HiFi Turntables | Record Players For HiFi

Notes: Analogue HiFi Turntable for Audio Purists

The TURN 2 HiFi turntable is for vinyl purists wanting to immerse themselves in the world of analogue listening pleasure. Vinyl enthusiasts can start using the turntable straight away thanks to the pre-installed, elliptical cartridge from Ortofon.

Smooth belt drive & low-noise DC motor

The precise belt drive on the TURN 2 ensures a consistent platter speed with minimal wow and flutter. The built-in, low-vibration DC motor is extremely quiet meaning the TURN 2 can be ideally set up in listening environments or living rooms. The integrated motor control can be conveniently switched between 33 1/3 and 45 RPM using the speed selector switch, which is located underneath the chassis in keeping with the player's minimal styling.

Static balanced, straight tone arm with optimal tracking performance

The TURN 2 is fitted with a static balanced, straight tone arm, with an angled headshell and Ortofon cartridge that sits perfectly in the groove of the record. The manual tone arm lift allows the needle to be precisely lowered onto the record. The anti-skating mechanism ensures the best possible tracking performance.

Flexible Headshell Connection

The headshell connection makes TURN 3 a really flexible performer. The GM/SME locking mechanism allows for easy switching between pick-up cartridges mounted on different headshells.

Classy, matt slimline housing with high-quality terminal

Alongside the connection for the external DC power supply, the rear of the TURN 2 features two gold-plated, corrosion-resistant RCA connections and a separate earth connection to prevent the possibility of ground loops. All cable connections are removable, allowing for easy replacement or later upgrade. The heavy MDF plinth has an extremely slimline design and is available in a matt black, red or white finish. A high-inertia die cast aluminium platter with chrome edging harmoniously rounds off the elegant design of the TURN 2.

Technical Data

Turntable Section:
Type: Belt-Driven Analogue Turntable System
Drive: Belt drive
Motor: DC Motor
Turntable Speeds: 2 speeds (33 1/3, 45)
Wow and flutter: 0.2% WRMS
S/N Ratio: >65 dB (a-weight)
Record weight: recommended 500g

Turntable Platter:
Material: aluminium die-cast
Diameter: 300 mm
Weight: 550 g

Tonearm Section:
Type: Static Balanced Straight Tonearm
Effective Length: 224 mm
Overhang: 19 mm
Tracking Error Angle: 25-
Tracking Force: 1.5 g
Applicable Cartridge Weight: 4~6 g (incl. headshell 14~16 g)
Anti-Skating Range: 0 - 3 g

Terminals:
1x PHONO Out (gold-plated), 1x GND Earth Terminal

General:
Power supply: DC 12 V, 500 mA
Power Consumption: 6 W
Dimensions: 420 (W) x 340 (D) x 121 (H) mm (incl. Dust cover)
Weight: Approx. 4.6 kg

Notes: New Generation Grand Class Turntable

Turntable with a Hi-Fi design featuring AE-Drive, a new motor drive technology that delivers high rotational accuracy and low vibration. The turntable's new motor, three-layer platter, and high-rigidity chassis ensure even higher sound quality.

Coreless Direct Drive Motor Achieving Stable Rotation

In the SL-1300G, the use of a coreless direct-drive motor with no iron core eliminates uneven rotation of the turntable known as cogging. Also, the twin-rotor construction reduces the bearing load while maintaining high torque, and reduces minute vibrations during rotation. Furthermore, the SL-1300G's motor was redesigned to eliminate subtle vibrations that could affect sound quality. To improve rigidity, the same reinforcement pattern as the Reference Class SL-1000R/SP-10R was used for the coil mounting base.

Motor-Drive System, AE-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive)

Unlock a realm of audio precision with the AE-Drive - a state-of-the-art system harnessing Technics' expertise in PWM signal processing. In addition to reducing harmonics, the drive suppresses vibrations from the motor for smoother, more accurate rotation, ensuring a rich reproduction of the music.

Vibration Resistance Design

Three-layered Turntable Platter

The turntable has a three-layered construction with a rigidly combined brass and aluminium die-cast platter. With a deadening rubber covering its entire rear surface to eliminate unnecessary resonance, thereby achieving high rigidity and vibration damping. This delivers smooth rotational stability and inertial mass surpassing the SP-10MK2, the direct-drive turntable standard used by broadcast stations worldwide, as well as having more than twice the inertial mass of the SL-1200MK5.

Two-layered Cabinet Construction

The SL-1300G ensures high rigidity by using a body with a two-layered construction that solidly unifies the BMC and the aluminium die-cast chassis. Reinforcing ribs have been added between the motor/tone arm on the top panel. This improves rigidity and vibration damping characteristics.

