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About the SL-1610
The Technics SL-1610 is a full-auto direct-drive turntable designed for ease of use and high-quality audio playback. It features a DC motor, with the first model (mk1) using servo control and the second model (mk2) utilizing a quartz synthesizer for speed control. The turntable supports speeds of 33 and 45 rpm, with a pitch control range of 10% for the mk1 and 12% for the mk2. The platter is made of aluminum alloy, measuring 330 mm for the mk1 and 332 mm for the mk2. The tonearm is a universal static balance type with an effective length of 230 mm and an overhang of 15 mm. The effective mass of the tonearm is 12 g for the mk2. The SL-1610 is known for its low wow and flutter of 0.025% WRMS and a rumble noise ratio of -73 dB for the mk1 and -78 dB for the mk2. It was manufactured in Japan from 1976 to 1979.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- direct
- Platter Material
- aluminum
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.025%
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 230 mm
- Effective Mass
- 12 g
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 453 × 125 × 369 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 8.5 kg (19 lbs)
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