TECHNICS SL-1200 GR Direct Drive Turntable (no cartridge)

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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 […]

 

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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
Weight 12.00 kg

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ContentFusing 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

The first Debut turntable, introduced in the late 1990s, was a revolution for the hi-fi industry. For the first time after the arrival of Compact Disc and the assumed demise of vinyl records, an analogue product re-emerged in the "mass market” – something all music lovers could afford.  

The new DEBUT Carbon DC has been designed to set new standards in this category for the coming decade – perfectly timed as analogue today is again a respected source, while the demand for good turntables is growing again!  

The most obvious improvement is the inclusion of a CARBON TUBE for the tonearm, which increases stiffness and decreases unwanted resonance.  

This material normally is extensively used in high-end tonearms, but – because of cost reasons – was never used in products at lower price levels. Together with other improvements like an increase in platter size and weight to realize even smoother rotation, the overall sound quality is greatly improved. The approved belt drive design offers low noise AC motor with effective motor decoupling (utilising TPE-damping) and ultra precision frequency DC-driven AC generator (like Speed Box) for ultimate speed stability without unwanted vibration.  

The DEBUT CARBON DC will be offered in high-gloss black or shiny red, green, blue, yellow, silver or white as no-added-cost option.

Specifications:

  •  8,6” carbon tonearm  

  •  Increased platter size with more weight  

  •  Precision belt drive with synchronous motor  

  •  New DC power supply with ultra precision frequency DC-driven AC generator (like Speed Box) for ultimate speed stability.  

  •  New TPE motor suspension  

  •  Felt mat  

  •  magnetic cartridge options from Ortofon OM 10 or 2M red  

  •  7 high-gloss colours

Fully automatic turntable for sophisticated demands with solid Makassar ebony console in luxurious equipment. Tonearm technology: Gimbal tonearm with mass-free contact force adjustment thanks to a high-precision torsion spring. Removable, torsion-resistant carbon fibre tonearm head with 13mm (1/2 inch) attachment. Adjustable contact force and anti-skate. Chassis technology: solid Makassar ebony console, floating subchassis, heavy sandwich platter with additional damping ring for maximum sound enjoyment.
  • Drive technology: belt drive with polished flat belt
  • DC motor with electric Speed control
  • Viscosity damped tonearm lift
  • Automatic tone arm attachment
  • End shut-off with tone arm recirculation.
  • Playback option for 78 rpm archive records.
Functions
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 22kHz
Power
Power Supply
2 V DC, 150 mA
Dimensions
Weight
6,6 kg

• High precision turntable with cast aluminum plate
• Fully automatic system for easy operation
• Built-in equalizer for connection to PHONO input
• Transfer music from analog LP to USB memory (without PC)
• Includes PC software for assembling tracks

The DP-200USB is a fully automatic record player that easily converts your analogue records into digital files and stores them onto a USB memory stick. Using USB memory makes it easy to carry your digital files when you donʼt have a PC near your record player. 
 Easily store your record library onto USB memory: Simply insert your USB memory stick into the USB port on the front, press the Start and Record buttons, and the DP-200USB converts your record into digital files. You don\'t need to have a PC nearby. When you insert the USB memory stick into a DENON S-52DAB or RCD-M37DAB, you can enjoy the music files in the high-quality sound that Denon audio products are renowned for. You can also record the music to a USB player that supports MP3 files and enjoy listening to the music directly from the player. 
 Includes Trans Music Manager, to obtain track numbers and information: The DP-200USB comes with Trans Music Manager (on CD-ROM) that detects the silent spaces between tracks to automatically split track numbers. You can also use a PC to access the Gracenote® music ID server and obtain track information. 
 Built-in Phono Equalizer: The DP-200USBʼs built-in Phono Equalizer lets you enjoy the music on a mini audio system or radio cassette player that does not have a PHONO jack. (The Phono Equalizer can be switched on or off.) 
 Fully automatic player: When you select the 30cm (12“) or 17cm (7“) record size, the arm automatically moves to the correct position for playing the record, and after itʼs finished, the arm automatically returns to its original position. This automatic system makes it easy to play records on the DP-200USB. 
 Aluminium diecast turntable: The DP-200USB has an aluminium diecast turntable for high inertial mass and stable rotation. 
 Includes MM cartridge 
 Trans Music Manager functions: Auto MP3 Splitter: Detects silent part between tracks and automatically tags tracks / Manual MP3 Splitter: Manually tags tracks as you wish / Auto Music ID Record: automatically enables to record music information including titles / Manual MusicID Record: manually enables to record music information including titles / Required System OS; Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 / Language: ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH 
 Color variations: Silver and Black 
 Drive system: Belt Drive Motor 
 Motor: DC Servo Motor 
 Speed: 33-1/3, 45 rpm 
 Wow & flutter: 0.15 % (WRMS) 
 Tonearm: Type Dynamically Balance type, Straight Tonearm 
 Cartridge: Type MM / Replaceable stylus number DSN-84 / Output Voltage with equalizer OFF 2.5 mV, with equalizer ON 150 mV 
 Digital recording media: USB memory (Mass Storage Class) 
 Digital recording file type: MP3, 192 kbps 
 Power supply: AC 230 V, 50 Hz 
 Power consumption: 12 W 
 Dimensions (WxHxD): Dust cover closed 360 x 98 x 358 mm / Max., Dust cover opened 360 x 415 x 363 mm 
 Weight: 3.2 kg

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

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%

  • platter : 300mm MDF with felt mat (0,8kg)

  • main bearing : stainless steel

  • tonearm : 8,6” aluminium

  • effective : arm length 218,5 mm

  • overhang : 22,0mm

  • effective tonearmmass : 8,0gr

  • counterweight for mass : 3 - 5,5g (included)

  • tracking force range : 0 - 25mn (OM5 18mn recommended)

  • included accessory : power supply, dust cover

  • Power consumption : 4,5 watts

  • dimensions : 420 x 112 x 330mm (WxHxD)

  • weight : 4,0 kg net

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