Technics SL-1200GLDE - Tonearm Section

TURNTABLE SECTION
Type: Quartz direct drive / Manual
turntable
Drive method: Direct drive
Motor: Brushless DC motor
Turntable platter: Aluminum diecast / Diameter
33.2cm (13-5/64”) / Mass 1.7kg
(3.74lb.)
Turntable speeds: 33-1/3 r/min, 45 r/min
Variable range pitch: ±8%, ±16% (two settings)
Starting torque: 1.5kg-cm (1.3lb-in)
Build-up characteristics: 0.7s. from standstill to 33-1/3 r/
min
Braking system: Electronic brake
Wow and flutter: 0.01% WRMS* / 0.025% WRMS
(JIS C5521) / ±0.035% peak(IEC
98A Weighted)
Rumble: -56dB (IEC 98A Unweighted) / -
78dB (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.
TONEARM SECTION
Type: Universal
Effective length: 230mm (9-1/16”)
Arm height adjustment range: 0-6 mm
Overhang: 15mm (19/32”)
Effective mass: 12g (without cartridge)
Offset angle: 22°
Friction: Less than 7 mg (lateral, vertical)
Tracking error angle: Within 2°32’ [at the outer
groove of 30cm (12”) record]
Within 0°32’ [at the inner
groove of 30cm (12”) record]
Stylus pressure adjustment
range:
0-4g
Applicable cartridge weight
range:
3.5-13g
11-20.5g (including headshell)
(with auxiliary weight); 9.5-13g
17-20.5g (including headshell)
(with shell weight); 3.5-6.5g
11-14g (including headshell)
Headshell weight: 7.5g
GENERAL
Power supply: AC110-127V/220-240V, 50Hz /
(E,EB,GN)
AC120V, 60Hz (PP)
Power consumption: 15W (E,EB,GN) / 14.5W (PP)
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