TECHNICS SL-1000R

SL-1000R

Reference Class Series;
- State-of-the-art rigid-frame, direct-drive manual turntable;
- An evolution of what has always been and is unanimously attributed to Technics as the ultimate interpretation and realization of the direct-drive turntable type, with prodigious, undeniably unparalleled design, engineering, and construction quality;
- Coreless brush-less DC direct-drive motor with double coil and double rotor, featuring coils located on both sides, totaling 12 poles and 18 drive coils;
- 10 mm thick, 7.9 kg platter with a three-layer structure for high rigidity and extreme vibration damping, composed of a brass top layer, a die-cast aluminum central layer, and a sound-absorbing rubber bottom layer, augmented by 12 additional tungsten weights;
- Two-layer plinth with a BMC injection-molded polymer base and a 30 mm thick machined aluminum top panel;
- Monumental low-center-of-gravity chassis with double stainless steel weights on the bottom, with a three-layer construction: BMC (Bulk Moulding Compound) injection-molded polymer base, die-cast aluminum body, and 25 mm thick machined aluminum top panel;
- High-damping feet with a die-cast zinc shell and a silicone rubber core reinforced by cylindrical polymer tubes;
- Integrated tonearm base with the possibility of adding up to three additional tonearms, long or short;
- 10-inch universal static-balance tonearm with gimbal suspension, featuring high-precision bearings and an "S" shaped magnesium profile, very lightweight and highly damped, with internal wiring made of purest OFC copper, equipped with graduated adjustment tools for height (VTA), anti-skating, and tracking force with counterweight, characterized by inimitable accuracy, practicality, and tactile pleasure, handcrafted and calibrated in Japan;
- Sophisticated separate electronic control unit, with OLED display, featuring a switching power supply equipped with an exclusive circuit capable of delivering a very stable voltage with very low noise;
- Rotation speeds of 33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, and 78 RPM with pitch variation function at +/- 16% intervals;
- Wow & flutter deviations equal to or less than 0.015%, at the limits of measurable;
- 3x auxiliary weights (small, medium, large) to extend tonearm/cartridge compatibility;
- Audio signal output with Phono DIN connector;
- Dust cover, mat, EP record adapter, overhang gauge, and ground cable included (headshell and cartridge to be purchased separately);
- Supplied with exclusive flight case;
- Silver finish;
- Turntable dimensions and weight (W x H x D) 531 x 188 x 399 mm / 40.2 kg;
- Control unit dimensions and weight (W x H x D) 110 x 84 x 350 mm / 2.1 kg.