Technics 1210
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Technics SL series turntables have become legendary with over 3 million sets being produced and used by DJs and clubs over the world. SL-1210MK2 features the indisputably accurate, reliable and durable Quartz Direct Drive Motor, with Aluminium Diecast cabinets and heavy rubber base for vibration damping.

Long recognized by the world’s DJs as the best club-use turntable, the famous SL-1210 series is without a rival.
Features
Precision moulded aluminium diecast cabinet and heavy rubber base material absorb unwanted vibrations
Total quartz locked continuous pitch adjustment up to 8%
Unwavering quartz DD accuracy
Highly sensitive low-mass tonearm with gimbal suspension/Helicoid tonearm height adjustment.
Very high torque (1.5kg (cm)) for quick start-ups
Headshell included - cartridge & stylus NOT included
Technical Specifications
General
Power supply: ~ 110-120V / 22O-240V, 50 or 60 Hz Consumption: 16 W
Dimensions: (W x H x D) 45.3 x 16.2 x 36 cm
Weight: 12.5 kg (27.6 lb)
Type: Quartz direct drive - Manual turntable
Drive method + Motor: Direct drive + Brushless DC motor
Turntable platter: Aluminum diecast
Diameter 33.2 cm (13-5/64 inch )
Weight 2 kg (4.4 lb.)
Turntable speeds: 33-1/3 rpm and 45 rpm
Starting torque: 1.5 kg-cm (1.3 lb-in)
Build-up characteristics: 0.7s from standstill to 33-1/3 rpm
Braking system: Electronic brake
Speed change due to load torque: 0% within 1.0 kg-cm (0.87 lb in)
Wow and flutter: 0.01% WRMS 0.025% WRMS (JIS C5521) +/- 0.035% peak (IEC 98A Weighted) This rating refers to turntable assembly alone, excluding effects of record, cartridge or tonearm, but including platter. Measured by obtaining signal from built-in frequency generator of motor assembly.
Rumble: -56 dB (IEC 98A Unweighted) -78 dB (IEC 98A Weighted)
Type: Universal - Effective length: 230mm (9-1/16 inch )
Arm height adjustment range: 31.8 - 37.8 mm (helicoid part 6 mm) (1-21/32 inch - 3-35/64 inch ) (helicoid part 15/64 inch )
Overhang: 15mm (19/32 inch )
Effective mass: 12 g (without cartridge)
Offset angle: 22 degrees
Friction: Less than 7 mg (lateral, vertical)
Tracking error angle: Within 2o32 (at the outer groove of 30 cm (12 inch ) record) Within 0o32 (at the inner groove of 30 cm (12 inch ) record)
Stylus pressure adjustment range: 0 - 2.5 g
Applicable cartridge weight range: 6 - 10g, 13.5 - 17.5 g (including headshell) (with auxiliary weight): 9.5 - 13g, 17 - 20.5 g (including headshell) (with shell weight) 3.5 - 6.5g, 11 - 14g (including headshell)
Headshell weight: 7.5g
