{"product_id":"technics-sl-1200-gr-direct-drive-turntable","title":"Technics SL-1200 GR2 direct drive turntable","description":"\u003cp\u003eTechnics SL-1200GR2 Direct Drive Turntable\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Technics SL-1200GR2 continues a legacy that began in 1970 with the introduction of the world’s first direct drive turntable. Building on decades of innovation, this latest model incorporates advanced motor technology and precision engineering to deliver exceptional rotational stability, reduced vibration, and outstanding analogue performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core is a single-rotor, surface-facing, coreless direct drive motor, evolved from designs used in models such as the Technics SL-1200GR turntable. This eliminates cogging and ensures smooth, accurate rotation for precise playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major advancement is the introduction of the ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive), a breakthrough motor-drive system that uses advanced PWM signal processing to suppress high-frequency harmonics and reduce motor-induced vibrations. This results in quieter operation and a more refined, stable musical presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high-speed switching power supply further enhances performance by minimising ripple and electrical noise, maintaining signal purity without the need for bulky transformers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platter features a two-layer construction with an aluminium die-cast base and full-surface damping rubber, increasing rigidity and reducing resonance. At approximately 2.5 kg, it offers greater inertial mass than previous models, contributing to improved rotational stability and reduced vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic Technics S-shaped tonearm is retained, constructed from lightweight, rigid aluminium and mounted using a high-precision gimbal bearing system. Hand assembly and adjustment ensure extremely high initial-motion sensitivity, allowing accurate tracking of record grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chassis uses a two-layer construction combining aluminium die-cast and BMC materials for enhanced rigidity, while high-damping silicon insulators reduce external vibrations and improve long-term reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoreless direct drive motor for precise, stable rotation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eΔΣ-Drive system to reduce motor vibrations and noise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-speed switching power supply for clean, stable power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo-layer platter with increased mass and damping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic S-shaped tonearm with high-precision gimbal bearings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-assembled tonearm for high sensitivity and accuracy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRigid two-layer chassis construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-damping silicon insulators for vibration isolation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWide cartridge compatibility with included auxiliary weight\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\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\u003ePitch Adjustment: ±8% \/ ±16%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting Torque: 2.2 kg·cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart-Up Time: 0.7 seconds to 33⅓ rpm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWow and Flutter: 0.025% 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\u003eAluminium die-cast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 332 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: Approx. 2.5 kg (including rubber mat)\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: Static balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffective Length: 230 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: 22°\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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout auxiliary weight: 5.6 – 12.0 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith auxiliary weight: 10.0 – 16.4 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePHONO x1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarth terminal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Supply: AC 220 – 240 V, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Consumption: 11 W (0.3 W standby)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions (W x H x D): 453 x 173 x 372 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: Approx. 11.5 kg\u003c\/p\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-1200GR2 turntable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurntable sheet\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\u003eEP adaptor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalance weight and auxiliary weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCartridge spacer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead shell\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\u003eCartridge mounting hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePHONO cable and earth lead\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower cable\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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