| Content | Fusing Technics’ traditional analogue and leading-edge digital technologies
Launched in 2016, the SL-1200G combined Technics‘ traditional analogue technology and advanced digital technology, while redesigning parts throughout. Its outstanding performance literally rocked the hi-fi market and redefined the reference for direct-drive turntables. Parts that were inherited from the SL-1200G were newly developed for the SL-1200GR, beginning with the coreless direct-drive motor and precise motor control technology that eliminated the cogging that originated from rotation irregularity, and including a low-vibration, high-rigidity platter and high-sensitivity tonearm. By these measures, the level of performance clearly outperforms the usual standards of its class. The SL-1200GR invites more audio enthusiasts to enjoy music with the rich, robust sound of analogue records.
Coreless Direct Drive Motor
In 1970, Technics commercialized the world‘s first direct-drive turntable, and the system took the world by storm. Unlike belt-drive and other systems, direct-drive systems rotate the motor at low speed and directly drive the platter, thus providing numerous advantages, such as the almost complete absence of degradation in S/N ratio due to motor vibration and deceleration mechanisms, as well as high reliability over a long period time because of not requiring parts replacement.
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-1200GR 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
The rotation control, which verifies and corrects the precision of the motor, uses the latest motor control technology cultivated in the development of Blu-ray disc devices, just as that used by the SL-1200G. Sine waves stored in ROM are used for the control waveforms at a constant speed, and this achieves smoother and more stable rotation compared with using the simple sine wave generation with an external coil as in the conventional SL-1200MK5. In addition, the electrical circuitry has had tuning performed so that the newly developed motor of the SL-1200GR achieves maximum performance.
Two-Layer Platter Construction
The platter achieves high rigidity and vibration damping characteristics by using a two-layer construction with deadening rubber applied to the entire rear surface of the aluminium die-cast to eliminate the unnecessary resonance that is otherwise relayed to the record, thereby producing clear sound.
Precision Tonearm
The tonearm tracks the rotation of the record and enables reading with high precision, and the tonearm inherited by Technics is the traditionally used static-balance universal S-shaped tonearm, employing an aluminium pipe with excellent lightweight and rigidity for the material of the tonearm pipe.
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.
High-Rigidity Body
The SL-1200GR 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-1200GR 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-1200GR.
- Type: Direct Drive Manual Turntable
- Turntable Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 and 78 r/min
- Adjust Range: ±8 %, ±16 %
- Starting Torque: 2.2 kg-cm
- Build-up Characteristics: 0.7 s. from Standstill to 33-1/3 r/min
- Wow And Flutter: 0.025 % W.R.M.S.
- Rumble: 78 dB (IEC 98A weighted)
- Turntable Platter: Aluminium diecast
- Diameter: 332 mm
- Weight: Approx. 2.5 kg (Including rubber sheet)
- Tonearm Section
- Type: Universal Static Balance
- Effective Length: 230 mm (9-1/16″)
- Overhang: 15 mm (19/32″)
- Tracking Error Angle: Within 2° 32′ (at the outer groove of 30 cm record), Within 0° 32′ (at the inner groove of 30 cm record)
- Offset Angle: 22°
- Arm-height Adjustment Range: 0 – 6 mm
- Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range: 0 – 4 g (Direct Reading)
- Head Shell Weight: Approx. 7.6 g
- General
- Power Consumption: 11 W Approx., 0.2 W (Standby)
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 453 x 173 x 372 mm
- Weight: Approx. 11.5 kg
| Pro-Ject has decided to go after the cheap plastic turntable market with an high quality alternative that comes complete with an Ortofon cartridge. The new Elemental table is a real "plug'n'play" all the way. No adjustment of counterweight and antiskating is needed, because both are pre-adjusted. This new straight ultra low mass tonearm is optimised for Ortofon OM cartridge series. All the buyer needs to do is remove it from the box, remove bearing guard, locate the belt around the platter, remove stylus guard and plug it in.
