Technics SL-1200GME Direct Drive Turntable
The SL-1200G/1210G Master Edition—born from a decade of Technics’ expertise, featuring a special gold design that defines the pinnacle of SL-1200 series excellence.
Master Edition Design
- Gold Logo & Serial Number Plate: Features a gold-painted embossed logo and a serial number plate indicating this limited edition model.
- Gold Tonearm: Equipped with a magnesium tonearm finished in gold paint.
- Two Colours: Available in your choice of Silver model SL-1200GME or Black model SL-1210GME.
Coreless Direct Drive Motor Achieving Stable Rotation
The SL-1200GME/1210GME features a coreless direct-drive motor that eliminates cogging for smooth rotation. Its twin-rotor construction maintains high torque while reducing bearing load and minute vibrations. The coil mounting base uses the same reinforcement pattern as the Reference Class SL-1000R/SP-10R for enhanced rigidity.
Upgraded ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive)
Unlock a realm of audio precision with the ΔΣ-Drive – a state-of-the-art system harnessing Technics’ expertise in PWM signal processing. The SL-1200GME/1210GME expands the PWM carrier frequency from around 2 kHz to over 20 kHz, reducing audible noise and further suppressing micro-vibrations.
Three-layered Turntable Platter
The turntable has a three-layered construction with a rigidly combined brass and aluminium die-cast platter. With a deadening rubber covering its entire rear surface to eliminate unnecessary resonance, thereby achieving high rigidity and vibration damping. This delivers smooth rotational stability and inertial mass surpassing the SP-10MK2, the direct-drive turntable standard used by broadcast stations worldwide, as well as having more than twice the inertial mass of the SL-1200MK5.
High-level Balance Adjustment
When the weight distribution of the turntable is uneven, excess vibration or noise occurs during rotation, which causes degradation in sound quality. Therefore, the balance of the turntable is adjusted at the factory by using specialized high-precision balance adjustment equipment for each and every item after the turntable is assembled. Turntables that have undergone adjustment are labelled with a sticker reading "BALANCED" to indicate that adjustment has been done.
Four-layered Cabinet Construction
A hairline-processed, 10-mm-thick top panel of immaculate aluminium has been added to the previous three-layered construction of aluminium die-cast, BMC, and heavyweight-class rubber on the SL-1200MK5. This four-layered construction combines high rigidity with a high-quality finish and feel.
Insulator
A newly developed zinc insulator using αGEL™ gelatinous material with excellent shock absorption, providing high vibration damping and minimizing feedback.
Tonearm
The tonearm uses lightweight magnesium with cold drawing for high precision. High initial-motion sensitivity is achieved through Technics’ gimbal suspension construction and high-precision bearings.
Multi-Stage Silent Power Supply
The SL-1200GME/SL-1210GME features the Multi-Stage Silent Power Supply, integrating a low-noise switching circuit and a noise-canceling circuit.
Specifications
| Turntable Section: | |
| Drive Method: | Direct Drive |
| Motor: | Brushless DC motor |
| Turntable Speeds: | 33-1/3, 45 and 78 rpm |
| Starting Torque: | 0.32 N・m (3.3 kgf・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: | Brass and aluminium die-cast combined |
| Diameter: | 332 mm |
| Weight: | Approx. 3.6 kg (including a rubber sheet) |
| Tonearm Section: | |
| Type: | Static Balance |
| Effective Length: | 230 mm |
| Overhang: | 15 mm |
| Tracking Error Angle: | Within 2° 32' (outer groove of 30 cm (12") record), Within 0° 32' (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) |
| Headshell Weight: | Approx. 7.6 g |
| Applicable Cartridge Weight Range (without auxiliary weight): | 5.6 - 12.0 g, 14.3 - 20.7 g (including headshell) |
| Applicable Cartridge Weight Range (with small auxiliary weight): | 10.0 - 16.4 g, 18.7 - 25.1 g (including headshell) |
| Applicable Cartridge Weight Range (with big auxiliary weight): | 14.3 - 19.8 g, 23.0 - 28.5 g (including headshell) |
| Cartridge Mounting Dimension: | 12.7 mm (1/2") interval |
| Head Shell Terminal Lug: | 1.2 mmφ 4-pin terminal lug |
| Terminals: | |
| Audio Output: | PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1, EARTH TERMINAL x 1 |
| General: | |
| Power Supply: | AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption: | 11 W (ON) / 0.3 W (OFF) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD): | 453 mm x 173 mm x 372 mm |
| Weight: | 18 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, Overhang gauge, Screw set for cartridge, Cartridge spacer, PHONO cable, PHONO earth lead, AC power supply cord, Screw set for turntable, Owner's Manual |
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