Technics - SL-1900 Turntable

Item Description
The Technics SL-1900 is a vintage two-speed, direct-drive turntable introduced by Technics (Matsushita / Panasonic) in 1977. As a fully automatic single-play deck, it offers convenient automatic set-down, lift-off and stop of the tonearm, along with a "Memo-Repeat" function allowing up to six repeated plays or continuous play. At its heart is a direct-drive motor governed by a one-chip IC incorporating 321 elements, delivering highly accurate and stable rotation with no belts or idler wheels to wear out. The deck runs at 33 and 45 rpm, features a 310 mm aluminium die-cast platter, a static-balanced universal tonearm, and a heavy monolithic base with an isolator system to suppress external vibration. Finished in the classic black slim-line styling of the late 1970s, the SL-1900 is a beloved entry point into Technics' legendary direct-drive lineage and a genuine piece of Japanese hi-fi history that rewards both collectors and vinyl enthusiasts. This unit has been tested using a substitute cartridge and confirmed to play records correctly. Please note that a cartridge is not included; the buyer will need to fit their own.

Size
Height: 14 cm
Width: 43 cm
Depth: 34.5 cm

Weight
7.2 kg

Condition
Used vintage item showing some scratches and surface soiling consistent with its age. The turntable has been tested with a substitute cartridge and confirmed to play records correctly; no cartridge is included with the sale.

Artist Profile
Technics is the premium hi-fi brand of Matsushita Electric (now Panasonic), launched in Japan in 1965. In 1970 Technics revolutionised the audio world with the SP-10, the first commercial direct-drive turntable, eliminating belts and idler wheels for superior speed stability. The brand became synonymous with precision engineering and is best known for the legendary SL-1200 series, an industry standard for both audiophiles and DJs worldwide. The SL-1900 belongs to this respected direct-drive heritage.

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