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SL-1200MK5G
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A high-performance analog player with added functions to SL-1200MK5.

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 SL the conventional ± 8%, the SL-1200MK5G is capable of continuously variable pitch adjustment of ± 16%.

The tone arm part of SL-1200MK5G has been improved in sound quality by reviewing the core material.
The tone arm mount part is made of precision aluminum die-cast to reduce the influence of external vibration, etc. In addition, the SL-1200MK5G is equipped with a horizontal weight adjustment mechanism. By adding an adjustment mechanism to the mount part of the S-shaped tone arm, needle skipping is reduced.

The bearing structure employs a gimbal suspension system that combines a high-precision pivot and four bearings. By clarifying the center of rotation at one point where the vertical rotation axis and the horizontal rotation axis intersect, the initial motion sensitivity of 7 mg for both horizontal and vertical rotation is achieved. 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.
The SL-1200MK5G uses high brightness blue LED.

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

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%, ± 16%
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
(with horizontal weight adjustment mechanism)
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