High-level Balance Adjustment

When the weight distribution of the turntable is uneven, excess vibration or noise occurs during rotation, which causes degradation in sound quality. Therefore, 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 adjustment has been done.

Multi-Stage Silent Power Supply

Low-Noise Switching Circuit

Use of a high-speed switching power supply ensures a stable supply capacity and less ripple and humming. Applying a switching power supply to a turntable eliminates the need for a large transformer and countermeasures for the ensuing mechanical vibrations. A switching frequency of above 100 kHz limits the impact of noise on the music playback bandwidth.

Current Injection Active Noise Cancelling

This technology combines a noise detection device with an error amplifier. It detects residual noise in the power supply and applies an inverse phase current to remove noise components. It removes low frequency noise more effectively than a regulator to ensure a more ideal power supply.

Tonearm Achieving High Initial-Motion Sensitivity

The tonearm, a crucial component for precise reading, tracks the record's rotation. Inherited from Technics, it employs a lightweight, rigid aluminium pipe in the traditional static-balance universal Sshape. Featuring a gimbal suspension and high-precision bearing, it achieves high initial-motion sensitivity through manual assembly by skilled artisans. This meticulous construction ensures accurate tracing of record grooves. Plus, it includes an auxiliary weight, providing flexibility for a variety of pickup cartridges.

Features for Clearer Sound

For the insulators supporting the body, the SL-1300G uses special silicon rubber that ensures high vibration damping characteristics and long-term reliability.

The turntable uses gold-plated phono terminals for detachable cables, while metal shielding construction inside the case reduces the effects of external noise.

Eco-friendly Cushioning/Packaging Materials

The SL-1300G adopts eco-friendly packaging materials to help curtail marine plastics and other environmental problems. The cushioning has been changed from styrene foam to corrugated cardboard, reducing the amount of plastic used by around 70% compared to existing product packaging. Technics have also taken steps to improve convenience by combining accessories into one box while maintaining the strength of the cushioning to protect against the product's heavy weight.

Specs
Coreless direct drive motor achieving stable rotation
Anti-vibration structure with a three-layer platter and a two-layer chassis
Low-noise, low-voltage power circuit and a switching power supply
Tonearm achieving high Initial-motion sensitivity
High-rigidity body and high-damping silicon insulators for smooth sound and isolation from various vibrations

Specs
Coreless direct drive motor achieving stable rotation
Anti-vibration structure with a three-layer platter and a two-layer chassis
Low-noise, low-voltage power circuit and a switching power supply
Tonearm achieving high Initial-motion sensitivity
High-rigidity body and high-damping silicon insulators for smooth sound and isolation from various vibrations

Size and Weight
Height: 173mm
Width: 453mm
Depth: 372mm
Weight: 13.0kg

Turntable Section

Drive Method: Direct Drive
Motor: Brushless DC motor
Turntable Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 and 78* rpm
* The turntable speed will be 78.26 rpm when set to 78 rpm.
Starting Torque: 0.32 N.m (3.3kgf.cm)
Build-up Characteristics: 0.7 s. from standstill to 33- 1/3 rpm
Braking system: Electronic brake
Wow and Flutter: 0.025% W.R.M.S.

Turntable Platter
Brass and aluminium die-cast combined
Diameter:332mm
Weight: Approx. 3.6kg (Including a rubber sheet)

Tonearm Section
Type: Static Balance
Effective Length: 230mm
Overhang: 15mm

Tracking Error Angle:
Within 2- 32' (at the outer groove of 30cm(12") record)
Within 0- 32' (at the inner groove of 30cm(12") record)

Offset Angle: 22-
Arm Height Adjustment Range: 0 - 6mm
Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range: 0 - 4g (Direct Reading)
Headshell weight: Approx. 7.6g

Applicable Cartridge Weight Range (without auxiliary weight):
5.6 - 12.0g
14.3 - 20.7g (including head shell)

(with small auxiliary weight)
10.0 - 16.4g
18.7 - 25.1g (including head shell)

(with big auxiliary weight)
14.3 - 19.8g
23.0 - 28.5g (including head shell)

Cartridge Mounting Dimension: 12.7 mm (1/2") interval
Head Shell Terminal Lug: 1.2mmf 4-pin terminal lug

Terminals

Audio Output: PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1, EARTH TERMINAL x 1

General
Power Supply: AC220-240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption
For UK
10 W (ON)
0.3 W (OFF)

For other countries
10 W (Power ON)
0.3 W (Power OFF)

Dimensions (W x H x D): 453 x 173 x 372 mm
Weight: Approx. 13.0kg
Operating temperature range: 0-C to +40-C
Operating humidity range: 35% to 80% RH (no condensation)

Accessories
Turntable, Turntable sheet, Dust cover,
EP record adaptor, Balance weight,
Auxiliary weight, Head shell, Overhang gauge,
Screw set for cartridge, PHONO cable,
PHONO earth lead, AC mains lead, Screw set for turntable,
Owner's Manual

Notes: New Generation Grand Class Turntable

Turntable with a Hi-Fi design featuring AE-Drive, a new motor drive technology that delivers high rotational accuracy and low vibration. The turntable's new motor, three-layer platter, and high-rigidity chassis ensure even higher sound quality.

