Technics SL-1300G Direct Drive Turntable

SL-1300G Direct Drive Turntable, by Technics.

A new generation of Grand Class turntable, the SL-1300G by Technics is a pure hi-fi design featuring the Delta-Sigma Drive, a new motor drive technology that delivers high rotational accuracy and low vibration.

With this new motor, plus three-layer platter, and high-rigidity chassis, the SL-1300G ensures even higher sound quality than ever before.

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In the SL-1300G, the use of a coreless direct-drive motor with no iron core eliminates uneven rotation of the turntable known as cogging. Also, the twin-rotor construction reduces the bearing load while maintaining high torque, and reduces minute vibrations during rotation.

Furthermore, the SL-1300G’s motor was redesigned to eliminate subtle vibrations that could affect sound quality. To improve rigidity, the same reinforcement pattern as the Reference Class SL-1000R / SP-10R was used for the coil mounting base.

Delta Sigma Drive

Unlock a realm of audio precision with the ΔΣ-Drive (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.

Construction

The turntable has a three-layered construction with a rigidly combined brass and aluminium die-cast platter. With a deadening rubber covering its entire rear surface to eliminate unnecessary resonance, thereby achieving high rigidity and vibration damping.

This delivers smooth rotational stability and inertial mass surpassing the SP-10MK2, the direct-drive turntable standard used by broadcast stations worldwide, as well as having more than twice the inertial mass of the SL-1200 MK5.

The SL-1300G ensures high rigidity by using a body with a two-layered construction that solidly unifies the BMC and the aluminium die-cast chassis. Reinforcing ribs have been added between the motor/tone arm on the top panel. This improves rigidity and vibration damping characteristics.

High Level Balance Adjustment

When the weight distribution of the turntable is uneven, excess vibration or noise occurs during rotation, which causes degradation in sound quality.

Therefore, the balance of the turntable is adjusted at the factory by using specialized high-precision balance adjustment equipment for each and every item after the turntable is assembled. Turntables that have undergone adjustment are labelled with a sticker reading “BALANCED” to indicate that adjustment has been done.

Premium Tonearm

The tonearm, a crucial component for precise reading, tracks the record's rotation. Inherited from Technics, it employs a lightweight, rigid aluminium pipe in the traditional static-balance universal S-Shape.

Featuring a gimbal suspension and high-precision bearing, it achieves high initial-motion sensitivity through manual assembly by skilled artisans. This meticulous construction ensures accurate tracing of record grooves. Plus, it includes an auxiliary weight, providing flexibility for a variety of pickup cartridges.

Features

• High Rigidity 3-Layer Construction
• 2-Layer Chassis Design
• Coreless Direct Drive Motor
• Delta-Sigma Drive Technology
• Vibration Resistance Design
• High-Level Balance Adjustment
• Multi-Stage Silent Power Supply
• High Sensitivity Tonearm

Specifications

• Turntable
• Drive Method: Direct Drive
• Motor: Brushless DC motor
• Turntable Speeds: 33-1/3, 45, 78 RPM
• Starting Torque: 0.32 N・m (3.3 kgf-cm)
• Build-Up: 0.7 s from standstill to 33-1/3 rpm
• Braking System: Electronic brake
• Wow & Flutter: 0.025 %　W.R.M.S.
• Turntable Platter: Brass and aluminium die-cast combined, 332 mm, 3.6 kg (including rubber sheet)
• Tonearm
• Type: Static Balance
• Effective Length: 230 mm
• Overhang: 15 mm
• Offset Angle: 22 degrees
• Arm Height Adjustment Range: 0 - 6 mm
• Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range: 0 - 4 g (Direct Reading)
• Headshell weight: Approx. 7.6 g
• Cartridge Mounting Dimension: 12.7 mm (1/2-inch) interval
• Head Shell Terminal Lug: 1.2 mm 4-pin terminal lug
• General
• Audio Output: Phono (Pin Jack) x 1, Earth Terminal x 1
• Power Supply: AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 10 W (On), 0.3 W (Off)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 453 x 173 x 372 mm
• Weight: Approx. 13.0 kg
• Operating temperature range: 0 - 40 C

Included

• SL-1300G Turntable
• Turntable sheet
• Dust cover
• EP record adaptor
• Balance weight
• Auxiliary weight
• Head shell
• Overhang gauge
• Screw set for turntable
• Screw set for cartridge
• RCA phone cable + earth lead
• AC mains lead
• Documentation

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