Technics SL-Q3

A direct drive fully automatic player with quartz phase-locked control. Equipped with a fully automatic mechanism capable of automatic start, automatic lead-out, and automatic stop. The cabinet is made of precision die-cast aluminum, and the bottom base and upper part of the cabinet feature a two-layer structure made of TNRC, an acoustic material with excellent anti-vibration properties. In addition, a large insulator made of spring and viscoelastic material is directly attached to the cabinet to thoroughly prevent howling. The front-panel controls allow all switches to be operated while the dust cover is closed. Rotational speed deviation of ±0.002% is achieved through phase control based on the oscillation of a high-precision crystal oscillator. In addition, a unique all-around detection F/G system is used to detect rotational speed and obtain a more accurate detection signal. Equipped with a highly sensitive tonearm with a gimbal suspension system that provides 7 mg of initial motion sensitivity for both horizontal and vertical movement. The tonearm is equipped with an anti-skating control function. Equipped with an oil-damped queuing mechanism. Equipped with an LED strobe illuminator synchronized with a crystal oscillator, enabling high-precision speed adjustment. The motor is an integrated D.D. motor unique to Technics.

Type Quartz phase-locked control Direct drive fully automatic player system Drive system Direct drive Drive motor Brushless DC motor Control system Quartz phase-locked control Platter 31.2 cm Aluminum die-cast Number of revolutions 33 1/3, 45 rpm Starting torque 1.0 kg/cm Start-up characteristic Constant speed at 0.9 seconds (33 1/3 rpm) Load variation 0.7 kg/cm or less, 0% Rotational speed deviation Within ±0.002% Wow and flutter 0.025% W.R.M.S. (JIS C5521) 0.012% W.R.M.S. (Rotating part only) Signal-to-noise ratio 78 dB (IEC 98A weighted) Tonearm Section Format Universal S-shaped Static balance Gimbal suspension system Rotational axis sensitivity 7 mg (horizontal and vertical initial motion sensitivity) Tracking force adjustment range 0–2.5 g Headshell weight 7.5 g Compatible cartridge weight 6 g–9.5 g 3 g–6.5 g (when using headshell weight) Cartridge Section Type MM Type Stereo Cartridge Dead weight 5.6 g Interchangeable stylus EPS-207ED (Elliptical stylus, 6,000) Power 100 VAC, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption 6 W External dimensions Width 430 x Height 130 x Depth 375 mm Weight 7.2 kg