This rare ‘matte black’ Technics SL-5 Direct Drive Automatic Turntable System is fully functional and in excellent shape. The SL-5 is a full automatic direct-drive turntable and is operated by using the buttons on the front. There is also a cueing functionality, and a repeat functionality which when activated will automatically play the record again after ending. The tone-arm mechanism runs on a belt, which is brand new. The needle is in very good condition and sounds great. The turntable automatically recognizes a 12” or 7” record and moves and lowers the tonearm accordingly. 7” records are automatically played at 45rpm, while 12” records are automatically played at 33rpm. Speed (rpm) selection (33/45) can also be done manually by using the switch right above the start and stop buttons. Track selection is done by moving the tone-arm through holding and releasing the start button. The casing is in overall nice condition. It shows some signs of handling, most notably on top near the back of the unit as can be seen on photo 3, and on the lid as seen on photo 7. The turntable comes with the original power cable, the original plug-in ground cable, audio cable, the original anti-static matt and rotatable 7” adapter. The dustcover is in smooth, clear shape with only light signs of usage. Included is also a printed photocopy of the user-manual. The turntable will be very carefully packaged in a strong box, multiple layers of bubble foam, airbags and other protective materials and with all loose parts secured. SPECS: Type: Fully automatic Drive system: Direct drive Motor: ultra low speed brushless DC motor. Platter: 300 mm aluminium die-cast Speeds: 33.33 and 45rpm Wow and flutter: 0.025% WRMS Rumble: -78dB Tonearm: Low mass linear tracking with gimbal suspension Cartridge: plug-in connector, moving magnet stereo Frequency response: 20 to 10,000Hz +-1dB Dimensions: 315 x 88 x 315 mm Weight: 4.4 kg