Technics SL-1300G ΔΣ-Drive Direct Drive Turntable
Technics SL-1300G ΔΣ-Drive Direct Drive Turntable
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Technics SL-1300G ΔΣ-Drive Direct Drive Turntable
Turntable with a hi-fi design featuring ΔΣ-Drive, a new motor drive technology that delivers high rotational accuracy and low vibration. The turntable’s new motor, three-layer platter, and high-rigidity chassis ensure even higher sound quality.
The SL-1300G uses a coreless direct-drive motor with no iron core to eliminate 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 1300G’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.
The 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.
The tonearm uses a lightweight, rigid aluminum tube 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 Japanese artisans. This meticulous construction ensures accurate tracing of record grooves. Plus, it includes an auxiliary weight, providing flexibility for a variety of pickup cartridges
Features
- Coreless direct drive motor achieving stable rotation
- ΔΣ-Drive suppresses vibrations from the motor for smoother, more accurate rotation
- Anti-vibration structure with a three-layer platter and a two-layer chassis
- Low-noise, low-voltage power circuit and a switching power supply
- Tonearm achieving high Initial-motion sensitivity
- High-rigidity body and high-damping silicon insulators for smooth sound and isolation from various vibrations
Feature | SL-1200GR2 / SL-1210GR2 | SL-1300G-S / SL-1300G-K | SL-1200G / SL-1210G |
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Series | Grand Class | Grand Class | Grand Class |
Warranty | 3 years P&L warranty | 3 years P&L warranty | 3 years P&L warranty |
Motor | Single Rotor Magnet Coreless Direct Drive | Twin Rotor Magnet Coreless Direct Drive | Twin Rotor Magnet Coreless Direct Drive |
Delta-Sigma Drive & Multi-stage Silent Drive | Delta-Sigma Drive & Multi-stage Silent Drive | Advance Motor Control Technology uses sine wave modulation | |
33 1/3, 45 & 78 RPM | 33 1/3, 45 & 78 RPM | 33 1/3, 45 & 78 RPM | |
Platter | 2 Layer Aluminum Die-cast & Deadening Rubber Platter | 3 Layer Aluminum Die-cast, Deadening Rubber and TPE | 3 Layer Aluminum Die-cast, Deadening Rubber and TPE |
Plinth | 2 Layer Plinth with Aluminum Die-cast Top Plate | 2 Layer Plinth with Reinforced MDF Core & Aluminum Die-cast Top Plate | 4 Layer Plinth with 10 mm Brushed Aluminum Top Plate |
Torque | Torque = 2.2 kg-cm | Torque = 3.3 kg-cm (2.8 lb-in) | Torque = 3.3 kg-cm (2.8 lb-in) |
VTA/SRA | “On the fly” via screw | “On the fly” via screw | “On the fly” via screw |
Tonearm | Static Balanced Aluminum with High Precision Bearings | Static Balanced Aluminum with High Precision Bearings | Static Balanced Magnesium with High Precision Bearings |
Stroboscope with pitch fader (20–90 RPM) via LED | Stroboscope with pitch fader (20–90 RPM) via LED | ||
Traditional 1200-like cueing lever feel | Traditional 1200-like cueing lever feel | Improved adjustable cueing lever feel | |
Button-push target light | Button-push target light | ||
Connectivity | Interchangeable gold-plated phono terminals & detachable RCA cable | Interchangeable gold-plated phono terminals & detachable RCA cable | Interchangeable gold-plated phono terminals & detachable RCA cable |
Feet | Metal with High-damping Silicon Insulators | Metal with High-damping Silicon Insulators | Adjustable zinc with high-damping silicon insulator |
Accessories | High-quality rubber platter mat | High-quality rubber platter mat | High-quality rubber platter mat |
Platter mat, 7.6 g headshell, cartridge screws | Platter mat, 7.6 g headshell, cartridge screws | Platter mat, 7.6 g headshell, cartridge screws | |
Hinged smoked heavier-weight plastic 1200-style dust cover | Hinged smoked heavier-weight plastic 1200-style dust cover | Hinged smoked heavier-weight plastic 1200-style dust cover | |
(without aux. weight) 5.6–12.0 g; 14.3–32.5 g (w/ headshell) | (without aux. weight) 5.6–12.0 g; 14.3–32.5 g (w/ headshell) | (without aux. weight) 5.6–12.0 g; 14.3–32.5 g (w/ headshell) |