-cast chassis.
- High-dampening silicone insulators: For the insulators supporting the body, the SL-1210GR2 uses special silicon rubber that ensures high vibration damping characteristics and long-term reliability.
- High-quality terminals: The turntable uses gold-plated phono terminals for detachable cables, while metal shielding construction inside the case reduces the effects of external noise.
Whats Included
- Turntable
- Turntable mat
- Dustcover
- EP record adaptor
- Balance weight
- Auxiliary weight
- Head shell
- Overhang gauge
- Screw set for cartridge
- PHONO cable
Q: What is the platter of the Technics turntable made of?
A: The platter is made of die-cast aluminum.
Q: What type of drive system does this Technics turntable use?
A: This turntable uses a direct drive system.
Q: What is the benefit of the two-layered cabinet construction?
A: The two-layered construction of the turntable helps to ensure high rigidity and minimize unwanted resonance.
Q: Does this Technics turntable have a built-in preamp?
A: No, this model does not have a built-in preamp.
Q: What type of drive system does this turntable use?
A: This turntable uses a coreless direct drive motor system with rotor magnets on both sides to eliminate rotation irregularity.
Q: Does the Technics turntable come with a cartridge?
A: No, the turntable does not come with a cartridge.
Q: How does the turntable minimize noise from the power supply?
A: It uses a current injection active noise cancelling system to detect and remove noise components in the power supply.
Q: What kind of tonearm does the turntable have?
A: This turntable features a static-balance universal S-shaped tonearm.
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