Technics SL-1200GR Direct Drive Turntable (Silver)

This new Technics turntable sets the standard. It looks familiar on the outside, but has been redeveloped on the inside as a direct-drive turntable for the next generation of music lovers.

Launched in 2016, the SL-1200G combined Technics' traditional analogue technology and advanced digital technology, while redesigning parts throughout. Its outstanding performance literally rocked the hi-fi market and redefined the reference for direct-drive turntables.

Parts that were inherited from the SL-1200G were newly developed for the SL-1200GR, beginning with the coreless direct-drive motor and precise motor control technology that eliminated the cogging that originated from rotation irregularity, and including a low-vibration, high-rigidity platter and high-sensitivity tonearm.

By these measures, the level of performance clearly outperforms the usual standards of its class. The SL-1200GR invites more audio enthusiasts to enjoy music with the rich, robust sound of analogue records — just add a cartridge and enjoy.

Coreless direct drive eliminates cogging and achieves smooth rotation

• The newly developed coreless direct drive motor can reduce minute vibration during rotation while maintaining high torque.
• The high-precision motor control technology switches the drive mode depending on the operational status of the motor and thus enables high torque and stability.

Tonearm with high-precision bearings achieves high initial-motion sensitivity

• The tonearm pipe is light, highly rigid aluminum.
• The use of traditional Technics gimbal suspension construction and high-precision bearings attains high initial-motion sensitivity.

High rigidity and improved vibration damping capacity

• Reinforcing ribs on the back side of the aluminum die-cast platter and rubber coating for removing unnecessary resonance can deliver high rigidity and improved vibration damping capacity.

Vibration-proof cabinet and insulators

• The newly developed coreless direct drive motor can reduce minute vibration during rotation while maintaining high torque.
• The high-precision motor control technology switches the drive mode depending on the operational status of the motor and thus enables high torque and stability.

High-quality terminals

• Gold-plated PHONO output terminals prevent degradation in sound quality.
• The case has a metal shielded interior to protect from external noise.

Highly accurate turntable speed with pitch control

• The digital control method is adopted to achieve constant pitch control.
• A pitch variable range select button (×2) is provided, allowing for pitch control with a range up to ±16 %.

Specifications:

Turntable Section

• Type Direct Drive Manual Turntable
• Turntable Speeds 33-1/3, 45 and 78 r/min
• Adjust Range ±8 %, ±16 %
• Starting Torque 2.2 kg-cm
• Build-up Characteristics 0.7 s. from Standstill to 33-1/3 r/min
• Wow And Flutter 0.025 % W.R.M.S.
• Rumble 78 dB (IEC 98A weighted)
• Turntable Platter Aluminium diecast, Diameter : 332 mm, Weight : Approx. 2.5 kg (5.51 lb) (Including rubber sheet)

Tonearm Section

• Type Universal Static Balance
• Effective Length 230 mm (9-1/16")
• Overhang 15 mm (19/32")
• Tracking Error Angle Within 2° 32' (at the outer groove of 30 cm record), Within 0° 32' (at the inner groove of 30 cm 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 auxiliary weight: 5.6 - 12.0 g, 14.3 - 20.7 g (including head shell) | with auxiliary weight: 10.0 - 16.4 g, 18.7 - 25.1 g (including head shell)
• Cartridge Mounting Dimension JIS 12.7 mm (1/2") interval
• Head Shell Terminal Lug 1.2 mmφ 4-pin terminal lug

General

• Power Supply AC 110-240 V, 60 Hz
• Power Consumption 11 W, Approx. 0.2 W (Standby)
• Dimensions (W x H x D) 453 x 173 x 372 mm (17-27/32 × 6-13/16 × 14-21/32 inch)
• Weight Approx. 11.5 kg (Approx. 25.35lbs)