TECHNICS SL-1200GR2 SILVER

SL-1200GR2 SILVER

Grand Class - rigid frame, direct-drive manual turntable - an evolution of what has always been, unanimously, recognised as the most iconic model in the history of direct-drive turntables, the legendary Technics SL-1200 launched in 1972 and established as an absolute benchmark in the music industry (Hi-Fi, professional, DJ), here presented in a Hi-Fi version, with stunning design, engineering and build quality - newly developed brushless Coreless DC direct-drive motor with no iron core and a single rotor/single stator structure, aided by the cutting-edge and revolutionary PWM Delta Sigma Drive switching control technology, capable of minimising harmonic distortions and vibrations, ensuring smooth and precise rotation, with consistent performance over time and able to eliminate "cogging" phenomena, the rotation irregularities originated, in standard electric motors, by the interaction between the rotor magnets and the stator slots - latest generation Multi-Stage Silent switching power supply circuit, free from mechanical vibrations, with a switching frequency exceeding 100 kHz without induced noise, perfected by an innovative system for active detection and elimination of any eventual disturbance by applying a reverse phase current capable of eliminating persistent noise - 10 mm thick and 2.5 kg vibration-resistant platter with a two-layer structure composed of die-cast aluminium and damping rubber, enhanced by additional reinforcing ribs on the rear - robust chassis with internal metallic shielding and a two-layer frame structure, with a central body in die-cast aluminium and a base with sections embedded in BMC (Bulk Moulding Compound) injection-moulded polymers, topped by a 10 mm thick aluminium top panel - isolating feet made of special high-damping silicone rubber - universal statically balanced gimbal-suspended "S" shaped tonearm made of very light aluminium alloy, equipped with high-precision bearings, fitted with graduated height (VTA), antiskating and tracking force adjustment tools with counterweight, characterised by inimitable accuracy, practicality and tactile pleasure, hand-assembled - rotation speeds of 33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM and 78 RPM - high torque with instantaneous start-up response, from standstill to 33 and 1/3 RPM in 0.7 seconds, and instantaneous electronically controlled braking system - wow & flutter deviations less than 0.025%, at the limits of measurability - speed and pitch measurement and adjustment apparatus, articulated by specific instruments juxtaposed on the turntable surface: platter profile with stroboscopic mirrors arranged in 4 rows, blue LED stroboscopic light incorporated into the power button and a slide selector to set the desired value, choosing between +/-8% or +/-16% intervals and with a reset button to return to the nominal rotation speed regardless of the slide selector's position - retractable removable hood with LED light to illuminate the platter in dark environments - auxiliary weight to extend tonearm/cartridge compatibility - gold-plated high-quality Phono L/R RCA audio output connectors - dust cover, mat, EP record adapter, aluminium headshell with adjustable azimuth, overhang gauge, audio cable and ground cable included - Silver finish - dimensions (W x H x D) 453 x 173 x 372 mm - weight 11.5 Kg