Technics SL-1200MK5

Commentary

1200 series analog player.

DD (direct drive) system of unique structure is adopted for the drive part. The rotating part of the motor is integrated with the turntable and the fixed part is integrated with the cabinet. The rotational speed is detected by the all-round integration type FG, and high rotational accuracy is obtained by detecting the accurate rotational speed all around. In addition, high starting torque has been achieved, and the turntable reaches constant speed rotation in 0.7 seconds.
In addition, a purely electronic brake is used for the stop mechanism, and the brake is applied quickly and released as soon as the car stops.

The number of rotations is controlled by a quartz synthesizer method, which is combined with a DD motor and an all-around detection FG to achieve accurate rotation. In addition, the pitch can be adjusted continuously with accurate rotation accuracy by using a quartz lock for fine adjustment of pitch.
In addition, by eliminating the center click of the slider of the pitch control, smooth operation is possible.

The tone arm mount part is made of precision aluminum die-cast to reduce the influence of external vibration, etc. The bearing structure adopts a gimbal suspension system combining a high-precision pivot and four bearings. The center of rotation is clarified at one point where the vertical rotation axis and the horizontal rotation axis intersect, and the initial motion sensitivity of 7 mg is achieved both horizontally and vertically.
In addition, it is equipped with a locking arm height adjustment mechanism to minimize vertical tracking error.

A 3-layer structure cabinet is adopted for the cabinet, high rigidity aluminum die-cast for the upper part of the cabinet the cabinet, and integrated TNRC (Technics Non Resonance Compound) and special heavyweight rubber are used for the bottom part to realize high durability and vibration damping.
A Deadening Rubber is also attached to the back of the turntable to improve vibration resistance, and a large insulator is used to prevent adverse effects from the outside.

You can adjust the speed of the stop brake immediately from the hole of the turntable.

Familiar needle pressure can be easily reproduced with the scale of arm weight mounting part.

Equipped with a spare shell stand.

Equipped with a reset switch that can release the pitch control with one touch.

Equipped with a pop-up type stylus illumination that can illuminate the needle tip even in a dark space.
SL-1200MK5 uses high brightness white LED.

In order to enhance the operability of DJ, there is no dust cover hinge.

There are 2 color variations of silver and black.

Model Rating

Type	Record player
Drive system	Direct drive
Control system	Quartz control
Number of revolutions	33 1/3, 45 rpm
Rotational speed fine adjustment range	+ / - 8%
Starting torque	1.5 kg / cm
Wow flutter	0.01% (read directly by W. R. M.S. FG) 0.025%(W.R.M.S.JISC5521)
Signal-to-noise ratio	78dB DIN-B(IEC98A weighted)
Tone arm	Universal S-shaped static balance gimbal suspension system
Rotational axis sensitivity	7 mg or less (horizontal and vertical initial motion sensitivity)
Arm Height Adjustment Range	6mm
Needle pressure adjustment range	0g ~ 4.0g
Shell mass	7.5g
Applicable Cartridge Mass	3.5g ~ 13g 9.5g ~ 13g (When Using Auxiliary Weight) 3.5g ~ 6.5g (When Using Shell Weight)
Pwer	100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz
Power consumption	11.0W
External dimensions	Width 453x Height 162x Depth 353 mm
Weight	11.7kg
Attachment	Dust cover Head shell EP Adapter Polysheet Disk slip sheet