Technics SL-1200GR2 Direct Drive Turntable System

Description

Technics SL-1200GR2 Direct Drive Turntable System II
Fusing Technics’ traditional analog and digital technologies, the Technics SL-1200GR2 is the new standard in direct drive turntable systems. With a revolutionary new drive control method for smooth, accurate rotational stability and a new power supply for an exceptionally low noise floor the new generation turntable outperforms the usual standards of its class, for rich, robust sounds and true high-fidelity listening.

• Coreless direct drive motor achieving stable rotation
• Low-noise, low-voltage power circuit and a switching power supply
• ΔΣ-Drive suppresses vibrations from the motor for smoother, more accurate rotation
• Tonearm achieving high initial-motion sensitivity
• Two-layer platter with high rigidity and vibration damping
• High-rigidity body and high-damping silicon insulators for smooth sound and isolation from various vibrations

Since inventing the world’s first direct drive turntable, Technics has continued to work to improve sound quality. It has now developed the ΔΣ-Drive, which suppresses minute vibrations from the motor and improves the electromagnetic conversion accuracy of the cartridge. The first stage of direct drive turntable systems featuring this technology is the Technics SL-1200GR2.
Tech Specs
General
Power Supply
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption
11 W, Approx. 0.3 W (Standby)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
453 x 173 x 372 mm (17-27/32 × 6-13/16 × 14-21/32 inch)
Weight
Approx. 11.5 kg (Approx. 25.35lbs)
Accessories
Turntable, Turntable sheet, Dust cover, EP record adaptor, Balance weight, Auxiliary weight, Cartridge spacer Head shell, Overhang gauge, Screw set for cartridge, PHONO cable, PHONO earth lead, AC power supply cord, Owner’s Manual
Operating Humidity Range
35% to 80% RH (no condensation)
Terminals
Audio Output
PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1, EARTH TERMINAL x 1
Tonearm Section
Type
Static Balance
Effective Length
230 mm (9-1/16″)
Overhang
15 mm (19/32″)
Tracking Error Angle
Within 2° 32′ (at the outer groove of 30 cm record), Within 0° 32′ (at the inner groove of 30 cm record)
Offset Angle
22°
Arm-height Adjustment Range
0 – 6 mm
Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range
0 – 4 g (Direct Reading)
Head Shell Weight
Approx. 7.6 g
Applicable Cartridge Weight Range
(without auxiliary weight) 5.6 – 12.0 g 14.3 – 20.7 g (including head shell) (with auxiliary weight) 10.0 – 16.4 g 18.7 – 25.1 g (including head shell)
Cartridge Mounting Dimension
JIS 12.7 mm (1/2″) interval
Head Shell Terminal Lug
1.2 mmφ 4-pin terminal lug
Turntable Section
Type
Direct Drive Turntable
Turntable Speeds
33-1/3, 45 and 78 r/min
Adjust Range
±8 %, ±16 %
Starting Torque
2.2 kg-cm
Build-up Characteristics
0.7 s. from Standstill to 33-1/3 r/min
Wow And Flutter
0.025 % W.R.M.S.
Braking System
Electronic brake
Turntable Platter
Aluminium diecast, Diameter : 332 mm, Weight : Approx. 2.5 kg (5.51 lb) (Including rubber sheet)