SL-100C vs SL-50C
The SL-50C's output is 5.5 mV against the SL-100C's 4.0 mV, its platter weight 1.26 kg (3 lbs) against 2 kg (4 lbs), and its tracking force 1.8 g against 2.0 g. Both share wow & flutter (0.025%).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,125 - $1,400
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the SL-100C
The Technics SL-100C is an entry-level premium direct drive turntable designed for home listening, inheriting key technologies from higher models like the SL-1200 series and SL-1000R. It employs a coreless direct drive brushless DC motor for stable rotation without cogging, a high-precision S-shaped aluminum tonearm, and a two-layer chassis for vibration isolation. It includes an auto-lifter function, supports 33-1/3, 45, and 78 rpm speeds, and comes pre-installed with an Audio-Technica AT-VM95C MM cartridge. Unlike the SL-1500C, it lacks a built-in phono preamp, making it more affordable while maintaining high performance. Launched in 2021-2022, it remains in production and available through Technics and retailers like Amazon.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45, 78 RPM
- Drive Type
- direct
- Platter Material
- aluminum
- Platter Weight
- 2 kg
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.025%
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MM
- Output Voltage
- 4.0 mV
- Tracking Force
- 2.0 g
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 230 mm
- Effective Mass
- 12 g
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 453 × 169 × 372 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 9.9 kg (22 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions