Technics SL-1300GE Grand Class Turntable

Coreless Direct Drive Motor – In the SL-1300GE, the use of a coreless direct-drive motor with no iron core eliminates uneven rotation of the turntable known as cogging. Also, the twin-rotor construction reduces the bearing load while maintaining high torque, and reduces minute vibrations during rotation. Furthermore, the SL-1300GE’s motor was redesigned to eliminate subtle vibrations that could affect sound quality. To improve rigidity, the same reinforcement pattern as the Reference Class SL-1000R/SP-10R was used for the coil mounting base.

Motor Drive System, ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive) – Unlock a realm of audio precision with the ΔΣ-Drive – a state-of-the-art system harnessing Technics’ expertise in PWM signal processing. In addition to reducing harmonics, the drive suppresses vibrations from the motor for smoother, more accurate rotation, ensuring a rich reproduction of the music.

Three-layered Turntable Platter – The turntable has a three-layered construction with a rigidly combined brass and aluminium die-cast platter. With a deadening rubber covering its entire rear surface to eliminate unnecessary resonance, thereby achieving high rigidity and vibration damping. This delivers smooth rotational stability and inertial mass surpassing the SP-10MK2, the direct-drive turntable standard used by broadcast stations worldwide, as well as having more than twice the inertial mass of the SL-1200MK5.

Two-layered Cabinet Construction – The SL-1300GE ensures high rigidity by using a body with a two-layered construction that solidly unifies the BMC and the aluminium die-cast chassis. Reinforcing ribs have been added between the motor/tone arm on the top panel. This improves rigidity and vibration damping characteristics.

High-level Balance Adjustment – When the weight distribution of the turntable is uneven, excess vibration or noise occurs during rotation, which causes degradation in sound quality. Therefore, the balance of the turntable is adjusted at the factory by using specialized high-precision balance adjustment equipment for each and every item after the turntable is assembled. Turntables that have undergone adjustment are labelled with a sticker reading “BALANCED” to indicate that adjustment has been done.

Low-noise Switching Circuit – Use of a high-speed switching power supply ensures a stable supply capacity and less ripple and humming. Applying a switching power supply to a turntable eliminates the need for a large transformer and countermeasures for the ensuing mechanical vibrations. A switching frequency of above 100 kHz limits the impact of noise on the music playback bandwidth.

Current Injection Active Noise Cancelling – This technology combines a noise detection device with an error amplifier. It detects residual noise in the power supply and applies an inverse phase current to remove noise components. It removes low frequency noise more effectively than a regulator to ensure a more ideal power supply.

Tonearm Achieving High Initial-motion Sensitivity – The tonearm, a crucial component for precise reading, tracks the record’s rotation. Inherited from Technics, it employs a lightweight, rigid aluminium pipe in the traditional static-balance universal S-shape. Featuring a gimbal suspension and high-precision bearing, it achieves high initial-motion sensitivity through manual assembly by skilled artisans. This meticulous construction ensures accurate tracing of record grooves. Plus, it includes an auxiliary weight, providing flexibility for a variety of pickup cartridges.

Turntable Section

• Drive Method:  Direct Drive
• Motor:  Brushless DC motor
• Turntable Speeds:  33-1/3, 45 and 78* rpm;   * The turntable speed will be 78.26 rpm when set to 78 rpm
• Starting Torque:  0.32 N・m (3.3kgf・cm) (2.86 lbf-in)
• Build-up Characteristics:  0.7 s. from standstill to 33- 1/3 rpm
• Braking System:  Electronic Brake
• Wow and Flutter:  0.025%　W.R.M.S.
• Turntable Platter:
  • Aluminum diecast, Brass and Rubber
  • Diameter:  332 mm (13-5/64″)
  • Weight:  Approx. 3.6 kg (7-15/16 lbs) (Including a rubber sheet)

Tonearm Section

• Type:  Static Balance
• Effective Length:  230 mm
• Overhang:  15 mm
• 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)
• Offset Angle:  22°
• Arm Height Adjustment Range:  0 – 6 mm
• Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range:  0 – 4g (Direct Reading)
• Headshell Weight:  Approx. 7.6 g
• Applicable Cartridge Weight Range:
  • without auxiliary weight:  5.6 – 12.0 g;  14.3 – 20.7 g (including head shell)
  • with small auxiliary weight:  10.0 – 16.4 g;  18.7 – 25.1 g (including head shell)
  • with big auxiliary weight:  14.3 – 19.8 g;  23.0 – 28.5 g (including head shell)
• Cartridge Mounting Dimension:  12.7 mm (1/2″) interval
• Head Shell Terminal Lug:  1.2mmφ 4-pin terminal lug

Terminals

• Audio Output:
  • PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1
  • EARTH TERMINAL x 1

General

• Power Supply:  AC220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Power Consumption:
  • 10 W (Power ON)
  • 0.3 W (Power OFF)
• Dimensions (W x H x D):  453 x 173 x 372 mm
• Weight:  Approx. 13.0 kg
• Operating Temperature Range:  0℃ to +40℃
• Operating Humidity Range:  35% to 80% RH (no condensation)

Accessories

• Turntable
• Turntable Sheet
• Dust Cover
• EP Record Adaptor
• Balance Weight
• Auxiliary Weight
• Head Shell
• Overhang Gauge
• Screw Set for Cartridge
• PHONO Cable
• PHONO Earth Lead
• AC Mains Lead
• Screw Set for Turntable
• Owner’s Manual