Technics SL-1210M5GE

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]
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