Technics SL-5100 Turntable - Record Player 1970's **Message for Shipping**

Technics SL-5100 Turntable - Record Player 1970's **Message for Shipping**
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USED

Tested & working. In good shape overall. The dust cover has a bit of damage on one of the hinge inserts (see photos). It will require a minor repair for the cover to open & close properly with the backside hinges. But for now, it can always just rest on top.

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DESCRIPTION
The Technics SL-5100 is a vintage Japanese direct-drive turntable from the late 1970s, built around a servo-controlled brushless DC motor and a solid aluminum platter. It offers 33 1/3 and 45 RPM operation, adjustable pitch, and a statically balanced S-shaped universal tonearm.

The SL-5100 is a fully manual turntable, making it a great choice for vinyl enthusiasts who prefer a traditional hands-on setup. The tonearm features adjustable tracking force, anti-skating, and a damped cueing mechanism.

Technics designed the SL-5100 as part of its 5000-series lineup, with an emphasis on stable speed and low mechanical noise. The published wow-and-flutter specification is 0.025% WRMS, while the weighted rumble specification is -78 dB. HHiFi Wiki+1

The original equipment cartridge was a Technics EPC-206C moving-magnet cartridge, although cartridge and stylus configurations can vary on vintage examples. HHiFi Wiki

This is a great vintage direct-drive deck for a classic hi-fi setup, and its combination of solid construction, adjustable pitch, and straightforward manual operation makes it a particularly appealing piece of late-1970s Technics equipment.

Key Features

• Vintage Technics 5000-series turntable
• Direct-drive system
• Servo-controlled brushless DC motor
• 33 1/3 and 45 RPM speeds
• ±6% pitch adjustment
• Manual operation
• 304 mm aluminum die-cast platter
• S-shaped universal tonearm
• Static-balanced tonearm
• Adjustable tracking force
• Adjustable anti-skating
• Damped cueing mechanism
• Detachable headshell
• RCA stereo outputs with ground connection
• Originally supplied with Technics EPC-206C MM cartridge
• Made in Japan
• Manufactured approximately 1978–1979 HHiFi Wiki+1

Specifications

Brand: Technics
Model: SL-5100
Type: Manual Direct-Drive Turntable
Year: 1978–1979
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Drive System: Servo-controlled direct drive
Motor: Brushless DC
Speeds: 33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
Pitch Control: ±6%
Wow & Flutter: 0.025% WRMS
Rumble: -78 dB, weighted
Platter: Aluminum die-cast
Platter Diameter: 304 mm
Tonearm: S-shaped, static-balanced universal tonearm
Effective Tonearm Length: 230 mm
Overhang: 15 mm
Tracking Force Range: 0–2.5 g
Cartridge Weight Range: 6–9.5 g
Anti-Skating: Adjustable
Cueing: Viscosity-damped
Cartridge: Technics EPC-206C originally supplied
Cartridge Type: Moving Magnet
Output: Stereo RCA
Ground: Separate ground connection
Dimensions: 430 × 130 × 376 mm
Weight: 7.1 kg / approximately 15.7 lbs

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