Technics SL-D5
¥ 49,800 (around 1981)
Commentary
A D. D. auto-changer that allows you to enjoy the continuous performance of up to records.
The B. FG method is adopted for motor speed detection, and excellent load-speed fluctuation characteristics are obtained.
The motor is an integrated D. D. motor.
The cabinet and base have a double vibration isolation structure using TNRC, an acoustic material unique to Technics.
The tone arm uses a gimbal suspension system to achieve a high initial motion sensitivity of 7 mg.
All front operation system is adopted.
Model Rating
| Type | Direct drive autochanger |
| <Turntable portion> | |
| Drive system | Direct drive |
| Drive motor | Brushless DC motor |
| Control system | B. F. G. Servo |
| Turntable | 31.2 cm Aluminum Die-cast |
| Number of revolutions | 33 1/3, 45 rpm |
| Fine adjustment of rotational speed | + / - 10 per cent |
| Starting torque | 1.5 kg / cm |
| Wow flutter | 0.03%W.R.M.S(JIS C5521) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 75dB(IEC98A weighted) |
| Tone Arm Section | |
| Format | Universal S-shaped static balance Gimbal suspension system |
| Needle pressure adjustment range | 0 ~ 2.5g |
| Shell Weight | 7.5g |
| Applicable Cartridge Weight | 6g ~ 9.5g 3g ~ 6.5g (When Using Shell Weight) |
| Cartridge Section | |
| Type | MM Type Cartridge |
| Dead weight | 6.0g |
| Exchange needle | EPS-270SD (round needle, ¥ 2,800) EPS-270ED (Elliptical Needle, ¥ 5,500) |
| <General> | |
| Pwer | 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz |
| Power consumption | 4W |
| External dimensions | Width 430x Height 184x Depth 375 mm |
| Weight | 7.5kg |