SL-1300G vs SL-1210GME
The SL-1210GME matches the SL-1300G on wow & flutter (0.025%), effective mass (7.6 g), platter weight (3.6 kg (8 lbs)), and effective length (230 mm).
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The Technics SL-1300G is a high-end direct-drive turntable positioned between the SL-1200GR2 and SL-1200G models, incorporating advanced ΔΣ-Drive motor control with a coreless double rotor brushless DC motor for superior torque, stability, and minimal cogging. It features a three-layer platter (brass top, aluminum die-cast, rubber damping) with 332mm diameter and 3.6kg weight for excellent rotational inertia surpassing the SP-10MK2. The static-balance S-shaped aluminum tonearm offers high initial-motion sensitivity, while the two-layer chassis with BMC and die-cast aluminum provides vibration resistance. Additional features include electronic speed control for 33-1/3, 45, and 78 rpm (78.26 rpm actual), stylus target light, adjustable damping feet, and factory-balanced assembly. Designed for audiophile vinyl playback with low wow & flutter and high rigidity.
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The SL-1210GME matches the SL-1300G on wow & flutter (0.025%), effective mass (7.6 g), platter weight (3.6 kg (8 lbs)), and effective length (230 mm).
The SL-1210G-K's platter weight is 18 kg (40 lbs) against the SL-1300G's 3.6 kg (8 lbs). Both share effective length (230 mm), drive type (Direct), and platter material (Aluminum).
The TD 1600's wow & flutter is 0.050% against the SL-1300G's 0.025%, its effective mass 11 g against 7.6 g, its platter weight 4.2 kg (9 lbs) against 3.6 kg (8 lbs), and its effective length 232.8 mm against 230 mm.
The TD 1601 TP 160's wow & flutter is 0.050% against the SL-1300G's 0.025%, its effective mass 15 g against 7.6 g, its platter weight 4.2 kg (9 lbs) against 3.6 kg (8 lbs), and its effective length 232.8 mm against 230 mm.
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