Technics SL-1500C Turntable

Technics SL-1500C Turntable

The Technics SL-1500C Turntable is a reliable and precise audio device designed for audiophiles and music enthusiasts who appreciate the essence of analog audio. With its direct-drive manual turntable design, it offers a straightforward and user-friendly approach to vinyl playback. It supports three standard turntable speeds of 33-1/3, 45, and 78 r/min, catering to a wide range of vinyl record collections. The turntable features a commendable starting torque of 0.18 N・m / 1.8 kg･cm, ensuring a quick and stable rotation when you start playback. Its build-up characteristics are impressive, taking only 0.7 seconds to transition from standstill to 33 1/3 rpm, providing swift access to your favorite tracks. The turntable's low wow and flutter rate of 0.025% W.R.M.S. ensures minimal speed fluctuations for accurate audio reproduction. Its turntable platter is constructed from robust aluminum diecast, with a diameter of 332 mm and a total weight of approximately 2.0 kg, including the rubber sheet.

In terms of connectivity, the SL-1500C offers a versatile audio output setup. It includes a PHONO output (Pin Jack) and an EARTH TERMINAL to ensure a reliable connection for your phono system. Additionally, it provides a LINE output (Pin Jack) for flexibility when connecting to various audio equipment. The turntable is designed to adapt to different power sources, with support for AC 110 - 240 V and 50/60 Hz, making it suitable for use in various regions. In terms of power consumption, it is energy-efficient, drawing just 8W during operation and approximately 0.2W in standby mode, helping to conserve energy and reduce environmental impact. The turntable's dimensions are 453 mm (width) x 169 mm (height) x 372 mm (depth), with a weight of approximately 9.9 kg, making it a compact and manageable audio component for your setup. It comes with a comprehensive set of accessories, including a turntable, turntable sheet, dust cover, EP record adaptor, balance weight, auxiliary weight, headshell, a high-quality Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, PHONO cable, PHONO earth lead, AC power supply cord, and an owner's manual for easy setup and operation.

The SL-1500C also features a universal static balance tonearm, enhancing its precision and accuracy during vinyl playback. With an effective length of 230 mm, it ensures proper tracking and alignment with your records. The tonearm's overhang measures 15 mm, and its tracking error angle is carefully maintained to be within 2° 32' at the outer groove of a 30 cm (12") record and within 0° 32' at the inner groove of the same-sized record. The turntable's compatibility extends to a wide range of cartridges, with applicable weight ranges that accommodate various setups. Without the auxiliary weight, it supports cartridge weights between 5.6 and 12.0 g or 14.3 and 20.7 g, including the headshell. With the auxiliary weight, the supported cartridge weights range from 10.0 to 16.4 g or 18.7 to 25.1 g, including the headshell. The tonearm is equipped with a 1.2 mmφ 4-pin terminal lug, ensuring a secure connection to your cartridge.

In summary, the Technics SL-1500C Turntable is a well-engineered and accessible audio device designed to deliver high-quality analog music playback. With its user-friendly manual operation, impressive starting torque, and accurate build-up characteristics, it offers a reliable and responsive vinyl listening experience. Its aluminum diecast platter, versatile audio outputs, adaptable power supply, and energy-efficient design contribute to its practicality and functionality. The universal static balance tonearm enhances tracking precision, making it suitable for various cartridge setups. This turntable is a valuable addition to any audio setup, offering a pure and authentic vinyl listening experience with ease of use and reliability.

Part Exchange Available

As you would expect from Fanthorpes hifi, we offer a generous part exchange against the Technics SL-1500C Turntable. If you have any hifi that you wish to use as part payment then either call us on 01482 223096 or email us at shop@fanthorpes.co.uk and we will give you a price to change. This is a fantastic and hassle-free way of making the Technics SL-1500C Turntable more affordable.

Finance Available

Fanthorpes hifi can also offer buy now pay later on the Technics SL-1500C Turntable, allowing you to spread or defer your payments over a year. If you are interested in taking advantage of our payment terms, email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk or call us on 01482 223096 and we will email an application form to you.

Technics SL-1500C Turntable Specifications:

• Type: Direct Drive Manual Turntable
• Turntable Speeds: 33-1/3, 45, and 78 r/min
• Starting Torque: 0.18 N・m / 1.8 kg･cm
• Build-up Characteristics: 0.7 s. from standstill to 33 1/3 rpm
• Wow And Flutter: 0.025 % W.R.M.S.
• Turntable Platter: Aluminium diecast
  • Diameter: 332 mm
  • Weight: Approx. 2.0 kg (Including rubber sheet)
• Audio Output: PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1 / EARTH TERMINAL x 1 / LINE (Pin Jack) x 1
• Power Supply: AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 8 W / Approx. 0.2W (Standby)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 453 x 169 x 372 mm
• Weight: Approx. 9.9 kg
• Accessories: Turntable, Turntable sheet, Dust cover, EP record adaptor, Balance weight, Auxiliary weight, Head shell, Cartridge (Ortofon 2M Red), PHONO cable, PHONO earth lead, AC power supply cord, Owner's Manual