The only plastic here is the stylus guard. The hidden secret to the new table's sonic success, is a central gravity mass point, made from artificial stone and placed directly underneath the platter bearing. It is capable to fully absorb unwanted rumble and motor vibration. This turntable appears to be pure simplicity itself, while maintaining high quality audio standards.
The hidden secret to the new table's sonic success, is a central gravity mass point, made from artificial stone and placed directly underneath the platter bearing. It is capable to fully absorb unwanted rumble and motor vibration. This turntable appears to be pure simplicity itself, while maintaining high quality audio standards.
- Belt drive system with low vibration DC motor
- Central gravity mass point made from artificial stone
- Main platter bearing made from stainless steel runs in bronze bushing with Teflon bottom
- Low resonance MDF platter with felt mat
- 8,6” ultra low mass tonearm with straight arm tube
- Pre-adjusted tracking force & antiskating
- Gold-plated RCA contacts & cartridge pins
- Colour options: red-black, white-black, silver-black
Specifications:
- speed : 33, 45 (manual speed change)
- Speed variance: 33: 0,2% 45: 0,18%
- Wow & flutter: 33: 0,14% 45: 0,13%
- platter: 300mm MDF
- tonearm: 8,6” metal tube
- effective arm length: 218,5 mm
- overhang: 22,0 mm
- effective tonearmmass: 8,0gr
- counterweight for cartridge mass: 3 - 5,5g (included)
- tracking force range: 0 - 30mn (OM5 18mn pre-adjusted)
- output: RCA to phono input
- included accessory: RCA cable, 15V DC power supply
- power consumption: 4,0 watts
- dimensions: 430 x 90 x 300mm (WxHxD)
- weight: 2,7 kg net
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Best buy turntable with maximum simplicity, outstanding sound quality & USB recording capability!
Pro-Ject has decided to go after the cheap plastic turntable market with an high quality alternative that comes complete with an Ortofon cartridge. The new Elemental Phono USB table is a real "plug'n'play" all the way. No adjustment of counterweight and antiskating is needed, because both are pre-adjusted. This new straight tonearm is optimised for Ortofon OM cartridge series. All the buyer needs to do is remove it from the box, remove bearing guard, locate the belt around the platter, remove stylus guard and plug it into hifi system and computer.
The only plastic here is the stylus guard!
The hidden secret to the new table's sonic success, is a central gravity mass point, made from artificial stone and placed directly underneath the platter bearing. It is capable to fully absorb unwanted rumble and motor vibration. This turntable appears to be pure simplicity itself, while maintaining high quality audio standards and vinyl recording capability.
• Belt drive system
• Integrated motor control with DC power supply secures silent running
• Central gravity mass point made from artificial stone
• Main platter bearing made from stainless steel runs in bronze bushing with Teflon bottom
• Low resonance MDF platter with felt mat
• 8,6” ultra low mass tonearm with straight arm tube
• Pre-adjusted tracking force & antiskating
• Gold-plated RCA contacts & cartridge pins
• Integrated phono stage with precise RIAA equalisation
• Line level output
• A/D converter for vinyl recording with USB B output
• Colour options: red-black, white-black, silver-black
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A quiet-running synchronous motor with silicone belt is driving a low-resonance platter made from MDF. A new motor control with DC power supply minimzes unwanted vibration effectively. The main platter bearing consists of stainless steelspindle and bronze bushing with Teflon bottom to seccure low friction.
The main chassis is made from lightweight, but very stiff particle board. Essential II utilises a straight 8,6" aluminium tonearm design made from a single piece of aluminium with sapphire bearings, which offers a far better „plug & play" solution, than itʽs predecessor. Special feet effectively decouples the turntable from the surface.
