{"product_id":"technics-sl-1000r-reference-class-turntable","title":"Technics SL 1000R Reference Class Turntable","description":"\u003cp\u003eTechnics SL-1000R Direct Drive Turntable System\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Technics SL-1000R is a flagship reference-class turntable system, engineered to deliver ultimate precision, stability, and sonic performance. Combining extreme mass, advanced motor technology, and meticulous craftsmanship, it represents the pinnacle of Technics analogue design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core is a double coil, twin-rotor coreless direct drive motor, evolved from the design introduced in the Technics SL-1200G turntable. Featuring a 12-pole, 18-coil configuration, the motor delivers exceptional torque to drive the heavyweight platter while eliminating cogging. By offsetting coils by 60 degrees, vibration and self-inductance are reduced, achieving ultra-stable rotation with wow and flutter as low as 0.015%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotor vibration is further suppressed through reinforced thrust bearings, a rigid chassis, and a low centre of gravity design. Stainless steel weights positioned at the base enhance stability and minimise unwanted resonance, resulting in exceptional rotational precision and a very high signal-to-noise ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heavyweight three-layer platter combines aluminium die-cast, a 10 mm brass layer, and tungsten weights placed around the outer edge. With a total weight of approximately 7.9 kg, it provides enormous inertial mass and outstanding vibration damping, ensuring smooth and accurate playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA separate control unit isolates power and control circuitry from the main turntable, significantly reducing electrical noise. The high-performance switching power supply incorporates advanced noise reduction technology to deliver clean, stable voltage with minimal interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision control is enhanced with adjustable rotation speed down to two decimal places, displayed clearly on an OLED screen for accurate visual feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SL-1000R includes a high-sensitivity S-shaped tonearm constructed from lightweight magnesium. Featuring a high-precision gimbal bearing system and hand assembly by skilled craftsmen, it achieves exceptional tracking accuracy. OFC internal wiring preserves signal integrity for vivid, detailed sound reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tonearm base is rigidly integrated with the turntable structure, maintaining consistent geometry and minimising the impact of vibration. Optional tonearm bases allow additional arms from SME or Ortofon to be mounted, supporting highly customised setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gold-plated 5-pin DIN output ensures optimal signal transfer, while the high-rigidity multi-layer cabinet and silicon insulators provide exceptional vibration isolation and long-term stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwin-rotor coreless direct drive motor with 12-pole, 18-coil design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-low wow and flutter (0.015%) for reference-level accuracy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavyweight 3-layer platter with brass and tungsten construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate control unit for reduced electrical noise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision speed adjustment with OLED display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium S-shaped tonearm with high-precision gimbal bearings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-assembled tonearm for maximum tracking accuracy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional multi-tonearm support for custom setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold-plated 5-pin DIN output for high signal integrity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-layer high-rigidity cabinet with advanced vibration damping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Direct Drive Turntable System\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotor: Brushless DC motor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeeds: 33⅓, 45, 78 rpm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed Adjustment: ±16%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting Torque: 0.39 N·m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWow and Flutter: 0.015% W.R.M.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlatter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass and aluminium die-cast with tungsten weights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 323 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: Approx. 7.9 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonearm:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Universal static balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffective Length: 254 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverhang: 15 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffset Angle: 21°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracking Force Range: 0 – 4 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCartridge Compatibility (including headshell):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15.9 – 19.7 g (no auxiliary weight)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18.8 – 23.6 g (small weight)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22.5 – 26.3 g (middle weight)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26.0 – 31.0 g (large weight)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePHONO (5-pin DIN) x1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Supply: AC 110 – 240 V, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Consumption: 10 W (0.05 W standby)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain Unit: 531 x 188 x 399 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl Unit: 110 x 84 x 350 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain Unit: Approx. 40.2 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl Unit: Approx. 2.1 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnics SL-1000R main unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate control unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurntable mat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEP adaptor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalance weight and auxiliary weights (small, medium, large)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverhang gauge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetachable handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsulator attachments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower cables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUser manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: This product is available for in-store demonstration. 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