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The SL-1200 Direct Drive Turntable epitomizes Technics' unwavering dedication to quality engineering that fuses sound, technology and design. Technics have created the limited-edition SL-1200, available in five colours, to mark the Series' 50th Anniversary in April 2022. These special limited editions feature the functionality of the SL-1200MK7 with unique colours and come with a slipmat featuring a gold Technics logo and other accessories.

Special Features
* Available in 4 Limited Edition colours: black, red, blue and white
* Limited Edition badge with an engraved serial number
* Limited Edition anodized gold (colour) tone arm
* Limited Edition slip mat with gold coloured logo
* Limited Edition 50th Anniversary sticker
* Coreless single rotor Direct Drive Motor
* High-precision digital motor controller: +/-8%, +/-16%
* Selectable blue or red LED strobe light
* New reverse play function

Specifications

Turntable Section
Type: Direct Drive Manual Turntable
Turntable Speeds: 33 1/3, 45, 78 r/min
Pitch Control Adjust Range: +/-8%, +/-16%
Starting Torque: 1.8 kg･cm (1.56 lb-in)
Build-up Characteristics: 0.7s from standstill to 33 1/3 r/min
Braking System: Electronic Brake
Wow and Flutter: 0.025%　W.R.M.S.
Rumble: 78dB　(IEC 98A Weighted)
Turntable Platter: Aluminum die-cast; Diameter：332mm (13-5/64"); Weight Approx. 1.8kg (4.0 lb) (Including rubber sheet)
User Adjustments: Digital adjustments are made by a combination of Dip Switches for:
* Blue or Red LED Strobe illumination colour
* Enable Reverse or Disable Reverse Playback
* Startup Torque and Brake Speeds

Tonearm Section
Type: Aluminium S-Type Universal, Static Balance
Effective Length: 230mm (9-1/16")
Overhang: 15mm (19/32")
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 - 6mm
Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range: 0 - 4g (Direct Reading)
Head shell weight: Approx. 7.6g
Applicable Cartridge Weight Range: (without auxiliary weight) 5.6 - 12.0g
Cartridge Mounting Dimension: JIS 12.7mm interval
Head Shell Terminal Lug: 1.2mm⌀ 4-pin terminal lug

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

General
Power Supply: AC120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 8 W; Approx. 0.2W (Standby)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 453 x 169 x 353 mm / 17-27/32 x 6-21/32 x 13-29/32 inch
Weight (including dust cover): Approx. 9.6kg / 21.2 lbs

Supplied Accessories:
- Turntable (platter)
- Turntable slip mat, Turntable slip sheet
- Dust cover
- EP record adaptor
- Balance weight
- Head shell (no bundled cartridge)
- Phono cable, Phono earth lead
- AC power supply cord
- Owner's Manual