Technics - SL-BD3 Fully Automatic Belt-Drive with T4P (P-Mount) Turntable

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The 1981 Technics SL-BD3 is a fully automatic belt-drive turntable in excellent physical condition and has been tested and is working and playable.

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Technics SL-BD3 | Fully automatic turntable in nearly mint condition
New drive belt - see pictures
Description:
For sale is a classic, fully automatic Technics SL-BD3 turntable with belt drive in excellent, absolutely well-maintained condition.
• Condition: Technically and visually superb, fully functional.
The full auto works absolutely faultlessly.
• Lid: The acrylic lid is well preserved, nicely clear, minimal hazing visible.
• Chassis: In superb condition, clean and visually in nearly mint condition (Only storage particles visible in high-resolution photos)
• Drive: A new drive belt has been freshly mounted; the old belt was worn due to age, the rubber was sticky.
Platter with a few small corrosion-related spots on the outer area - see pictures
• Stylus / Cartridge: The stylus and cartridge are like-new and ready to play immediately.
A genuine plug & play hi-fi classic from Japan, that immediately delivers great vinyl sound. The T4P system makes operation and maintenance extremely easy.

Technical data & dimensions

General:
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 430 x 100 x 375 mm (fits perfectly in standard hi-fi racks)
• Height with lid open: approx. 370 mm
• Weight: 3.8 kg
• Country of manufacture: Japan
• Color: Technics black / anthracite
Technical details:
• Drive type: belt drive
• Motor: DC brushed motor (FG-Servo controlled)
• Speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 RPM
• Speed control (Pitch control): Yes, continuously adjustable (+/-) with illuminated strobe for control
• Wow and flutter: 0.045% WRMS
• Platter: 312 mm aluminum injection-molded
Tonearm & cartridge:
• Tonearm type: Static balanced, straight tube tonearm
• Connection: T4P plug-in system (weight and anti-skating are perfectly optimized from factory)
• Cartridge: High-quality Moving Magnet (MM) system
Connections:
• Cinch output (RCA) and separate earth (Ground)

The pictures are part of the description.
Shipping is well packed, (platter separately, turntable in a separate carton, this again in bubble wrap inside outer carton) and insured
Pickup preferred.
Shipping due to weight/size only Europe - no shipping to other countries.

Technics SL-BD3 | Fully automatic turntable in nearly mint condition
New drive belt - see pictures
Description:
For sale is a classic, fully automatic Technics SL-BD3 turntable with belt drive in excellent, absolutely well-maintained condition.
• Condition: Technically and visually superb, fully functional.
The full auto works absolutely faultlessly.
• Lid: The acrylic lid is well preserved, nicely clear, minimal hazing visible.
• Chassis: In superb condition, clean and visually in nearly mint condition (Only storage particles visible in high-resolution photos)
• Drive: A new drive belt has been freshly mounted; the old belt was worn due to age, the rubber was sticky.
Platter with a few small corrosion-related spots on the outer area - see pictures
• Stylus / Cartridge: The stylus and cartridge are like-new and ready to play immediately.
A genuine plug & play hi-fi classic from Japan, that immediately delivers great vinyl sound. The T4P system makes operation and maintenance extremely easy.

Technical data & dimensions

General:
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 430 x 100 x 375 mm (fits perfectly in standard hi-fi racks)
• Height with lid open: approx. 370 mm
• Weight: 3.8 kg
• Country of manufacture: Japan
• Color: Technics black / anthracite
Technical details:
• Drive type: belt drive
• Motor: DC brushed motor (FG-Servo controlled)
• Speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 RPM
• Speed control (Pitch control): Yes, continuously adjustable (+/-) with illuminated strobe for control
• Wow and flutter: 0.045% WRMS
• Platter: 312 mm aluminum injection-molded
Tonearm & cartridge:
• Tonearm type: Static balanced, straight tube tonearm
• Connection: T4P plug-in system (weight and anti-skating are perfectly optimized from factory)
• Cartridge: High-quality Moving Magnet (MM) system
Connections:
• Cinch output (RCA) and separate earth (Ground)

The pictures are part of the description.
Shipping is well packed, (platter separately, turntable in a separate carton, this again in bubble wrap inside outer carton) and insured
Pickup preferred.
Shipping due to weight/size only Europe - no shipping to other countries.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Technics
Model
SL-BD3 Fully Automatic Belt-Drive with T4P (P-Mount)
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Excellent
Number of objects
1
Includes
No extra's
Year of manufacturing
1981
Weight
2.8 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Height
100 mm
Width
430 mm
Depth
375 mm
Sold by
GermanyVerified
679
Objects sold
100%
Private

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