Technics: SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable - Metallic Grey

LAB POINTS

• hi-fi listening model based on the legendary SL-1200 series
• 'S' model upgraded with state-of-the-art iron-coreless ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive) powered motor - previously only available in Technics Grand Class models
• modern 'Metallic Grey' finish exclusive to the SL-1500CS
• upgraded aluminum die-cast chassis integrated w/ a two-layer construction of ABS & glass-fiber, raising the rigidity and vibration-damping performance
• high-quality built-in phono preamp (can be switched off) for plug+play into any AUX input
• precision S-Shaped static balance aluminum tonearm with pre-mounted Ortofon 2M Red cartridge
• "AUTO LIFT UP" feature, a semi-automatic operation switchable function to automatically raises the tonearm at the end of a record side
• improved vibration damping die-cast aluminum platter with new anti-resonance rubber backing
• note: not intended for DJing (no pitch adjustment)
• Turntable Lab is an Authorized Technics Dealer

"Highly recommended. The brand new SL-1500CS merges the legendary SL-1200 DJ turntable series with modern Hi-Fi turntable design & major tech upgrades. The SL-1500CS uses Technics' ΔΣ-Drive coreless motor, the same high-torque direct drive motor previously reserved for their Grand Class line. The 1500 series removes the speed control slide (a DJ feature) and adds a phono preamp + Ortofon 2M Red cartridge (for easy plug+play). For added convenience, the SL-1500CS also features a semi-automatic tonearm, which will lift the cartridge at the end of the record. Finally, the 1500CS' sleek, Metallic Grey finish is a first in the Hi-Fi giant's catalogue." - TTL

'S' Model Upgrades from SL-1500C

• iron-coreless ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive) powered motor - previously only available in Technics Grand Class models
• higher torque motor: 2.2 kg x cm vs. the 1500C's 1.8kg x cm
• Metallic Grey finish exclusive to the SL-1500CS
• aluminum die-cast chassis integrated w/ a two-layer construction of ABS & glass-fiber

"The ΔΣ-Drive technology, taking sophisticated signal processing techniques used in our full-digital Technics amplifiers, is all about eliminating motor vibrations down to the very limits of measurable. Therefore, lighter turntable platforms with lighter platter construction benefit greatly from the vibration elimination of the ΔΣ-Drive. Through this, the new SL-1500CS achieves sonic performance levels far beyond the perceived standards of its class." - Technics

➕UPGRADE AVAILABLE

• we'll swap out the stock 2M Red stylus with a Ortofon 2M Blue Stylus ($200 retail on its own)
• 2M Blue stylus features a nude diamond elliptical stylus which offers a noticeable sound quality upgrade. It features better tracking + a wider frequency range than the the 2M Red (which is only diamond tipped)
• select ➕UPGRADE option in selector

KEY FEATURES

• motor type: belt-drive
• operation type: fully manual
• phono preamp: yes, switchable
• speeds: 45 RPM
• tonearm shape: straight
• counterweight setting: yes
• anti-skate setting: yes
• VTA / height adjustment: yes
• detachable headshell: yes
• body material: aluminum
• platter material: aluminum
• wired inputs: RCA phono, RCA line
• wireless inputs: n/a
• outputs: RCA phono, RCA line
• removable RCA: yes
• dust cover: yes, hinged
• dimensions: 17.9 (w) × 6.7 (h) × 14.7"" (d) / 453 x 169 x 372mm
• weight: 21.9 lb / 10 kg

COMES WITH

• pre-mounted cartridge
• rubber record mat
• dust cover
• 45 adaptor
• RCA cable
• ground wire