Technics SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable System

About: Technics SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable System

The Technics SL-1500CS is the evolution of the beloved SL-1500C, achieving elevated rotational accuracy through advanced digital control with ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive). It inherits Technics’ high-end sound quality concept and adds a host of original Technics technologies, such as a coreless direct drive motor and high-sensitivity tonearm. To simplify the playing of analog records, the built-in Phono EQ connects to a wide variety of devices. The SL-1500CS also comes equipped with a high-quality Ortofon 2M Red phono cartridge. The SL-1500CS is a complete turntable system designed for a wide range of users, even outside of strictly dedicated audio enthusiasts.

• The Latest Coreless Direct Drive Motor Achieves High-precision Stable Rotation
• ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive) Achieves High-precision Stable Rotation
• Technics Sound Right out of the Box with a Built-in Phono Equalizer and Cartridge
• A Short Signal Path from Tonearm to Built-In Phono EQ Preserves Signal Integrity
• Equipped with an Auto Lifter Function That Allows You to Enjoy Playing Records More Comfortably
• High-rigidity Body and High-damping Silicon Insulators for Smooth Sound and Isolation from Various Vibrations

Precision Refined. In Metallic Gray.

The evolution of the beloved SL-1500C, elevated rotational accuracy through advanced digital control with ΔΣ-Drive and finished in modern metallic gray.

• New Color: Metallic Gray - Technics introduces Metallic Gray for the first time, a color inspired by the advanced ΔΣ Drive technology and designed to express a modern, forward-looking identity.
• ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive) - Pushing rotational accuracy to an even higher level, with ΔΣ-Drive, a digital control technology developed for our Grand Class, even subtle noise in the motor-drive signal is eliminated.
• Technics Sound Right Out of the Box - Letting you enjoy Technics sound right out of the box, the highly acclaimed built-in phono EQ and the Ortofon 2M Red are included as standard.

Precise Rotation via Analog & Digital Control

• Coreless Direct Drive Motor Achieving Stable Rotation - For decades, Technics’ direct drive has delivered accurate, maintenance-free rotation. This mechanism, which directly spins the platter with strong torque, has evolved to offer even greater precision with a coreless motor that eliminates cogging.
• ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive) - Unlock a realm of audio precision with the ΔΣ-Drive – a state-of-the-art system harnessing Technics’ expertise in PWM signal processing. In addition to reducing harmonics, the drive suppresses vibrations from the motor for smoother, more accurate rotation, ensuring a rich reproduction of the music.

Technics Sound Right Out Of The Box

• Ready to Play by Built-in Phono Equaliser - The built-in phono equalizer allows immediate playback without an external preamp. A short internal signal path minimizes noise and preserves signal integrity, while the circuit is fully bypassed when an external phono EQ is used.
• High quality Ortofon 2M RED cartridge - Ortofon’s highly acclaimed MM cartridge has been selected for high sound fidelity and more dynamic playback. Bundling this high-quality cartridge with the performance of the SL-1500C will maximise the sound quality of your vinyl records, providing you with audiophile listening pleasure.

Pure Sound by Phono EQ Circuit, Refined via Rigorous Listening

To preserve purity, the phono EQ circuit was refined through repeated listening tests. For high-quality, low-noise sound, shielding, dedicated ± power supplies, and separate grounding reduce interference.

Engineered Precision

• 2-layered Platter with Improved Damping - The platter on which a vinyl record is placed features a two-layer structure: an aluminium die-cast platter reinforced with ribs on the reverse side, and a deadening rubber layer to eliminate unwanted resonance.
• Aluminum S-Shaped Tonearm - The tonearm pipe is made of lightweight, high-rigidity aluminum. The bearing section of the gimbal suspension construction tonearm consists of a machined housing and high-precision bearing to provide high initial-motion sensitivity.
• High Rigidity Cabinet - The aluminum die-cast chassis is rigidly integrated with a special material consisting of ABS mixed with glass fibre to achieve a two-layer construction. The combination of this special high-rigidity material and a metal chassis raised the rigidity and vibration-damping performance to higher levels, realising a robust cabinet for beautiful sound reproduction.
• High-Damping Insulator - The insulator is comprised of a spring and rubber to provide optimal frequency characteristics. This not only assures high sound quality and superb howling resistance, but also effectively shuts out external vibrations under high sound level conditions.

Automatic Tonearm

When the tonearm reaches the end of the record, the Auto Lifter function automatically raises the cartridge. This prevents unnecessary wear on your valuable vinyl records and stylus.

By embedding the Auto Lifter function in the base portion of the tonearm, it eliminates direct impacts to the tonearm. Due to a simple design that doesn’t use motor power, the functions required to playback records were kept to a bare minimum, achieving simple and easy-to-use operability.

Specifications

• Turntable
  • Drive Method: Direct Drive
  • Motor: Brushless DC motor
  • Turntable Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 and 78* rpm
    • * The turntable speed will be 78.26 rpm when set to 78 rpm.
  • Starting Torque: 0.18N・m (1.8kgf・cm)(1.56 lbf-in)
  • Build-up Characteristics: 0.7 s. from standstill to 33- 1/3 rpm
  • Braking system: Electronic brake
  • Wow and Flutter: 0.025% W.R.M.S.
  • Turntable Platter: Aluminium die-cast
    • Diameter: 332mm (13-5/64")
    • Weight: About 2.0kg (4.5 lbs) (including turntable mat)
• Tonearm
  • Type: Static Balance
  • Effective Length: 230mm (9-1/16")
  • Overhang: 15mm (19/32")
  • Tracking Error Angle
  • Within 2° 32' (at the outer groove of 30cm(12") record)
  • Within 0° 32' (at the inner groove of 30cm(12") record)
  • Offset Angle: 22°
  • Arm Height Adjustment Range: 0 - 6mm
  • Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range: 0 - 4g (direct reading)
  • Headshell weight: Approx. 7.6g
  • Applicable Cartridge Weight Range 
    • Without the auxiliary weight
      • 5.6 - 12.0g
      • 14.3 - 20.7g (including the head shell)
    • With the small auxiliary weight
      • 10.0 - 16.4g
      • 18.7 - 25.1g (including the head shell)
  • Cartridge Mounting Dimension: 12.7 mm (1/2") interval
  • Head Shell Terminal Lug: φ1.2mm 4-pin terminal lug
• Terminals
  • Audio Output
    • PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1
    • EARTH TERMINAL x 1
    • LINE (Pin Jack) x1
• General
  • Power Supply: AC 120V, 60 Hz
  • Power Consumption
    • Power ON: 8.0 W 
    • Power OFF: Approx. 0.2 W 
  • Operating temperature range: 0℃ to +40℃
  • Operating humidity range: 35% to 80% RH (no condensation)
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 17.84 x 6.65 x 14.65 in (453 x 169 x 372 mm)
  • Weight: 21.9 lbs (9.9kg)

What's in the Box

• SL-1500C Turntable
• Turntable sheet
• Dust cover
• EP record adaptor
• Balance weight
• Auxiliary weight
• Head shell with cartridge
• PHONO cable
• PHONO earth lead
• AC power supply cord
• Owner's Manual