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Description :
The SL-1200 series was developed as a special project by Technics parent company Matsushita in an attempt to solve many of the problems related to the difficult task of turntable design. The task included minimising acoustic feedback, unwanted resonances, wow & flutter and speed errors. This was achieved by designing a plinth made of a non-resonant composite sandwiched between a cast alloy top plate and a solid rubber base. Additionally the use of rubber damped and spring loaded feet ensured that the Technics SL-1200 series was very well insulated against acoustically harmful feedback.

The drive system designed by Matsushita is of the direct drive variety rather than the more commonly found belt drive type. This design was developed in order to virtually eliminate the problems of wow and flutter and also produces a very quiet turntable with minimal motor and bearing noise (rumble). The SL-1200 utilizes a Frequency Generator Servo Control Quartz Lock system that is claimed to produce the most accurate and consistent speed possible. The system is immune to static and dynamic stylus drag which would otherwise cause unwanted speed variances that change the pitch and tempo of the music. Due to these strengths the SL-1200 lends itself to both hi quality Hi-Fi reproduction and demanding DJ usage.

Specifications :
Drive Method...........................................Direct-Drive
Motor.....................................................Brushless DC motor
Turntable Platter Aluminum.......................diecast
Diameter.................................................13 5/64" (33.2cm)
Mass......................................................3.74 lbs (1.7 kg)
Turntable Speeds.....................................33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm
Variable Range Pitch...............................±8%
Starting Torque........................................1.3 lb-in (1.5 kg-cm)
Build-Up Characteristics...........................0.7s from standstill to 33-1/3 rpm
Braking System......................................Electronic brake
Wow and Flutter......................................0.01% WRMS
                       ......................................0.025% WRMS (JIS C5521)
                       .....................................±0.035% peak (IEC 98A Weighted)
Rumble..................................................-56dB (IEC 98A Unweighted)
           ...................................................-78dB (IEC Weighted)
Type......................................................Universal
Effective Length......................................9-1/16" (230mm)
Arm Height Adjustment Range.................0-6mm
Overhang...............................................19/32" (15mm)
Effective Mass........................................12g (without cartridge)
Offset Angle...........................................22°
Friction..................................................Less than 7mg (lateral, vertical)
Tracking Error Angle...............................Within 2° 32' (at the outer groove of 12" record)
                             ................................Within 0° 32' (at the inner groove of 12" record)
Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range..........0-4g
Applicable Cartridge Weight Range..........3.5g - 13g
                                                  ..........11g - 20.5g (including headshell)
Applicable Cartridge Weight Range.........(with auxiliary weight) 9.5g - 13g
                                                  ..........17g - 20.5g (including headshell)
Applicable Cartridge Weight Range.........(with shell weight) 3.5g - 6.5g
                                                  .........11g - 14g (including head shell)
Headshell Weight..................................7.5g
Power Consumption..............................14 Watts
Dimensions(w x d x h)...........................45.5 x 35.5 x 14.5 cm

Miscellaneous :
Condition.........................................9 / 10 (Good condition)

Product information :
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Audio/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technics_SL-1200

Reviews :
http://www.tnt-audio.com/sorgenti/technics_sl1200_e.html