Audio Database

SL-1000
Commentary

A direct drive player system that uses SP-10 and tone arm EPA-99.

The SP-10 used in the turntable section is a direct-drive type turntable developed by Technics for the first time in the world.
In the direct drive system, since the motor itself rotates at the same speed as the record, there is no reduction mechanism such as belt or idler at all, thereby eliminating mechanical vibration caused by the reduction mechanism.

Turntable has weight of 2.8 kg and inertial mass of 330 kg ・ cm2Each item is strictly adjusted for dynamic balance.

Electronic switching of rotational speed by knob operation is adopted, and there is no rotational unevenness caused by switching mechanism.
In addition, the rotational speed can be finely adjusted by each of 33 1/3 and 45 revolutions.

EPA-99 is used for the tone arm part.
The EPA-99 is equipped with a newly developed Perfect Inside Force Canceler, which uses a special structure combining two cams to cancel out harmful inside forces.

Equipped with a balance weight of needle pressure direct reading type.

It uses a floating system wood base combining viscoelastic material and spring to prevent acoustic feedback and cut vibration across the range of audibility area. It also prevents howling due to external vibration and realizes more faithful sound.

Equipped with an oil dump type arm elevation mechanism.
2 head shells and dust cover are included.

Model Rating
Type Direct drive player system
<Turntable portion>
Model number SP-10
Turntable 30 cm Aluminum Alloy Die-cast, 2.8 kg
Inertial mass 330 kg / cm2
Motor 20-pole 60-slot ultra-low speed electronic commutator motor
Drive system Direct drive
Number of revolutions 33 1/3, 45 rpm
Rotational frequency switching system Electronic switching system
Fine adjustment of rotational speed Independent adjustment of rotational speed by variable resistor
Rotational speed adjustment range + / - 2%
Wow flutter 0.03% or less (W. R. M.S.)
Signal-to-noise ratio 60 dB or more
Bootup Normal operation at 1/2 rotation (33 1/3rpm)
Tone Arm Section
Model number EPA-99
Tone arm Needle Pressure Direct Reading Type Static Balance Type With Inside Force Canceller
Effective length 235mm
Overhang 14mm
Offset Angle 21 ゜
Tracking error ± 1.75 °
Needle pressure adjustment range 0 ~ 3g
Applicable Cartridge Weight 4g ~ 35g
<General>
Pwer 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz
Power consumption 5.0W
External dimensions Width 540x Height 170x Depth 405 mm
Weight 14.5kg
Attachment Head Shell x 2
Acrylic dust cover