Technics SL-1025

Technics SL-1025 Quartz Synthesizer Direct Drive High-End Professional Turntable. Quartz synthesizer direct-drive turntable system with a universal-type tonearm. The universal-type EPA-250 tonearm is used for the pickup. It features a dynamic damping system, gimbal suspension support structure, and a precision helicoid tonearm height adjustment mechanism. The SP-25 is used for the turntable. Continuous pitch control is possible within ±6% of the rated speed with quartz locking on. The motor is equipped with a high-torque integrated D.C. motor. The SH-15B2 is used for the turntable base. In addition to the use of an integrally molded cabinet made of special viscoelastic rubber, the turntable also features a three-layer deadened structure made of special rubber.

Type Direct-drive player system Drive system Direct drive Drive motor Brushless D.C. motor Control system Quartz phase-locked control Turntable (Including rubber mat) 33.9 cm Aluminum die-cast, 1.85 kg (Including rubber mat) Number of revolutions 33 1/3, 45 rpm Fine adjustment of rotational speed ±6% Rotational speed deviation Within ±/0.002% Wow and flutter 0.025% W.R.M.S. (JIS C5521) Signal-to-noise ratio 78 dB (IEC 98A weighted) Tonearm section Format Dynamic damping system tonearm Gimbal suspension system Applicable cartridge weight 6 g–8 g 10.5 g–12.5 g (When using auxiliary weight) Applicable cartridge compliance (dynamic, 100 Hz) 8–14 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne 6–12 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (with auxiliary weights) External dimensions Width 526 × Height 172 × Depth 420 mm Weight 16.1 kg