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

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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 phy sical 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) Show more