{"product_id":"technics-sl-1500c-direct-drive-turntable-ortofon-2m-red-cartridge","title":"Technics SL 1500 C direct drive turntable + Ortofon 2m Red cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eTechnics SL-1500C Direct Drive Turntable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Technics SL-1500C is a premium direct drive turntable that brings together the brand’s legendary engineering with modern convenience. Drawing on technology from the SL-1200 series and high-end models, it delivers exceptional rotational accuracy, stability, and refined analogue performance in a clean, user-friendly design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core is a single-rotor, coreless direct drive motor, derived from the renowned Technics SL-1200GR turntable, ensuring highly precise rotation and eliminating cogging for smooth, stable playback. The two-layer platter, featuring an aluminium die-cast construction with full-surface rubber damping, further reduces unwanted resonance for cleaner sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chassis combines aluminium die-cast material with glass fibre-reinforced ABS in a two-layer structure, providing excellent rigidity and vibration resistance. Insulators using a spring and rubber system enhance damping and minimise external interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic Technics S-shaped tonearm with high-precision gimbal bearings ensures excellent tracking performance and sensitivity. Gold-plated terminals and a detachable power cable help maintain signal integrity and long-term reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor convenience, the SL-1500C features a built-in phono equaliser and comes supplied with a pre-installed Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, allowing easy integration into a wide range of systems without the need for additional components. An upgrade option to the Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge is also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Auto Lifter function gently raises the tonearm at the end of a record, preventing unnecessary stylus and vinyl wear, while maintaining a purely mechanical design to avoid interference with playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in a minimalist, elegant design, the SL-1500C combines functional simplicity with the premium feel expected from Technics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoreless direct drive motor for high-precision rotation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo-layer aluminium platter with full-surface damping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRigid dual-layer chassis with vibration-resistant construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eS-shaped tonearm with high-precision gimbal bearings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in phono equaliser for easy system integration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with Ortofon 2M Red cartridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional upgrade to Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuto Lifter function to protect stylus and records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold-plated terminals for improved signal integrity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimalist Technics design with premium build quality\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 Manual Turntable\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\u003eStarting Torque: 0.18 N·m\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. 2.0 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: 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\u003eLINE 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 110 – 240 V, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Consumption: 8 W (0.2 W standby)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions (W x H x D): 453 x 169 x 372 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: Approx. 9.9 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-1500C turntable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-installed Ortofon 2M Red cartridge\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\u003eDust cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUser documentation\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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