{"title":"Technics","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"technics-sl-1500c-premium-class","title":"Technics SL-1500C Premium Class","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe SL-1500C Premium Class Turntable features a coreless direct drive motor achieving stable rotation, a two-layer turntable platter, built-in phono equalizer and bundled cartridge, tonearm with auto-lifter and a simple yet functional design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Latest Coreless Direct Drive Motor Achieves High-precision Stable Rotation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technologies acquired through the development of the SL-1200 Series and the high-end SL-1000R model were lavishly inserted into the motor drive unit, a key part of the turntable. The motor exclusively tunes the single-rotor, coreless direct drive motor adopted by the SL-1200GR in order to read the high rotation accuracy and high-precision signals of the record. Optimal motor control is conducted for the inertial mass of the two-layer structure platter on which the vinyl record is placed with deadening rubber on the entire back surface to eliminate unwanted resonance in the aluminium die-cast platter to eliminate the rotation irregularity called cogging. The aluminium die-cast chassis is rigidly integrated with a special material consisting of ABS mixed with glass fiber to achieve a two-layer construction. The insulator is comprised of a spring and rubber to provide optimal vibration-damping characteristics. The tonearm is a static-balance universal S-shape tonearm, another Technics tradition. By adopting a high-precision bearing using the same gimbal suspension construction and machined housing as the SL-1200 Series, high initial sensitivity is achieved. In addition, reliability has been improved by incorporating a removable power cable and gold-plated terminals, which have less sound quality degradation, for the PHONO and LINE terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eComplete Turntable with a Built-in Phono Equalizer and Cartridge\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete Turntable with a Built-in Phono Equalizer and Cartridge In order to enjoy playing analogue records more comfortably, the SL-1500C features a built-in phono equalizer and bundled cartridge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is no need to separately prepare either one, making it easy to link with a wide range of audio equipment. The shield structure of the built-in phono equalizer suppresses the effects of external noise and noise from the power supply. It is also equipped with a switch to turn the LINE output off when it is not being used. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe turntable has been designed to thoroughly shut-out adverse effects to the PHONO output. The dedicated power supply for the PHONO output terminal is isolated from the power supply for the LINE output terminal, and has been designed to prioritize sound quality by minimising the wiring of the PHONO signal. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe isolated terminals also prevent wiring mistakes. An Ortofon 2M RED cartridge, which is highly acclaimed as an MM cartridge, has been selected for the bundled cartridge. Combining this high-quality cartridge with the performance of the SL-1500C will maximise the sound quality of vinyl records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEquipped with an Auto Lifter Function That Allows You to Enjoy Playing Records More Comfortably\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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 impacts to the tonearm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to a simple design that doesn’t use motor power, there is no electrical or vibrational impact and it will not prevent the movement of the tonearm. In response to requests from many users regarding the Auto Lifter function, a design that prioritises sound quality was adopted. The functions required to playback records were kept to a bare minimum, achieving simple and easy-to-use operability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSimple Design with Functional Beauty\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SL-1500C sports a simple design without unnecessary frills, while retaining the superb operating feel that is a Technics tradition. The attractive appearance lets you enjoy playing records to your heart’s content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Latest Coreless Direct Drive Motor Achieves High-precision Stable Rotation\u003cbr\u003eComplete Turntable with a Built-in Phono Equalizer and Cartridge\u003cbr\u003eEquipped with an Auto Lifter Function That Allows You to Enjoy Playing Records More Comfortably\u003cbr\u003eSimple Design with Functional Beauty\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Direct Drive Turntable","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":47995536965797,"sku":"TEC-SL-1500CEB-K","price":2099.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":47995536998565,"sku":"TEC-SL-1500CEB-S","price":2099.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":47995537031333,"sku":"TEC-SL-1500CEB-W","price":2099.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0432\/9796\/4197\/files\/Technics-SL-1500C-Turntable-Black.jpg?v=1783576333"},{"product_id":"technics-sl-1200gr2-grand-class","title":"Technics SL-1200GR2 Grand Class","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe improved motor-drive circuit centered on the newly developed ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive) thoroughly suppresses any minute vibrations generated from the motor. This is the first stage of Technics’ new generation of direct drive turntables that aim for further improvements in sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe First Stage of The New Generation of Technics’ Direct Drive Turntables\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince inventing the world’s first direct drive turntable, Technics has continued to work to improve sound quality. It has now developed the ΔΣ-Drive, which suppresses minute vibrations from the motor and improves the electromagnetic conversion accuracy of the cartridge. The first stage of direct drive turntable systems featuring this technology is the SL-1200GR2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCoreless Direct Drive Motor Achieving Stable Rotation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1970, Technics commercialized the world‘s first direct drive turntable, and the system took the world by storm. Unlike belt drive and other systems, direct drive systems rotate the motor at low speed and directly drive the platter, thus providing numerous advantages, such as the almost complete absence of degradation in S\/N ratio due to motor vibration and deceleration mechanisms, as well as high reliability over a long period time because of not requiring parts replacement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd in 2016, Technics developed the twin-rotor, surface-facing, coreless direct drive motor with rotor magnets placed on both sides, thereby eliminating the rotation irregularity of the motor, referred to as \"cogging,\" which was a unique issue for direct drive systems. This motor was adopted for the SL-1200G, which once again drew a significant response in the hi-fi market. The SL-1200GR2 inherits the same design philosophy with the new development of a single-rotor, surface-facing, coreless direct drive motor, resulting in the elimination of cogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMulti-Stage Silent Power Supply\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-Noise Switching Circuit\u003cbr\u003eUse of a high-speed switching power supply ensures a stable supply capacity and less ripple and humming. Applying a switching power supply to a turntable eliminates the need for a large transformer and countermeasures for the ensuing mechanical vibrations.A switching frequency of above 100 kHz limits the impact of noise on the music playback bandwidth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCurrent Injection Active Noise Cancelling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis technology combines a noise detection device with an error amplifier. It detects residual noise in the power supply and applies an inverse phase current to remove noise components. It removes low frequency noise more effectively than a regulator to ensure a more ideal power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePursuing Rigidity and Vibration Damping Characteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platter achieves high rigidity and vibration damping characteristics by using a two-layer construction with deadening rubber applied to the entire rear surface of the aluminium die-cast to eliminate the unnecessary resonance that is otherwise relayed to the record, thereby producing clear sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo increase the inertial mass and reduce vibration, the shape of the aluminium die-cast portion was optimized by simulation. At 2.5 kg (including the rubber mat), the SL-1200GR2 platter is 0.8 kg heavier than that of the previous SL-1200MK5. Also, the back surface of the platter has strengthening ribs added to improve rigidity. Increasing the surface area of contact with the deadening rubber achieves damping characteristics that are more than twice those of the SL-1200MK5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTonearm Achieving High Initial-Motion Sensitivity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tonearm tracks the rotation of the record and enables reading with high precision, and the tonearm inherited by Technics is the traditionally used static-balance universal S-shaped tonearm, employing an aluminium pipe with excellent light weight and rigidity for the material of the tonearm pipe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its gimbal suspension construction, the tonearm bearing section uses a cut-processed housing that employs high-precision bearings, as in the SL-1200G and SL-1200GR. The high initial-motion sensitivity of 5 mg or less is achieved through manual assembly and adjustment by skilled artisans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis enables the grooves etched into the records to be accurately traced.In addition, one type of auxiliary weight comes included, and the cartridge can be swapped with a variety of other cartridges to match the music genre or feeling. 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