Coreless Direct Drive Motor Achieving Stable Rotation

In the SL-1300G, the use of a coreless direct-drive motor with no iron core eliminates uneven rotation of the turntable known as cogging. Also, the twin-rotor construction reduces the bearing load while maintaining high torque, and reduces minute vibrations during rotation. Furthermore, the SL-1300G's motor was redesigned to eliminate subtle vibrations that could affect sound quality. To improve rigidity, the same reinforcement pattern as the Reference Class SL-1000R/SP-10R was used for the coil mounting base.

Motor-Drive System, AE-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive)

Unlock a realm of audio precision with the AE-Drive - a state-of-the-art system harnessing Technics' expertise in PWM signal processing. In addition to reducing harmonics, the drive suppresses vibrations from the motor for smoother, more accurate rotation, ensuring a rich reproduction of the music.

Vibration Resistance Design

Three-layered Turntable Platter

The turntable has a three-layered construction with a rigidly combined brass and aluminium die-cast platter. With a deadening rubber covering its entire rear surface to eliminate unnecessary resonance, thereby achieving high rigidity and vibration damping. This delivers smooth rotational stability and inertial mass surpassing the SP-10MK2, the direct-drive turntable standard used by broadcast stations worldwide, as well as having more than twice the inertial mass of the SL-1200MK5.

Two-layered Cabinet Construction

The SL-1300G ensures high rigidity by using a body with a two-layered construction that solidly unifies the BMC and the aluminium die-cast chassis. Reinforcing ribs have been added between the motor/tone arm on the top panel. This improves rigidity and vibration damping characteristics.

High-level Balance Adjustment

When the weight distribution of the turntable is uneven, excess vibration or noise occurs during rotation, which causes degradation in sound quality. Therefore, 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 adjustment has been done.

Multi-Stage Silent Power Supply

Low-Noise Switching Circuit

Use of a high-speed switching power supply ensures a stable supply capacity and less ripple and humming. Applying a switching power supply to a turntable eliminates the need for a large transformer and countermeasures for the ensuing mechanical vibrations. A switching frequency of above 100 kHz limits the impact of noise on the music playback bandwidth.

Current Injection Active Noise Cancelling

This technology combines a noise detection device with an error amplifier. It detects residual noise in the power supply and applies an inverse phase current to remove noise components. It removes low frequency noise more effectively than a regulator to ensure a more ideal power supply.

Tonearm Achieving High Initial-Motion Sensitivity

The tonearm, a crucial component for precise reading, tracks the record's rotation. Inherited from Technics, it employs a lightweight, rigid aluminium pipe in the traditional static-balance universal Sshape. Featuring a gimbal suspension and high-precision bearing, it achieves high initial-motion sensitivity through manual assembly by skilled artisans. This meticulous construction ensures accurate tracing of record grooves. Plus, it includes an auxiliary weight, providing flexibility for a variety of pickup cartridges.

Features for Clearer Sound

For the insulators supporting the body, the SL-1300G uses special silicon rubber that ensures high vibration damping characteristics and long-term reliability.

The turntable uses gold-plated phono terminals for detachable cables, while metal shielding construction inside the case reduces the effects of external noise.

Eco-friendly Cushioning/Packaging Materials

The SL-1300G adopts eco-friendly packaging materials to help curtail marine plastics and other environmental problems. The cushioning has been changed from styrene foam to corrugated cardboard, reducing the amount of plastic used by around 70% compared to existing product packaging. Technics have also taken steps to improve convenience by combining accessories into one box while maintaining the strength of the cushioning to protect against the product's heavy weight.

Specs
Coreless direct drive motor achieving stable rotation
Anti-vibration structure with a three-layer platter and a two-layer chassis
Low-noise, low-voltage power circuit and a switching power supply
Tonearm achieving high Initial-motion sensitivity
High-rigidity body and high-damping silicon insulators for smooth sound and isolation from various vibrations

Size and Weight
Height: 173mm
Width: 453mm
Depth: 372mm
Weight: 13.0kg

Turntable Section

Drive Method: Direct Drive
Motor: Brushless DC motor
Turntable Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 and 78* rpm
* The turntable speed will be 78.26 rpm when set to 78 rpm.
Starting Torque: 0.32 N.m (3.3kgf.cm)
Build-up Characteristics: 0.7 s. from standstill to 33- 1/3 rpm
Braking system: Electronic brake
Wow and Flutter: 0.025% W.R.M.S.

