Technics Model SL-1500 Direct Drive Turntable (1975-1978) - Technics-Audio-Exchange

Technics Model SL-1500 Direct Drive Turntable (1975-1978)

$499.00; ~~$600.00~~; $499.00
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Description

About the Technics SL-1500 Turntable (1975-1978)

The Technics SL-1500, produced between 1975 and 1978, embodies a groundbreaking approach to turntable design. By rethinking the physical geometry of direct-drive systems, Technics achieved a simplified mechanical construction without compromising performance. The SL-1500 integrates the motor rotor directly into the platter, creating a single moving part that enhances precision and reliability. Its sleek, low-profile design, featuring an aluminum diecast baseplate and control panel, offers both aesthetic appeal and outstanding functionality. This vintage turntable delivers full direct-drive performance at an affordable price, making high-fidelity audio accessible to enthusiasts of the era.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Type	Manual turntable
Drive Method	Direct drive
Motor	Ultra low speed brushless DC motor
Control Type	Servo control (mk1), Quartz locked (mk2)
Platter	330mm, 2.5kg, aluminium alloy diecast
Speeds	33 and 45rpm
Pitch Control	10% (mk1), 20% (mk2)
Wow and Flutter	0.03% WRMS (mk1), 0.025% WRMS (mk2)
Rumble	-70dB (mk1), -73dB (mk2)
Tonearm	Universal, s-shaped, tubular
Effective Length	230mm
Overhang	15mm
Offset Angle	21.5 degrees
Dimensions	139 x 366 x 453mm (mk1), 145 x 384 x 453mm (mk2)
Weight	7.8kg (mk1), 11.5kg (mk2)