Technics Catalogue 1977

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The direct-drive turntable first developed and perfected by Technics must certainly rank
as one of the most revolutionary developments in the entire history of gramophones. phono-
graphs. record players and turntables. With one stroke we virtually eliminated the need to
even consider the existence of rumble and of wow and flutter. But we have not permitted a
good development no matter how excellentifto remain as it is. We have even further
perfected this now much-copied principle to the point of virtual perfection! Belt-drive
turntables too have felt the excitement of the changes which have transformed them to a
point where the best models are virtually on a par with direct-drive models. [C technology
and micro-processorswthe computer on a chip are extensively used throughout the line
too. And tonearms and cartridges are now recognized as the leaders throughout the
industry. A position we dont intend to relinguish!

Ultra-Low Speed Direct-Drive Motor
Every chhnics direct-drive turntable
cmplop a brushless. electronically
controlled DC motor that rotates at
the same speed as the platter ~ 331'. or
45 rpm. ()ther drive systems cant
match and retain the extremely low
rumble. wow and flutter attainable with
direct-drive. lt's little wonder that FM
stations have tised our direct-drive
systems for years.

DublelsoiatedStspmsimSystem

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Double Isolated Suspension System
Our models SL-l3OOMK2, 1400MK2.
ISOOMKZ. I600. 1650. [700 and 1800
use a double isolated suspension system.
The first stage is comprised of isolators
in each of the turntable feet, effectively
damping vibrations which exist in the
units resting surface. The second stage
isolates the all-important platter, motor
and tonearm assembly from the exter-
nal turntable base. This system affords
superb protection against feedback and
other external vibrations.

Three Di rec-Drive Changers

Technics SL-l350. the world's first
direct-drive changer. is now joined by
two others-the SL-l650 and I950.
You get all the precision ol'direct-drix'e
combined with the convenience of an
automatic record changer. With the
Memo-Gram control. you can program
sequential play of up to six records.

or use it to repeat a single record.

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SL-1000MKII

Damping 'Ionearm and Obsidian Base

Quartz Phase-Locked Control Direct-Drive Turntable with Variable Dynamic

Although they are, of course, available separately. these three impressive pieces of audio equipment
were ideally meant to go together to form perhaps the worlds finest turntable system.

SP-lOMKII

Quartz-Controlled Direct-Drive

Turntable

- New generation of direct-drive
turntable for professional and semi-
professional use

~ Quartz-controlled phase-locked servo
circuit.

- High load torque of 5 kg. cm.

- High starting torque of 6 kg. cm

brings the platter to a rated 33; rpm
within 0.25 second...extremely low
build-up time.

- A combination of electrical and

mechanical braking system brings
the turntable to a complete stop from
335 rpm within 0.3 second.

- Wow and flutter: 0.025% WRMS

Rumble: -50 dB (DIN A), -73 dB
(DIN B).

- 3 speeds: 33$, 45 and 78.26 rpm.

EPA-100

Universal Tonearm
- With a built-in dynamic damping

device which is designed to adjust
damping to an optimum level.

- The gimbal suspension uses unique

Ruby bearings three times more
efficient than steel ball bearings.

- Titanium-nitride is used for the

tempered tonearm pipe.

SH-10B3

Turntable Base
- A massive stone block of gleaming

black obsidian, mounted on a rubber
and rosewood veneered base.

- The heavy acrylic dust cover is pro-

vided.

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sL1950

Direct-Drive Automatic Changer] - One-chip 1C of 321-element density ~ In the single-play mode, the Memo-
Turntable controls motor speed for accuracy Gram control allows six repeated
and reliability wrth B -FG servo plays of a record, or continuous play.
control. - Heavy monolithic base and isolator
- Integral rotor/platter structure. system protect turntable from ex-
- Automatic changer functions include ternal vibrations.
automatic start, tonearm set-down, ' Viscous-damped cueing.
lift-OH and return, and record change. ~ Independent variable pitch controls.
- Accommodates 6 records. - Stroboscope facilitates speed setting.
- Memo-Gram dial programs record - MM cartridge (EPC-27OC-Il) supplied.
change. - Hinged, detachable dust cover.

SL-1650

Direct-Drive Automatic Changer/
Turntable

- Ultra-low speed DC brushless motor.

- Integral rotor/platter structure.

- One-chip, 321-element IC.

- B ~FG principle.

- Double isolated suspension system.

- Automatic start, tonearm lift-off and
return, record change and turntable
shut-off.

- Accommodates 6 records.

- Memo-Gram dial programs record change.

- Precision, low-friction tonearm.

- Viscous-damped cueing.

- Independent variable pitch control.

- MM cartridge (EPC-27OC-ll) supplied.

- Hinged, detachable dust cover.