Technics SL-3

Commentary

A linear tracking player with LP jacket size compact body and Technics player technology.

The arm uses a linear tracking arm that linearly moves the record board.
By means of an optical sensor arm deflection angle detection mechanism near the needle tip and microcomputer control, the tracking error angle is within ± 0.1 ° and the inside force is almost 0, achieving excellent running performance.
In addition, the arm bearing structure is a 4-point support gimbal suspension system with a pivot and ball bearing, and a dynamic balance system in which the center of gravity is aligned with the center of the arm rotation axis, realizing stable trace running without precise horizontal adjustment or needle pressure adjustment.

The cartridge uses the plug-in connector type MM cartridge, which is also used for the SL-6. In addition to the ease of installation, the accuracy of installation is improved and performance matching between the cartridge and the arm is achieved.

DC servo belt drive system is adopted for the drive part.

It is an electronically controlled full-auto type with all operations concentrated into 4 buttons. All operations can be performed with the upper cabinet closed. The rotation speed is automatically set according to the record size just by pressing the start button.
In addition, the arm can be controlled to move forward or backward, and it can be played repeatedly with the repeat button.

After the performance, the arm returns automatically.

Model Rating

Type	DC servo full-auto player system
<Turntable portion>
Drive system	DC servo belt drive
Turntable	Aluminum die-cast, diameter 30 cm
Number of revolutions	33 1/3, 45 rpm Auto Select (manual available)
Wow and flutter	0.045%W.R.M.S.(JIS C5521) ± 0.06% Weighted zero to peak (DIN 45507, IEC98A weighted)
Signal-to-noise ratio	70dB DIN-B(IEC98A weighted) 45dB DIN-A(IEC98A unweighted)
Tone Arm Section
Format	Dynamic balance type linear tracking arm Gimbal suspension bearing structure
Effective arm length	105mm
Tracking error angle	Within ± 0.1 °
Arm effective mass	9g (including cartridge)
Arm resonance frequency	12Hz
Arm drive motor	DC Motor
Cartridge Section
Format	Plug-in connector MM type stereo cartridge
Magnetic circuit	All-laminated core
Frequency characteristic	10 Hz to 30 kHz 20 Hz to 10 kHz ± 1 dB
Output voltage	2.5 mv (1 khz, 5cm/sec, zero to peak, horizontal speed) 3.5 mv (1 khz, 5cm/sec, zero to peak, 45 ° speed)
Channel separation	22 dB or More (1 kHz)
Channel balance	Within 2 dB (1 kHz)
Compliance	12x10-6cm/dyne(100Hz)
Recommended load resistance	47k Ω ~ 100k Ω
Needle pressure range	1.25 ± 0.25g
Needle tip	Diamond needle
Dead weight	6g
Exchange needle	EPS-24CS(¥2,800)
<General>
Functions	Auto-start arm forward control button Autostop arm back control button Queuing button Repeat button Rotation Number Switching (33 1/3 / AUTO / 45) Button Dial scale for confirming arm travel position MM Type Cartridge
Pwer	100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz
Power consumption	6W
External dimensions	Width 315x Height 88x Depth 315 mm
Weight	3.2kg
Remarks	Transparent records and non-JIS sized records Records with large sleds cannot be played automatically. It is a manual performance.