Technics SL-50C Direct-Drive Turntable w/ Phonostage & Ortofon 2M Red

Coreless direct-drive motor, three-speed playback, built-in MM phonostage, S-shaped tonearm, and factory-fitted cartridge

The Technics SL-50C combines over half a century of direct-drive expertise with modern refinements for today’s vinyl listener. At its heart is a coreless, brushless, single-rotor motor that eliminates cogging and ensures stable rotation across 33⅓, 45, and 78 RPM. The die-cast aluminum platter is rib-reinforced for stiffness and paired with a damping mat to reduce resonance, while the MDF plinth provides a solid, vibration-controlled foundation.

An S-shaped static-balanced tonearm delivers precise tracking, supported by adjustable anti-skating and height adjustment. Newly designed insulators at the feet further improve resistance to external vibration. A built-in MM phonostage provides the option of line-level output for direct connection to powered speakers or integrated amps, or can be bypassed to use your own external phonostage.

Supplied pre-mounted with an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, the SL-50C is ready to play straight out of the box. Its combination of engineering pedigree, practical convenience, and musical performance makes it an accessible entry into the Technics direct-drive tradition.

Included Accessories

• Ortofon 2M Red cartridge (pre-mounted)
• Slipmat
• Dust cover
• EP (45 rpm) adapter
• Counterweight
• Headshell
• Phono cable
• Ground wire
• Power cord

Specifications

Drive System: Coreless direct-drive

Speeds: 33⅓, 45, 78 RPM

Wow & Flutter: 0.025% WRMS

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 70 dB (IEC 98A weighted)

Tonearm: Static-balanced S-shaped tonearm with adjustable height and anti-skating

Phono EQ: Built-in MM phonostage (switchable line/phono output)

Cartridge: Factory-installed Ortofon 2M Red (MM)

Platter: Die-cast aluminum, rib-reinforced, 12" diameter

Chassis: MDF plinth with damping feet

Dimensions (WHD): 16.9" x 5.0" x 13.9" (429 x 127 x 353 mm)

Weight: 15.7 lb. (7.1 kg)