Technics SL-50C Manual Direct-drive Turntable with Built-in Phono Pre-amp

Technics SL-50C Direct Drive Turntable - Technics

Natural Texture
Crafted from MDF, a wood-based material with fine layered fibers, offering quiet warmth and subtle presence — bringing harmony to any living space.

Access More Records
Supports 33⅓, 45, and 78 rpm for access to a wider range of records.

Optimized for Instant Vinyl Playback
With the included cartridge and built-in phono amplifier precisely matched for optimal performance, simply connect to active speakers or an amplifier and passive speakers — and confidently enjoy vinyl playback immediately.

Driven by the Technics Legacy
For decades, Technics’ direct drive has delivered accurate, maintenance-free rotation. This mechanism, which directly spins the platter with strong torque, has evolved to offer even greater precision with a coreless motor that eliminates cogging.

Engineered for Precision

Tonearm
While minimizing the tonearm base size, the design inherits the traditional S-shape and ensures high tracking performance via micron-level precision engineering.

Cartridge
The included 2M Red cartridge features a elliptical stylus that delivers clear sound, precisely matched with the built-in phono EQ for optimal performance.

Platter
Rigid rotation and precise torque control are achieved by a 1.26kg die-cast aluminum platter with reinforced ribs and a directly mounted motor magnet.

Insulator
Excellent vibration resistance and reduced howling are achieved by newly tuned insulators. It’s rubber hardness is optimized to shift resonance outside the audible range.

Digital Control
Digital control elevates rotation accuracy to the highest level through (1)precise speed detection, (2)Per-unit calibration during production, and (3)digitally optimized motor drive signals.

Circuit Layout
Separate PCBs for power, motor control, and phono EQ are placed away from the tonearm with crossover-free wiring. This minimizes distortion of sound.

PHONO Circuit
The built-in MM phono equalizer, optimally tuned to the included cartridge, along with the premium components and case, delivers clear sound with minimal noise.

Eco Friendly Packaging
The SL-50C uses eco-friendly packaging by replacing styrene foam cushioning with cardboard to reduce marine plastic waste.

What to expect in the box:

• SL-50C Direct Drive Turntable
• Fabric plater mat
• Hinged dust cover
• EP record adaptor
• Balance weight
• Head Shell with factory mounted Ortofon 2M Red
• PHONO cable
• PHONO earth lead
• Power lead

Product Details:

• General
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 430 x 128 x 353 mm / 16.921” x 5..031” x 13.890”
• Weight Approx: 7.1 kg (15.7 lbs)
• Power supply: AC 120V, 60Hz
• Power Consumption: 4W (On), 0.2W (Off)
• Turntable Section
• Type: Direct drive manual turntable
• Drive method: Direct drive brushless DC motor
• Platter: Aluminum diecast, Diameter 300mm (11.80”), Approx. 1.26kg (2.78 lbs)
• Speeds: 33.33, 45, 78* rpm
• *Speed will be 78.26 rpm when set to 78 rpm/ Start up 0.7 sec from standstill to 33.33rpm
• Braking: Electronic
• Wow and flutter: 0.025% W.R.M.S.
• Tone Arm
• Type: Static Balance
• Effective length: 230mm (9-1/16”)
• Overhang: 15mm (19/32”)
• Tracking error angle: Within 2º 32’ (at the outer groove of 30cm (12” record) / Within 2º 32’ (at the inner groove of 30cm (12” record)
• Offset angle: 22º
• Phono Equalizer
• Gain: 36.5dB
• Included cartridge: Ortofon 2M Red
• Audio Output
• PHONO: (Pin Jack L & R)
• PHONO: earth terminal
• LINE: (Pin Jack L & R)
• MISC
• Black Version UPC: 885170444621
• Black Version MPN: SL-50C-K
• White Version UPC: 885170444614
• White Version MPN: SL-50C-H
• Terracotta Brown Version UPC: 885170444638
• Terracotta Brown Version MPN: SL-50C-T

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