Technics SL-7

By combining Technics' signature direct drive topology with dynamically balanced linear tracking and superb acoustic chassis insulation, the smallish-looking SL-7 is an exceptional performer in terms of audiophile listening pleasures and, as such, was not situated far beneath Technics' flagship model SL10 at the time. Both the SL-7 and the SL-10 rank among the most accurate serial production turntables ever made.

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Specifications

• Type:  Fully automatic quartz-controlled direct-drive turntable
• Platter:  300 mm aluminium die-cast
• Speeds:  33 and 45 rpm (automatic speed detection possible)
• Motor:  Ultra-low speed, brushless DC
• Speed deviation:  ±0.002 %
• Wow and flutter:  < 0.025% WRMS
• Rumble / Signal-to-noise:  >78 dB (IEC weighted)
• Tonearm:  Linear tracking, dynamically balanced, gimbal suspension
• Tonearm resonance frequency: Approx. 12 Hz
• Electronic arm drive: Coreless DC motor
• Tracking error angle: ±0.1° max
• Effective mass: Approx. 9 g (including cartridge)
• Tracking force: Fixed (1.25–1.5 g depending on cartridge)
• Cartridge type: MM, plug-in (T4P / P-mount)
• Original cartridge: EPC-P202C, EPC-P24, EPC-25
• Stylus: 0.3 × 0.7 mm, elliptical diamond
• Frequency range (±3 dB): 10 Hz – 30.000 Hz
• Frequency range (±1 dB): 10 Hz – 10.000 Hz
• Phono output: Fixed line/RCA cable
• Dimensions: (W) 315 x (H) 88 x (D) 315 mm
• Power consumption: 16-20 Watts
• Power Supply: AC 110 - 240V, 50/60 Hz
• Weight: 6.6 – 7 kg
• Country of manufacture: Japan
• Year(s): 1980–1983

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