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SL-15
Commentary

A full-auto player with a compact body of 31.5 cm in width and depth, equipped with a program function of 10 songs.

The upper cabinet is equipped with a linear tracking arm, and the needle tip moves linearly on the record board, so tracking error and inside force, which cause distortion, are kept to a low value.

The linear tracking arm uses a unique dynamic balance system, and the center of gravity is aligned with the center of rotation axis, eliminating the need for precise horizontal adjustment.

The arm bearing structure adopts a 4-point support gimbal suspension with a pivot and ball bearing to obtain high initial motion sensitivity.

The cartridge uses P205Cmk3 with a pure boron pipe cantilever. Combined with the unique bridge yoke structure, it realizes an extremely small transducer effective mass of 0.149 mg.
In addition, a precision mirror-polished HPF core is used for the magnetic circuit, enabling wide-band reproduction by improving the performance of the vibration system and power generation system.

A plug-in connector system is used to connect the cartridge and arm and no lead wire is required. This prevents poor contact between the cartridge terminal and the arm terminal due to lead wire connection, misconnection, and partial resonance at the joint.

Electronic control full auto mechanism allows easy operation with 4 keys after the record is set.

Equipped with program keys from 1 to 10, up to 10 songs can be automatically selected according to the order in which the program keys are set.
The music sequence proceeds in the order in which the program keys are pressed. When programming, the LED next to each key lights up and confirmation is possible.

Separately sold player stand can be used.

Model Rating
Type DD full auto-player system
<Turntable portion>
Drive system Direct drive
Drive motor Brushless DC motor
Control system Quartz phase locked control
Turntable Aluminum die-cast, diameter 30 cm
Number of revolutions 33 1/3, 45 rpm, Auto Select (Manual Allowed)
Rotational speed deviation Within ± 0.002%
Wow and flutter 0.025%WRMS(JIS C5521)
Signal-to-noise ratio 78dB(IEC98A weighted)
Tone Arm Section
Format Dynamic balance type linear tracking arm
Gimbal suspension bearing structure
Tracking error angle Within ± 0.1 °
Arm effective mass 9g (including cartridge)
Arm resonance frequency 12Hz
Arm drive motor DC coreless motor
Cartridge Section
Format Plug In Connector MM Type Stereo Cartridge (EPC-P205Cmk3)
Method Disc-shaped magnet, one point suspension system
Cantilever Pure Boron Pipe Cantilever
Frequency characteristic 5 Hz to 80 kHz
15 Hz to 60 kHz ± 3 dB
20 Hz to 15 kHz ± 0.5 dB
Temperature Characteristics (5 ° C to 35 ° C) ± 0.5 dB (10 kHz), 20 ° C reference
± 2 dB (20 kHz), 20 ° C reference
Compliance 12x10-6cm/dyne(100Hz)
Oscillator effective mass 0.149mg
Needle tip 0. 2x0. 7 mil Oval Diamond Needle
Dead weight 6g
Exchange needle EPS-P205ED3(¥15,000)
<General>
Feature Auto-start arm forward control key
Autostop arm retract control key
Queuing key
Repeat key
Rotational frequency selection (33 1/3, Auto, 45) button
Turntable rotation key
Dial scale for confirming arm travel position
Stylus illuminator
Stabilizer with strobe light
Pwer 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz, 12 VDC
Power consumption 16W
External dimensions Width 315x Height 88x Depth 315 mm
Weight 6.6kg
Sold Separately Player Stand SH-B10 (2-piece set, ¥ 5,000)