Technics SL-100C Turntable – Preview
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Technics has just launched its budget friendly, entry-level, Premium Class SL-100C turntable.
The original the SL-1200 was launched back in 1972 and quickly gained acceptance in the audiophile and DJ communities. 2019 saw the release of the SL-1500C which was based upon the SL-1200 but now aimed at hi-fi enthusiasts, arriving with a reduced set of features. Now Technics hopes to take the market lead in the sub $1000 class direct drive turntable market with their Premium Class SL-100C.
The SL-100C is based upon many features acquired through the development of the SL-1200, SL-1500C and Reference Class flagship SL-1000R, including:
- The same iron-coreless and brushless DC direct-drive motor technologies used in the SL-1200GR, designed to avoid cogging and provide accurate and stable speed control.
- A version of the company’s static-balanced universal S-shaped aluminum tonearm and
- Technic’s in-house developments in platter design using a two-layer structure combining deadened rubber and aluminum.
The SL-100C also features a high-rigidity cabinet with high-damping insulators to help minimize vibrations. However, in order to hit the new entry-level pricing, it loses the SL-1500C phono stage and is fitted with the factory installed Audio-Technica VM95C MM cartridge.
Finally the SL-100C maintains the end-of-record auto-lift feature to minimize needle wear and preserve records.
Technical Specifications:
- Type Universal: Static Balance
- Effective Length: 230mm
- Overhang: 15 mm (19/32 inch)
- Tracking Error Angle: Within 2° 32′ (at the outer groove of 30 cm (12″) record), 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 gm
Cartridge:
- Audio-Technica AT-VM95C
- Dual moving magnet design for excellent stereo separation
- 0.6 mil bonded conical diamond stylus
- Aluminum cantilever
- Frequency response 20-20,000 Hz
- Stereo separation: 18 dB
- Output voltage: 4.0 mV
- Channel balance: 2.5 dB
- Tracking force range: 1.8-2.2 grams
- Load impedance: 47k ohms
- Drive Method: Direct Drive
- Motor: Brushless DC motor
- Turntable Speeds: 33 1/3, 45, 78 rpm
- Braking System: Electronic Brake
- Wow and Flutter: 0.025% W.R.M.S.
- Turntable Platter: Aluminum diecast weight approx. 2.0 kg (Including Turntable Sheet)
- Power Supply: AC110-240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz
- Power Consumption: 8 W, Approx. 0.2 W (Standby)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 453 x 169 x 372 mm
- Weight: Main Unit Approx. 9.9 kg (21.82 lbs)
- Stereo Audio Output: PHONO x 1, EARTH TERMINAL x 1
For more technical information visit the US Technics website.
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Could you please confirm if the wattage supports 240 volts, if I purchase it within the USA? Thank You.
Hi WIJAYA,
According to Technics the turntable supports;
Power Supply: AC 110-240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 8 W, Approx. 0.2 W (Standby)
The turntable seems to use a universal switched mode supply according to the specifications. I see no mention of a two position switch to select the country’s voltage.
So it will work fine on 240 volts AC at I assume 50Hz. The power consumption of 8 watts will be virtually the same no matter what voltage or line frequency it uses.
Hope the above clears things up for you.
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Paul