The Technics SL-1500C is the kind of turntable that reminds you why direct drive earned its reputation in the first place — not for DJ bravado, but for the quiet authority of a platter that simply locks in and stays there. The coreless motor, inherited from the SL-1200GR lineage, eliminates cogging at its source, so what you hear is the groove, not the mechanism. The bundled Ortofon 2M Red and built-in phono stage mean you're spinning records within minutes of unboxing — no fussing over compatibility. The auto-lifter is a small but genuinely thoughtful touch, lifting the stylus at record's end so your vinyl survives the late-night listening sessions you didn't plan to have. Solid, honest, and built to Technics' exacting tolerances — this one earns its place in a serious system without demanding you sacrifice convenience to get there.
Condition
NEW
Factory Specs
Power Supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption 8 W (Approx. 0.2 W Standby)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 17-27/32 × 6-21/32 × 14-21/32 in (453 × 169 × 372 mm)
Weight Approx. 21.2 lbs (Approx. 9.9 kg)
Accessories Turntable sheet, Dust cover, EP record adaptor, Balance weight, Auxiliary weight, Head shell, Cartridge (Ortofon 2M Red), PHONO cable, PHONO earth lead, AC power supply cord, Owner's Manual
Audio Output PHONO (Pin Jack) × 1, EARTH TERMINAL × 1, LINE (Pin Jack) × 1
Type Universal Static Balance (S-shape)
Effective Length 9-1/16 in (230 mm)
Overhang 19/32 in (15 mm)
Tracking Error Angle Within 2° 32' (outer groove, 12" record); Within 0° 32' (inner groove, 12" record)
Applicable Cartridge Weight Range (without auxiliary weight) 5.6–12.0 g (14.3–20.7 g including head shell)
Applicable Cartridge Weight Range (with auxiliary weight) 10.0–16.4 g (18.7–25.1 g including head shell)
Head Shell Terminal Lug 1.2 mmφ 4-pin terminal lug
Type Direct Drive Manual Turntable
Turntable Speeds 33-1/3, 45, and 78 rpm
Starting Torque 0.18 N·m / 1.8 kg·cm (1.56 lbs-in)
Build-up Characteristics 0.7 s from standstill to 33-1/3 rpm
Wow and Flutter 0.025% W.R.M.S.
Turntable Platter Aluminium diecast; Diameter: 13-5/64 in (332 mm); Weight: Approx. 4.5 lbs (Approx. 2.0 kg including turntable sheet)
Warranty 2-year limited parts and labor; original purchaser only, U.S. purchases
Liner Notes
A complete direct drive turntable system, the SL-1500C inherits Technics' high-end sound quality concept and adds a host of original Technics technologies, such as a coreless direct drive motor and high-sensitivity tonearm. To simplify the playing of analog records, the built-in Phono EQ connects to a wide variety of devices. The SL-1500C also comes equipped with a high-quality Ortofon 2M Red phono cartridge. The SL-1500C is a complete turntable system designed for a wide range of users, even outside of strictly dedicated audio enthusiasts.
The technologies acquired through the development of the SL-1200 Series and the high-end SL-1000R model were lavishly inserted into the motor drive unit. The motor exclusively tunes the single-rotor, coreless direct drive motor adopted by the SL-1200GR in order to read the high rotation accuracy and high-precision signals of the record. Optimal motor control is conducted for the inertial mass of the two-layer structure platter with deadening rubber on the entire back surface to eliminate unwanted resonance in the aluminum die-cast platter. The aluminum die-cast chassis is rigidly integrated with a special material consisting of ABS mixed with glass fiber to achieve a two-layer construction. The insulator is comprised of a spring and rubber to provide optimal vibration-damping characteristics.
When the tonearm reaches the end of the record, the Auto Lifter function automatically raises the cartridge, preventing unnecessary wear on valuable vinyl records and stylus. By embedding the Auto Lifter in the base portion of the tonearm, it eliminates impacts to the tonearm. Due to a simple design that doesn't use motor power, there is no electrical or vibrational impact. The SL-1500C sports a simple design without unnecessary frills, while retaining the superb operating feel that is a Technics tradition.
Stock No.
15504868114653
