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Rare opportunity for collectors. New in box Technics SL-1210 GAE special edition (55th anniversary). Shipping within USA only, insured UPS ground.DESCRIPTIONCreated by Technics in pursuit of true analog record sound, rather than nostalgia, the SL-1210GAE 55th Anniversary Limited Edition direct drive turntable includes the latest technologies to solve issues involved with direct-drive systems, such as cogging. The SL-1210GAE includes a newly developed coreless direct-drive motor with greatly increased precision by incorporating Blu-ray Disc technology for rotation control. This cutting-edge direct-drive system will surpass previous direct-drive systems. It is not a reproduction but innovation. Specially numbered, limited edition model with only 1210 units sold worldwideNewly developed coreless direct-drive motor with no iron core eliminates coggingAdvanced motor control technology for high starting torque and high-speed stability.Three-layer turntable platter construction with deadening rubber to eliminate unnecessary resonanceThe balance of the turntable is adjusted at the factory using specialized high-precision equipmentHigh-sensitivity tonearm with lightweight magnesium for a high damping effectDirect Drive Turntable SystemAll-Black Color Scheme. The SL-1210 GAE’s 10-mm-thick aluminum top panel sports a meticulously anodized black brushed hairline finish. In addition, the operation buttons and tonearm also empty a high quality black finish that results in a uniform, premium appearance.DescriptionSpecial badge inscribed with a serial number.The SL-1210GAE is wholly made in Japan by skilled artisans’ hands, with a significant level of hand-made processes to ensure the highest quality possible. The top panel features a special badge, inscribed with the unique serial number to signify that it is a 55th anniversary model.Strobe light can be turned offTurning off the strobe light allows the listener to concentrate more effectively on the music, especially in dimmed environments.Coreless Direct Drive MotorConventional analogue turntables have problems with degradation in sound quality caused by factors such a s minute speed vibration during rotation and rotation irregularity called “cogging”. In the SL-1210GAE, the use of a cordless direct-drive motor (with no iron core) eliminates cogging. Also, the twin-rotor construction reduces the bearing load whilst maintaining high torque, and also reduces minute vibration during rotation. These factors enable reproduction of the warm, high-level detailed sound available from analogue vinyl records.High Precision Motor Control TechnologyThe application of motor control technology developed for Blu-ray devices, and switching the drive mode depending on the operational status of the motor achieves a high starting torque and high speed stability for optimum playback. THREE-LAYERED TURNTABLE PLATTERThe turntable features a three-layered construction with a rigidly combined brass top-plate, an aluminum die cast core platter and a solid rubber coating covering its entire rear surface to eliminate unwanted resonance, thereby achieving overall superior rigidity and vibration damping. This delivers smooth rotational stability and high inertial mass surpassing the SP-10MK2 (the direct-drive turntable standard used by broadcast stations worlwide(, as well as having more than twice the inertial mass of the SL-1200MK5.High-Level Balance adjustmentWhen the weight distribution of the turntable is uneven, excess vibration or noise occurs during rotation, which causes degradation in sound quality. To counteract this, the balance of the turntable is adjusted at the factory by using specialized high-precision balance adjustment equipment for each and every item after the turntable is assembled. Turntables that have undergone adjustment are labelled with a sticker reading “BALANCED” to indicate that individual adjustment has been done.HIGH-SENSITIVITY TONEARMThe tonearm employs lightweight magnesium which has a high damping effect, with cold drawing improving the characteristics of the material and achieving the high-precision required. In addition, high initial-motion sensitivity is attained by employing the traditional Technics gimbal suspension construction with the horizontal rotation axis and the vertical rotation axis intersecting at a single central point, as well as high-precision bearings using a cut-processed housing.HIGH-QUALITY TERMINALS.The use of brass-milled and gold-plated phono terminals and ground terminals prevents degradation in sound quality while enabling the easy attaching and detaching of cables. Also the use of metal shielding construction inside the case reduces the effects of external noise.FOUR-LAYERED CABINET CONSTRUCTIONS.A hairline-processed, 10 mm-thick black top panel of immaculate aluminum is added to a three-layered construction of aluminum die-cast, BMC (Bulk Moulding Compound), and heavyweight-class rubber. This four-layered construction combines high rigidity necessary for superb vibration damping with a superior solid build and a luxurious finish and feel.INSULATORThe specially developed zinc insulator features aGel, a soft gel-like material with excellent shock absorbing properties which is also used on the highly acclaimed flagship SL-1000R reference turntable. The high-density zinc die-cast housing offers superb vibration damping characteristics and excellent long-term reliability. The new insulator effectively isolates the turntable from eternal vibrations, ensuring completely undisturbed music reproduction whilst preserving every fine nuance and detail within the musical signal.SPECIFICATIONAll new design for redefining the direct drive turntableTwin-Rotor surface-facing direct drive motorDirect drive motor controllerHigh Sensitivity tonearmBrass-top turntable platterInsulatorTechnics Definitive designInherited SL-1200 SeriesHeavy Aluminum black top plateTurntable speeds: 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpmVariable range pitch +- 8% +-16%Dimensions and weight:W: 17 27/32 ” , H 6 1/16?, D: 14 21/32?, approx. 39.7 lbs (height includes dust cover)Terminal: Phono Output x1 / signal gnd X1
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