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SL-15O1QuartzPhaselocked controt Direct Drive rurntabteQuartz- Locked Accuracyin the Technics TraditionEnter the satisfying world of precision:precision drive, precision suspension, anda orecision tonearm. And discover thatstriking quality -call it high fidelitythatmakes your records sound theirbest. Because now quartz-phas+lockedaccuracy can be yours at a moreaccessible price than ever, and withoutcutting any corners.The SL-1501 is our latest direct driveturntable with all the remarkablefeatures you've come to expect fromTechnics. And they add up tosoecifications we like to boast about -speed drift -+0.@2"/", wow and flutter0.025"/" WRMS, rumble -73d8 (DlN B).How do we do it?By choosing only the best componentsand by developing what othermanufacturers can only dream about.Starting with our unbeatable Heteropoledirect drive motor, we add Quartz-Phas+Locked servo control with anextra-heavy precision machined plattermounted in a diecast base with ourdouble isolated supension system. Thenwe top it all off with a super-sensitivegimbal suspension high compliancetonearm.Compare this system with that of anyother manufacturer at any price. Wethink you'll agree that there's nocomoarison.Speed drittQuartz-Phase-Locked Direct DriveYou know that ouartz-locked direct driveis the best turntable drive systemavailable today. Because we developedthe world's first direct drive turntable,the original SP-10. And added theelaborate quartz-phas+locked controlcircuitry completing the epoch-makingprofessional turntable, SP-10MKII. Theresult is incredible rotational precision.And this tim+keeping accuracy can beverified in the specifications of othermanufactu rer's q uartz-locked tu rntables-not just ours. But what you' ll alsodiscover in the SL-1501 if you comparespecs, is that only Technics canguarantee 1.0kg.cm of torque'..withouttorque ripple. This remarkable torquegives Technics alone a build-up time of1.3 seconds. lt also means no speedvariation with up to 1809 (90 tonearmsat 29 each) tracking force. What's more,to bring this rotating wonder to asmooth quick stop, we've built in anelectric braking system.Perhaps we're overdoing it. But in thelong run it adds up to greater reliabilityand satisfaction. And that's a Technicstradition you can depend on.DN 860 (380 elements)l' L. ECL equipped frequencydividerAN 660 (427 elements)Phase and speed control viaSamole hold circuitsComplete Servo Control in Three lC'sTechnics' Hetero-pole direct drive motoris governed by a full cycle integrationtype push-pull 91 gear FG servo systemwith the threephase full-wave bidirectionalDC drive. The referencefrequency is provided by a quartzoscillator, the most reliable deviceoossible.All the servo circuitry is packed intothree lC's with a combined complexityequal to over 1100 ordinary circuitcomponents. In fact, these integratedcircuits are the same ones used in ourtopof-theline SL-'l300MK2 with theexception of its special synthesizerbased digital pitch control lC.tEBuild-up and braking timesAN 640 (340 elements)Three-phase full-wavebi-directional drive

Precision Crafted Highly SensitiveGimbal Suspension TonearmAfter coming up with such ana tolerance of -+0.5rr, the tonearm willoutstanding turntable we had to build a respond to as little as 7mg of force intonearm to match. Technics designed both vertical and lateral directions.this gimbal suspension tonearm with We've even covered details like thetotal performance in mind. That is, no headshell terminals-gold plated forone feature-such as rigidity-is optimum contact. And the baseprecisionzinc diecast to protect againstsacrificed for another-such aseffective mass. The effective mass is vibrations.neither too high nor too low. So you Furthermore. our $shaoed tonearmcan use a wide variety of highfeature sup'erb lateral balance,compliance cartridges without worrying universal headshell and cartridgeabout tonearm resonances.interchangeability. The S-shaped armThe suspension system is amay cost a bit more, and is a bit moremasterpiece of engineering. With a difficulto produce. But you'll discovergimbal conf iguration employing it's well worth the difference.Technics-built ball bearings finished toVibration analysis ol floating systemvs. non floating syslemCross section of SL-1501ru5m2nd. lsolator1st. lsolatorDouble lsolated Suspension System forLess Acoustic FeedbackAcoustic feedback, keeps its distancefrom the SL-1501 thanks to Technics'double isolated suspension system.It's different from ordinary systemsbecause we use fwo separate isolationstages. The first stage effectivelydamps harmful external vibrationswhich may reach the unit through thesurface upon which it rests. Then asecond stage supports and protects theall-important turntable, motor, andtonearm assembly. These isolators arecarefully designed with anti-resonantmaterials and springs of tuned elasticityto absorb external vibrations travelingboth through the air and through solidmaterials. Your ears, and yourcomponent system are spared theruinous effects of acoustic feedbackeven at high volume levels.Diecast Turntable BaseMaybe we could get away with using acheap, jerry-built turntable base. Butthen we wouldn't be Technics. Insteadwe chose quality.You'll appreciate the difference inappearance, improved resonancecharacteristics and of course durability.

f"-._*_---,".*._...m,-TechnicalSpecif icationsTypeFrequencyresponseOutput voltageChannelseparationMoving magnet stereocartridge20 to 25,000 Hz3.2mV at 1kHz, Scrn/sec,zero to peak lateralvelocity25dB at lkHznNew Type MM CartridgeThe EPC-270C-II moving magnetcartridge employed in the SL-1501features the new CKS magneticmaterial, a low effective mass, ellipticaldiamond stylus tip and high compliancematched with good stability andlinearity, assuring accurate tracing.While this high performance movingmagnet stereo cartridge is supplied withyour turntable in some countries, theunit comes without any cartridge inother countries. Check with yourTechnics dealer.Channel balanceRecommendedtracking forceLoad impedanceStylus tipCartridge weightReplacementstylusWithin 2dB at lkHz1.75 + 0.25947ka to 100k4Elliptical diamond6.ogEPS-27OEDTURNTABLE SECTIONTypeQuartz-phaselockedcontrol direct driveMotorTurntable platterTurntable speedsStarting torqueBuildup iimeSpeed fluctuationdue toload torqueSpeed driftWow and flutterRumbleTONEARM SECTIONTypeGimbal suspensionuniversal S-shapedtubular arm,static-balanced type,with anti-skating forcecontrol device,oil-damped cueing devicein both directionsEffective length 230mm (91/16')Overhang 1Smm (19/32")Tracking errorangre+ 1o at the inner grooveof record+30 at the outer grooveFrictionEffective massOffset angleAdjustabletracking forceHeadshell weightCartridge weightrangeGENERALPowerconsumptionPower supplyDimensions(WxHxD)Weightmanual turntableUltra-low-speedbrushless DC motorAluminum diecast,diameter 33cm (13"),weight 2.2k9 (4.86 lb.),moment of inertia310kg.cm'(106 lb.in')331/3 and 45 rpm1kg.cm (0.87 lb.in)Within 1.3 sec.0% within 0.9kg.cm(0.78 lb.in)Within +0.002%0.o25"a WRMS (JlS C5521)+0.035% weighted zeroto peak (DlN 45504-50dB (DrN 455394)-73dB (DrN 455398)of record7mg (lateral, vertical)229 (with a cartridgeweighing 6.09 at 1.759tracking force)21.500-399.595ru1199.5WAC 110-120/ 220-240V,50/60H245.3x 12.5 x 36.9cm(17-451U" x 4-591U"x 1*71M")9.2k9 (20.3 lb.)S D8 FO2O L@TechnicsMatsushita ElectricSpecitications subject to change without notice. Printed in Japan