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Technics SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable

Direct Drive Turntable System

The evolution of the beloved SL-1500C, elevated rotational accuracy through advanced digital control with Delta Sigma Drive and finished in modern metallic grey.

Technics SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable

Delta Sigma Drive

Pushing rotational accuracy to an even higher level with Delta Sigma Drive, a digital control technology developed for our Grand Class, even subtle noise in the motor-drive signal is eliminated.

Technics SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable

New Colour: Metallic Grey

Technics introduces Metallic Grey for the first time, a colour inspired by the advanced Delta Sigma Drive technology and designed to express a modern, forward-looking identity.

Technics SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable

Technics Sound right out of the box

Letting you enjoy Technics sound right out of the box, the highly acclaimed built-in phono EQ and the Ortofon 2M Red are included as standard.

Technics SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable

Coreless Direct Drive Motor Achieving Stable Rotation

For decades, Technics’ direct drive has delivered accurate, maintenance-free rotation. This mechanism, which directly spins the platter with strong torque, has evolved to offer even greater precision with a coreless motor that eliminates cogging.

Technics SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable

Delta Sigma Drive

Unlock a realm of audio precision with the Delta Sigma Drive – a state-of-the-art system harnessing Technics’ expertise in PWM signal processing. In addition to reducing harmonics, the drive suppresses vibrations from the motor for smoother, more accurate rotation, ensuring a rich reproduction of the music.

Technics SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable

Ready to Play by Built-in Phono Equaliser

The built-in phono equaliser allows immediate playback without an external preamp. A short internal signal path minimises noise and preserves signal integrity, while the circuit is fully bypassed when an external phono EQ is used.

Technics SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable

High quality Ortofon 2M RED cartridge

Ortofon’s highly acclaimed MM cartridge has been selected for high sound fidelity and more dynamic playback. Bundling this high-quality cartridge with the performance of the SL-1500C will maximise the sound quality of your vinyl records, providing you with audiophile listening pleasure.

Technics SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable

Pure Sound by Phono EQ Circuit, Refined via Rigorous Listening

To preserve purity, the phono EQ circuit was refined through repeated listening tests. For high-quality, low-noise sound, shielding, dedicated ± power supplies, and separate grounding reduce interference.

Technics SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable

2-layered Platter with Improved Damping

The platter on which a vinyl record is placed features a two-layer structure: an aluminium die-cast platter reinforced with ribs on the reverse side, and a deadening rubber layer to eliminate unwanted resonance.

Technics SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable

Aluminium S-Shaped Tonearm

The tonearm pipe is made of lightweight, high-rigidity aluminium. The bearing section of the gimbal suspension construction tonearm consists of a machined housing and high-precision bearing to provide high initial-motion sensitivity.

Technics SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable

High Rigidity Cabinet

The aluminium die-cast chassis is rigidly integrated with a special material consisting of ABS mixed with glass fibre to achieve a two-layer construction. The combination of this special high-rigidity material and a metal chassis raised the rigidity and vibration-damping performance to higher levels, realising a robust cabinet for beautiful sound reproduction.

Technics SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable

High-Damping Insulator

The insulator is comprised of a spring and rubber to provide optimal frequency characteristics. This not only assures high sound quality and superb howling resistance, but also effectively shuts out external vibrations under high sound level conditions.

Technics SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable

Automatic Tonearm

When the tonearm reaches the end of the record, the Auto Lifter function automatically raises the cartridge. This prevents unnecessary wear on your valuable vinyl records and stylus. By embedding the Auto Lifter function in the base portion of the tonearm, it eliminates direct impacts to the tonearm. Due to a simple design that doesn’t use motor power, the functions required to playback records were kept to a bare minimum, achieving simple and easy-to-use operability.

Technics SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable

Cardboard Cushioning and Packaging Materials

The SL-1500CS adopts cardboard cushioning and packaging materials to help curtail marine plastics and other environmental problems. The cushioning has been changed from styrene foam to corrugated cardboard, reducing the amount of plastic used by around 70% compared to existing product packaging. We have also taken steps to improve convenience by combining accessories into one box while maintaining the strength of the cushioning to protect against the product’s heavy weight.

Technics SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable

Turntable Section

Drive MethodDirect Drive
MotorBrushless DC motor
Turntable Speeds33-1/3, 45 and 78* rpm (*78.26 rpm when set to 78 rpm)
Starting Torque0.18 N·m (1.8 kgf·cm)
Build-up Characteristics0.7 s from standstill to 33-1/3 rpm
Braking SystemElectronic brake
Wow and Flutter0.025% W.R.M.S.
Turntable PlatterAluminium die-cast
Platter Diameter332 mm
Platter WeightApprox. 2.0 kg (including turntable mat)

Tonearm Section

TypeStatic Balance
Effective Length230 mm
Overhang15 mm
Tracking Error AngleWithin 2° 32' (outer groove of 30 cm record)
Within 0° 32' (inner groove of 30 cm record)
Offset Angle22°
Arm Height Adjustment Range0 - 6 mm
Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range0 - 4 g (direct reading)
Headshell WeightApprox. 7.6 g
Applicable Cartridge Weight Range (without auxiliary weight)5.6 - 12.0 g
14.3 - 20.7 g (including head shell)
Applicable Cartridge Weight Range (with small auxiliary weight)10.0 - 16.4 g
18.7 - 25.1 g (including head shell)
Cartridge Mounting Dimension12.7 mm (1/2") interval
Head Shell Terminal Lugf1.2 mm 4-pin terminal lug

Terminals

Audio OutputPHONO (Pin Jack) x 1
EARTH TERMINAL x 1
LINE (Pin Jack) x1

General

Power SupplyAC 110-240V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption (UK)8.0 W (ON)
Approx. 0.2 W (OFF)
Power Consumption (Other Regions)8.0 W (Power ON)
Approx. 0.2 W (Power OFF)
Dimensions (W x H x D)453 x 169 x 372 mm
WeightApprox. 9.9 kg
Operating Temperature Range0? to +40?
Operating Humidity Range35% to 80% RH (no condensation)
AccessoriesTurntable / Turntable sheet / Dust cover / EP record adaptor / Balance weight / Auxiliary weight / Head shell with cartridge / PHONO cable / PHONO earth lead / AC mains lead (UK) ×1 / AC mains lead (continental EU) ×1 / Owner's Manual

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