Turntable Platter
Brass and aluminium die-cast combined
Diameter:332mm
Weight: Approx. 3.6kg (Including a rubber sheet)

Tonearm Section
Type: Static Balance
Effective Length: 230mm
Overhang: 15mm

Tracking Error Angle:
Within 2- 32' (at the outer groove of 30cm(12") record)
Within 0- 32' (at the inner groove of 30cm(12") record)

Offset Angle: 22-
Arm Height Adjustment Range: 0 - 6mm
Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range: 0 - 4g (Direct Reading)
Headshell weight: Approx. 7.6g

Applicable Cartridge Weight Range (without auxiliary weight):
5.6 - 12.0g
14.3 - 20.7g (including head shell)

(with small auxiliary weight)
10.0 - 16.4g
18.7 - 25.1g (including head shell)

(with big auxiliary weight)
14.3 - 19.8g
23.0 - 28.5g (including head shell)

Cartridge Mounting Dimension: 12.7 mm (1/2") interval
Head Shell Terminal Lug: 1.2mmf 4-pin terminal lug

Terminals

Audio Output: PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1, EARTH TERMINAL x 1

General
Power Supply: AC220-240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption
For UK
10 W (ON)
0.3 W (OFF)

For other countries
10 W (Power ON)
0.3 W (Power OFF)

Dimensions (W x H x D): 453 x 173 x 372 mm
Weight: Approx. 13.0kg
Operating temperature range: 0-C to +40-C
Operating humidity range: 35% to 80% RH (no condensation)

Accessories
Turntable, Turntable sheet, Dust cover,
EP record adaptor, Balance weight,
Auxiliary weight, Head shell, Overhang gauge,
Screw set for cartridge, PHONO cable,
PHONO earth lead, AC mains lead, Screw set for turntable,
Owner's Manual

Notes: Gemini has developed the TT-900BB turntable system for all music lovers - a combination of a turntable and sound system offers uncomplicated music enjoyment in your own living room. No matter if you want to listen to your favorite records quickly and easily or if you want to stream your music from your mobile phone or TV directly to the TT-900 via Bluetooth.

The TT-900BB can do both and also cuts a fine figure visually. Everything is included to get started right away. Simply mount the pickup, connect the cables and the device is ready for use. The volume of the system can be adjusted with dedicated volume control. Pitch control can be used to change the playback speed. The RPM can be switched between 33/45 and 78.

Notes: Experience the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern technology with the upgraded Aiwa GBTUR-120BKMKIII All-In-One Stereo Turntable, now featuring Bluetooth 5.4 for faster, more reliable wireless connectivity.

This multi-function turntable offers three speeds (33, 45, and 78 RPM) and a ceramic cartridge with a ruby stylus, ensuring a smooth and high-quality listening experience. The built-in full-range stereo speakers (2x5W RMS) deliver rich, dynamic sound, making it an all-in-one solution for your vinyl records and digital music.

Additional features include USB playback and direct encoding, an FM radio tuner, and auto return functionality for ease of use. Plus, with the RCA output jack, you can easily connect it to external speakers for even bigger sound.

Whether you're spinning classic records or streaming music via Bluetooth 5.4, the GBTUR-120BKMKIII combines retro aesthetics with cutting-edge performance.

Notes: From Audio-Technica's excellent hi-fi turntable range, the LPW40 is a manual, belt-drive model, available here in a stylish walnut finish. Simple design, excellent sound.

Supplier's Notes:

The AT-LPW40WN is a fully manual, belt-drive turntable designed to give you optimal high-fidelity audio reproduction from vinyl. It features an aesthetically pleasing anti-resonance MDF (medium density fiberboard) plinth with simulated walnut wood veneer to limit low-frequency acoustical feedback and a sensor-monitored motor to ensure accurate platter rotation speeds at 33-1/3 and 45 RPM.

The turntable includes a straight carbon-fiber tonearm with adjustable tracking force and an AT-HS4 universal 1/2"-mount headshell with an AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge. Audio-Technica has been a leader in phono cartridge design for more than 50 years, and that expertise shows in the versatile, high-performance AT-VM95E cartridge, which comes with a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus, but is also compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application.

The AT-LPW40WN is equipped with a built-in selectable phono preamp and a detachable dual RCA output cable to enable direct connection to components with or without a dedicated phono input.

Specifications

Turntable

Type: 2-speed, fully manual operation
Motor: DC servo motor w/speed stability control
Drive Method: Belt-drive
Speeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
Wow and Flutter: < 0.15 % WRMS (33 RPM) at 3 kHz