Technics unveils new SL-1200G specs

After the first run of special edition Technics SL-1200GAE turntables sold out in half an hour earlier this month, the Japanese company has revealed the standard edition SL-1200G decks will receive a full release in autumn this year.

The full specs for the standard edition have now also been confirmed, with many of the features of the limited edition being carried over, including the micro-processor controlled sensors that reduce vibrations and the same lightweight magnesium tonearm, which Panasonic has initially stated would be aluminium.

As a result, the model doesn’t come cheap, with the recommended retail price set at £2,799. Read Technics’ explanation of the cost here.

See the full specifications below.

Grand Class SL1200G Specification

All new design for Redefining the Direct Drive Turntable
Twin-Rotor Surface-Facing Direct Drive motor
Direct Drive Motor Controller
High Sensitive Tonearm
Brass-Top Turntable Platter
Insulator
Technics Definitive Design
Inherited design from the SL-1200 series
Heavy Aluminum Top Plate

Turntable Section

Type: Direct Drive Manual Turntable
Turntable Speeds: 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm
Variable Range Pitch: ±8%, ±16%
Wow and Flutter: 0.025% W.R.M.S. (JIS C5521)
Rumble: 78dB (IEC 98A Weighted)
Turntable Platter : Weight: Approx. 3.6kg (Including rubber sheet)

Tonearm Section

Type: Universal, Static Balance
Overhang: 15mm
Arm Height Adjustment Range: 0-6mm
Applicable Cartridge Weight Range:
Without auxiliary weight 5.6 – 12.0g
14.3 – 20.7g (including headshell)
With small auxiliary weight
10.0 – 16.4g
18.7 – 25.1g (including headshell)
With large auxiliary weight
14.3 – 19.8g
23.0 – 28.5g (including headshell)

General

Terminal: Phono Output x 1 / SIGNAL GND x 1
Power Supply: AC110-240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 14 W / Approx. 0.2W (Standby)
Dimensions: W: 453 mm H: 173 mm D: 372 mm (Height including dust cover)
Weight: Approx. 18kg

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