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SL-L3

SL-L3

BrandTechnics
FunctionTurntable
Produced1985-1990
CountryJapan
Form FactorTabletop
Signal PathAnalog Hardware
Dimensions43 x 9 x 35 cm (W x H x D) 39 cm Maximum height when dust cover is open
Weight5.2 kg
PowerAC 120 V, 60 Hz
Speed Select33⅓ rpm
Speed Select45 rpm
Drive TypeDirect Drive
MotorBrushless DC
Platter TypeAluminum die-cast
Platter Length30 cm
Wow and Flutter0.012% WRMS (Measured by obtaining the signal from the built-in frequency generator of the motor assembly)
Wow and Flutter0.025% WRMS ((JIS C5521))
Rumble-56 dB ((IEC 98A Unweighted))
Rumble-78 dB ((IEC 98A Weighted))
Tonearm TypeLinear Tracking (4-pivot gimbal suspension)
Tonearm Effective Mass9 g (Including cartridge)
Tonearm Effective Length10.5 cm
Tracking Error Angle+/- 0.1°
Stylus Pressure1.25 g
Power Consumption16 W
Automatic Play FeaturesAuto start / Auto lead-in, Auto return / Auto stop, Repeat play, Program play, Direct music select play, Forward and backward skip play, Forward and backward search play, Auto size select, Record presence detection
Connections
  • RCA (Phono, Cinch)
Controls
  • Size Select · Slide Switch · Auto to Manual
  • Sensitivity · Slide Switch · Low to Medium to High
  • Speed Select · Slide Switch · 33⅓ rpm to Auto to 45 rpm
  • Stylus Set-Down Adjustment Knob · Slide Switch · In to Out
  • Power · Momentary Push Switch
  • Start · Momentary Push Switch
  • Stop / Clear · Momentary Push Switch
  • Skip In · Momentary Push Switch
  • Skip Out · Momentary Push Switch
  • Cueing · Momentary Push Switch
  • Repeat · Momentary Push Switch
  • Track Selection · Momentary Push Switch · 1 through 8 individual switches
Displays
  • Light · Tonearm Position · cm
  • Light · Power
  • Light · Cueing on
  • Light · Cueing off
  • Light · Repeat
  • Light · Program
  • Light · Skip
  • Light · Track Indicators (1 through 8)
NotesTechnics Direct Drive Automatic Turntable System SL-L3