Technics SL-100C Direct Drive Turntable System, Vinyl Player, AT-VM95C Cartridge, Auto Lifter, 3 Speed, Dust Cover, PHONO Cable

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The arm is the familiar static-balanced, universal S-shaped design using the same gimbal suspension construction and machined housing found in the SL-1200. It is controlled with a control technology adopted from Blu-ray players, which ensures smoother running. The torque is 1.8 kg/cm, the start-up time is 0.7 seconds and the flutter is 0.025 percent.

Anyhow, the recent iterations of the SP-10 and SL-1200 are wonderful to my ears/eyes because I have always secretly loved direct drive, even when Corey Greenburg and John Atkinson were preaching PRaT and Linns and Regas in the vinyl dark ages of the 90s. With its sleek design and cutting-edge features, this turntable promises to elevate your vinyl listening sessions to a new level. But more than its aesthetics or technological advances, it’s the dedication to maintaining the true, authentic sound of vinyl that makes the SL-100C stand out from the crowd. Whether you’re a casual listener or a severe audiophile, this turntable promises an immersive, high-fidelity experience that respects the art of music as intended to be heard. Technics couldn’t have better timed its 2015 re-entry into the audio enthusiast turntable market. Interest in vinyl took off that year, growing 30% from around 9 million sold in 2014 to 12 million in 2015. The statically balanced aluminum tonearm with gimbal suspended tonearm bearing comes from the SL-1210MK7, whose high-precision milled construction, according to Technics, achieves a high output sensitivity. The height of the tonearm base can be adjusted by six millimeters. However, not quite as comfortable as with the SL 1200 models. Otherwise, you get all of what the more costly SL1200 G series ‘tables give you—at least in terms of features and accessories: a coreless, direct drive D.C. motor, the magnet for which is integrated into a well-damped die-cast aluminum platter with heavy rubber mat, a 230mm effective length “S” shaped aluminum pipe arm with detachable head shell, dustcover, tonearm cables, and accessories.

We’re impressed by the SL-1500C’s sonic agility; the way it resolves plenty of detail and manages to deliver all that information in a cohesive and musical whole. There are few rivals around the grand mark that do it better. The Girl from Ipanema” med Astrud Gilberto på vokal og Stan Getz på tenorsaxofon kommer virkelig ud i rummet i al sin pragt. Rytmen er stabil og kontant gengivet, og lyden af saxofonen er varm og luftig. Vokalen har substans og dybde, og egentlig er det kun lidt mere luft i toppen og et dybere lydbillede med flere detaljer, der ender på minussiden i mine notater. Then there are the vinyl newbies, who panic when they realise they will have to fit the turntable onto the body of the record player, loop a length of rubber from the drive to the turntable, then balance the tone arm with a baffling combination of written charts, counterbalance weights and dials.

I should probably start with the engine. But, first, and not to repeat the manufacturer’s convoluted definitions, I will limit myself to saying that it is a single-rotor, direct-drive coreless motor, which has already been used in the SL-1200GR. And at this point, it ensures that the platter rotates evenly, reducing resonance to a minimum. While it may not be completely flawless, it’s undeniable that it offers remarkable value for its price range. The SL-100C is a grand bargain, providing the thrills associated with high-end models without draining your wallet. This record player is a must-have for any audiophile on a budget. According to the note, the features will be very familiar to fans of their recent (and past) products: I've set up a few record players in my time. The amount of fun I've had doing it is about zero. The Technics continued this trend but it is actually quite simple in certain key respects. Yes, assembling the turntable onto the base is quite arduous, but because the SL-1200GR is a direct drive turntable, at least there are no lengths of rubber to fiddle about with.

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The SL-100C turntable is also restrained in its technical features, as it should be in the upper class. But all the parts are of high quality and reliable. And also replaceable, which for me is extremely important. After all, if I want to invest a lot of money in a device, I want it to serve me for a long time. My Technics SL-100C review is about a turntable that will appeal to those who like high-end stuff with simple and comfortable functionality. This model of the already legendary SL line is a bit cheaper than the bestselling Technics SL-1500C, which at the same time, has retained many of its features. So it’s worth taking a closer look at it, isn’t it? I’ll tell you the differences and advantages (and disadvantages) I found in the SL-100C. Many components are responsible for the sound of a turntable, be it a decoupled chassis, a shielded power supply, a quiet and evenly running motor, plus sound-absorbing insulators. All are included with the SL-100C.

To get the most out of your SL-100C, keep it clean and dust-free, and regularly replace the stylus for optimal sound reproduction. It’s also advisable to pair it with a quality sound system to fully appreciate the turntable’s capabilities. FAQ The SL-100C keeps the key performance attributes of the SL-1500C to reach a wider audience and is a welcome addition to the Technics Premium Class.” Coreless direct drive motor, achieving stable rotation that is free from cogging and has powerful torque On the left sits a strobe light. No, this is not to accompany your frenzied dancing to The Doors's The End or Joey Beltram's Energy Flash. It's so you can tell at a glance, from dots on the edge of the turntable, what speed your record is running at. 33rpm, 45rpm and 78rpm are all supported. Again, as a non-DJ, I have only used this as a fun thing to look at, rather than for any practical purpose.First off, you’re sure to appreciate the elegant platter, complemented by a handy cueing light. The device also boasts a pitch regulator that’s adjustable, alongside a VTA/SRA adjustability feature. In Technics tradition, the tonearm is a static-balance universal S-shape. High initial sensitivity is achieved by adopting a high-precision bearing using the same gimbal suspension construction and machined housing as the SL-1200 Series. The aluminium die-cast chassis is rigidly integrated with a particular material of ABS mixed with glass fiber to achieve a two-layer construction. The insulator comprises a spring and rubber to provide optimal vibration-damping characteristics. One of the key features of the SL-100C is its direct drive motor. Unlike belt-driven turntables that can suffer from speed inconsistencies over time, the direct drive system ensures stable rotation, reducing unwanted vibrations that could affect sound quality. This makes for a more consistent, high-quality listening experience. Vinyl users tend to fall into two camps. First there are the vinyl veterans. These men – and they are all men – think nothing of procuring special platforms for their precious turntables to sit on, using precision-tooled pressure gauges to set up there tone arm, then rewiring their entire house to reduce hum from electrical interference. Take what I say with a grain of salt, because I grew up lusting after 70s/80s Technics gear that my Dad had, or which I saw in catalogs. Around 1990 they seem to have lost their mojo and "gone Hollywood" (aka concentrating on home theater). By the end, the company was a joke -- save for the 1200 and pianos.