We also advise you which cartridge is the right choice to take into account the budget you have to spend.
In addition, when purchasing a cardtridge in combination with a turntable from service consideration (free of charge) we will assemble the cartridge and adjust the complete tonearm for you.
You receive an extensive advice so that you can check the adjustment in the future and also do it yourself.
We would like to invite you to our showroom / studio in Helmond Noord-Brabant
ALBEPRO the Technics specialist from the Benelux
Authorized Dealer of Technics® / © Panasonic Corporation
Direct Drive Turntable System SL-1210GR
The new standard model inheriting the technology of the SL-1200G, which was developed as a reference direct-drive turntable for the next generation
Features
Fusing Technics' traditional analogue and leading-edge digital technologies
Coreless Direct-Drive Motor Achieving Stable Rotation
And 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-1210GR 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.
High-precision Motor Control for Ideal Rotation Conditions
Pursuing Rigidity and Vibration Damping Characteristics
To 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-1210GR 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.
Tonearm Achieving High Initial-Motion Sensitivity
With its gimbal suspension construction, the tonearm bearing section uses a cut-processed housing that employs high-precision bearings, as in the SL-1200G. The high initial-motion sensitivity of 5 mg or less is achieved through manual assembly and adjustment by skilled Japanese artisans. This 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. (Applicable cartridge weight when using the supplied auxiliary weight: 10 - 16.4 g (not including the supplied head shell))
High-quality Terminals for Both Sound and Appearance
High-rigidity Body and High-damping Silicon Insulators for Smooth Sound and Isolation from Various Vibrations
The SL-1210GR ensures high rigidity by using a body with a two-layered construction solidly unifying the BMC and the aluminium die-cast chassis. For the insulators supporting the body, as with the SL-1200G, the SL-1210GR uses special silicon rubber that ensures both high vibration damping characteristics and long-term reliability. Vibration in the horizontal direction is absorbed by reinforcement with cylindrical tubes using microcell polymers. While inheriting the technology of the SL-1200G, the insulators have had tuning performed specifically for the SL-1210GR.
Also, the installation section of the insulators is equipped with a vertical adjustment mechanism using screws. This eliminates the rattle that occurs when the turntable is installed in a rack or the like, and prevents unwanted vibration. In addition, exact horizontal adjustment of the platter and record surface reduces rotation irregularity due to slanting, thereby enabling more stable record playing.
Specs
Size and Weight
- Height 173mm - Width 453mm - Depth 372mm - Weight 11.5kg
Turntable section
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Type
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Direct Drive Manual Turntable
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Turntable Speeds
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33-1/3, 45 and 78 r/min
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Adjust Range
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±8 %, ±16 %
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Starting Torque
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2.2 kg-cm
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Build-up Characteristics
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0.7 s. from Standstill to 33-1/3 r/min
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Wow And Flutter
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0.025 % W.R.M.S.
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Rumble
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78 dB (IEC 98A weighted)
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Turntable Platter
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Aluminium diecast
Diameter : 332 mm
Weight : Approx. 2.5 kg (Including rubber sheet)
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Tonearm Section
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Type
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Universal Static Balance
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Effective Length
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230 mm
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Overhang
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15 mm
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Tracking Error Angle
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Within 2° 32' (at the outer groove of 30 cm record)
Within 0° 32' (at the inner groove of 30 cm record)
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Offset Angle
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22°
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Arm-height Adjustment Range
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0 - 6 mm
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Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range
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0 - 4 g (Direct Reading)
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Head Shell Weight
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Approx. 7.6 g
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Applicable Cartridge Weight Range
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(without auxiliary weight)
5.6 - 12.0 g
14.3 - 20.7 g (including head shell)
(with auxiliary weight)
10.0 - 16.4 g
18.7 - 25.1 g (including head shell)
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Cartridge Mounting Dimension
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JIS 12.7 mm (1/2") interval
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Head Shell Terminal Lug
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1.2 mmφ 4-pin terminal lug
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Terminals
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Audio Output
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PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1, EARTH TERMINAL x 1
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General
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Power Supply
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AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
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Power Consumption
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11 W
Approx. 0.2 W (Standby)
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Dimensions (W x H x D)
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453 x 173 x 372 mm
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Weight
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Approx. 11.5 kg
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Accessories
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Turntable, Turntable sheet, Dust cover, EP record adaptor, Balance weight, Auxiliary weight, Head shell, Overhang gauge, Screw set for cartridge, PHONO cable, PHONO earth lead, AC power supply cord, Owner's Manual
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Specs