Introducing, the Technics Grand Classic SL-1200G. A high-end hi-fi turntable aimed at audiophiles, re-engineered and redefining the Direct Drive Turntable. Starting life in the early '70s, the SL1200 lived through five versions (in the UK) and, even at its demise in around 2010 was still seen by many as the reference deck for club use. Now it's back and, in G form, it's better than ever.
Coreless Direct Drive Motor.
Conventional analogue turntables have problems with degradation in sound quality caused by factors such as minute speed vibration during rotation and rotation irregularity called "cogging." In the SL-1200G, the use of a newly developed coreless direct-drive motor with no iron core eliminates cogging. Also, the twin-rotor construction reduces the bearing load while maintaining high torque and also reduces minute vibration during rotation. These factors enable reproduction of the warm, exquisitely detailed sound etched on analogue records.
High-precision Motor Control Technology.
The application of motor control technology developed for Blu-ray devices and switching the drive mode depending on the operational status of the motor achieve a high-starting torque and high-speed stability.
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.
High-sensitive Tonearm
The tonearm employs lightweight magnesium which has a high damping effect, with cold drawing improving the characteristics of the material and achieving the high-precision required. In addition, high initial-motion sensitivity is attained by employing the traditional Technics gimbal suspension construction with horizontal rotation axis and the vertical rotation axis intersecting at a single central point, as well as high-precision bearings using a cut-processed housing.
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.
High-quality Terminals
The use of brass-milled, gold-plated phono terminals and ground terminals prevent degradation in sound quality while enabling the easy attaching and detaching of cables. Also the use of metal shielding construction inside the case reduces the effects of external
Specifications
| Turntable Section: |
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| Type: |
Direct Drive Manual Turntable |
| Turntable Speeds: |
33-1/3, 45 and 78 rpm |
| Adjust Range: |
±8 %, ±16 % |
| Starting Torque: |
3.3 kg-cm |
| Build-Up Characteristics: |
0.7 s from standstill to 33-1/3 rpm |
| Wow And Flutter: |
0.025 % W.R.M.S. (JIS C5521) |
| Rumble: |
78 dB (IEC 98A weighted) |
| Turntable Platter: |
Brass and aluminium die-cast combined |
| Diameter: |
332 mm |
| Weight: |
Approx. 3.6 kg (including a rubber mat) |
| Tonearm Section: |
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| Type: |
Universal Static Balance |
| Effective Length: |
230 mm |
| Overhang: |
15 mm |
| Tracking Error Angle: |
Within 2° 32' (at the outer groove of 30 cm (12") record) |
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Within 0° 32' (at the 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) |
| Head Shell Weight: |
Approx. 7.6 g |
| Applicable Cartridge Weight Range: |
(Without the auxiliary weight): 5.6 to 12.0 g / 14.3 to 20.7 g (with head shell) |
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(With small auxiliary weight): 10.0 to 16.4 g / 18.7 to 25.1 g (with head shell) |
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(With large auxiliary weight): 14.3 to 19.8 g / 23.0 to 28.5 g (with head shell) |
| Cartridge Mounting Dimension: |
JIS 12.7 mm Interval |
| Head Shell Terminal Lug: |
1.2 mm φ 4-pin Terminal Lug |
| Terminals: |
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| Audio Output: |
PHONO (Pin Jack), EARTH TERMINAL |
| General: |
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| Power Supply: |
AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz |
| Power Consumption: |
14 W / Approx. 0.2 W (standby) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D): |
453 x 173 x 372 mm |
| Weight: |
Approx. 18 kg |
| Accessories: |
Turntable, Turntable Mat, Dust Cover, EP Record Adaptor, Balance Weight, Auxiliary Weight Small, Auxiliary Weight Big, Head Shell, Overhang Gauge, Screw Set for Cartridge, PHONO Cable, PHONO Earth Lead, AC Mains Lead, Screw Set for Turntable, Owner's Manual |