Specifications:
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speed : 33, 45 (manual speed change)
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principle : belt drive
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Speed variance : 33: 0,14% 45: 0,25%
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Wow & flutter : 0,12%
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platter : 300mm MDF with felt mat (0,8kg)
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main bearing : stainless steel
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tonearm : 8,6” aluminium
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effective : arm length 218,5 mm
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overhang : 22,0mm
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effective tonearmmass : 8,0gr
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counterweight for mass : 3 - 5,5g (included)
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tracking force range : 0 - 25mn (OM5 18mn recommended)
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included accessory : power supply, dust cover
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Power consumption : 4,5 watts
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dimensions : 420 x 112 x 330mm (WxHxD)
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weight : 4,0 kg net
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A quiet-running synchronous motor with silicone belt is driving a low-resonance platter made from MDF. A new motor control with DC power supply minimzes unwanted vibration effectively. The main platter bearing consists of stainless steelspindle and bronze bushing with Teflon bottom to seccure low friction.
The main chassis is made from lightweight, but very stiff particle board. Essential II utilises a straight 8,6" aluminium tonearm design made from a single piece of aluminium with sapphire bearings, which offers a far better „plug & play" solution, than itʽs predecessor. Special feet effectively decouples the turntable from the surface.
Specifications:
-
speed : 33, 45 (manual speed change)
-
principle : belt drive
-
Speed variance : 33: 0,14% 45: 0,25%
-
Wow & flutter : 0,12%
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platter : 300mm MDF with felt mat (0,8kg)
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main bearing : stainless steel
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tonearm : 8,6” aluminium
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effective : arm length 218,5 mm
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overhang : 22,0mm
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effective tonearmmass : 8,0gr
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counterweight for mass : 3 - 5,5g (included)
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tracking force range : 0 - 25mn (OM5 18mn recommended)
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included accessory : power supply, dust cover
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Power consumption : 4,5 watts
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dimensions : 420 x 112 x 330mm (WxHxD)
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weight : 4,0 kg net
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Specifications
Item name: Turntable
Item code: Q1-USB
Brand:JBSYSTEMS
Brief Introduction
1.Plastic dust cover
2.USB-output for direct recording to any PC
3.Belt Drive 2 speed
:: Product Description
* Middle Torque belt drive motor
* Fast start / stop
* 2 speeds: 33, 45 rpm
* +/-10% Pitch adjustment range
* USB-output for direct recording to any PC
* Free, multilingual Audacity software available via download:
* - Endless possibilities with free downloadable effect plug-ins
* - Import, export and edit Ogg Vorbis, MP3, AIFF and WAV sound files.
* - Cut, copy, splice, and mix sounds together.
* - Change the speed or pitch of a recording.
* - Remove static, hiss, hum, or other constant background noises.
* - Alter frequencies with Equalization, FFT Filter, and Bass Boost effects.
* - Adjust volumes with Compressor, Amplify, and Normalize effects.
* - Many more…
* Selectable phono/line output
* All functions are equipped with stylish, blue LED lights
* Plastic dust cover
* Retractable target light
* Audio Technica cartridge included
* All metal S-shaped tone arm assembly with:
* - Counterweight * - Anti-skating adjustment
* - Lever lift with height adjustment
* Adjustable large feet for perfect leveling
:: Technical Information
* Motor: DC motor
* Driving Method: Belt Drive
* Starting Time: less than 1 second
* Braking Time: less than 1 second
* Speed selection: 331/3 ~ 45 RPM
* Speed adjustment: +/-10%
* Wow & Flutter: less than 0,25% WRMS (JIS WTD) @ 331/3 RPM
* Tone arm type: Static balanced S-shaped tone arm.
* Tracking Error angle: Less than 3°
* Cartridge weight: 3,5~8,5g.
* Anti-skate range: 0~7g.
* Phono output: 1,5 ~ 3,6mV @ 1kHz 5cm/sec (with supplied AT HP-4005 cartridge)
* Line output: 90 ~ 216mV @ 1kHz 5cm/sec (with supplied AT HP-4005 cartridge)
* Computer interface USB 1.1 compliant (Windows(R) XP/Vista/Win7 or Mac(R) OS X)
* Power supply: 230V~ 50Hz.
* Power consumption: 14Watts
* Dimensions: 450 x 350 x 150mm (WxDxH)
* Weight : 9,0kg.
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