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”Technics beautifully made, fuss-free record player wins for another year.” ’What Hi-Fi?’ 2023 award-winner.
The best of Technics’ studio and club turntables – at home Based on the legendary Technics SL1210, the SL1500C takes all the sophisticated drive mechanism but leaves the unnecessary DJ components for a high performance, home turntable. Discarding the pitch control, cue and strobe lights not only gives a cleaner style but also improves the sound quality through less complexity. A built-in phonostage, domestic cartridge and semi-auto operation make it more suitable for home use.
High torque, direct drive When it comes to pitch stability and sonic precision, what’s good for the club and studio is equally good for the home. This is why Technics has used a version of its high torque, direct drive system for the SL1500C.
Improved, coreless motor for pitch-perfect sound Based on technology from Technics’ reference SL1200 models, the SL1500C uses an all-new motor design with coreless tech. This results in the elimination of ‘cogging’ which can afflict other direct drive turntables. Cogging is an instability in the running speed, which gives inconsistent pitch. With the SL1500C, you get absolute pitch stability for a true and lifelike sound.
Solid design for low levels of distortion Just like the Technics SL1210 and SL1200 turntables, the SL1500C is built to a high standard. The rigid, die-cast aluminium chassis uses a hybrid construction for superior resistance to vibration. Isolating feet and a damped platter further reduce resonance, meaning you hear more of the music’s fine detail and less distortion.
Classic tonearm The SL1500C’s tonearm is a classic S-shape design that tracks precisely and is easy to handle. It also offers a wide range of adjustments, including VTA (Vertical Tracking Angle), weight and bias, making it ideal for a huge range of different cartridges. The detachable headshell makes swapping cartridges a quick and simple process.
Built-in phono stage Featuring a built-in phonostage, the SL1500C can be used with a much wider range of hi-fi and powered speakers. So long as your system has an AUX socket, the SL1500C simply plugs in and plays. If you prefer to use your own phonostage, then simply hook up to the standard phono RCA outputs instead. For a high quality connection, all RCA phono sockets are gold-plated.
Semi-auto operation Unlike in the club or studio, you can’t be expected to stand attentively at your turntable at all times. So you can relax when listening to music at home, the SL1500C features an auto arm-lift. At the end of the record, the arm lifts automatically, protecting your stylus and also the speakers from distortion. If you’d prefer not to have this facility, it can be switched off.
Supplied with an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge Priced at around £100 in its own right, the Ortofon 2M Red is a great quality starter cartridge. With smooth, precise sound, it’s the perfect match for the Technics turntable. The 2M is also upgradable, with a range of higher quality styli (Blue, Bronze and Black) that can be slid on for an instant upgrade in sound, when funds allow.
Enjoy studio quality sound, at home, with the Technics SL1500C.
Get an Ortofon 2M or Concord cartridge half price with this turntable. Click here to view range. Simply add both items to your basket and use voucher code HALFPRICEORTO or mention when you call / visit. Valid while stocks last. Offer available from our stores, our telesales team, and online. Excludes Clearance, Refurbished and Open Box products.
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My First Visit to Richer Sounds.Visited Richer Sounds Plymouth while I was staying in the area on the recommendation of a friend. Spoke to Jamie who was super helpful. I retuned a few days later for a demo which was hosted by Jay. After testing a few speakers I left with a turntable, cd player ,amp, speakers and accessories.
Jay was knowledgable, friendly and patient. A credit to your organisation. Delivery arrived on the specified day also. This was my first visit to one of your stores having previously used Sevenoaks. I will no doubt return for another seamless and enjoyable experience. I have spent over thirty years in retail management, and this is how it should be done. Well done and thank you.
Date published: 2024-07-19
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DaveAi from
Quality product.Recent purchase, decided to upgrade from a 34 year old Dual 505. I should have done it a lot sooner. I'd read reviews in hi-fi mags, and they were spot-on with their 5 star rating. I'm hearing new things on lps I've had for years. Build quality is first class, there's a real solid feel to it. Love it.
Date published: 2024-06-15
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Technics Tim from
Great quality excellent productExcellent product really pleased with it great service helping me set it up
Date published: 2024-05-04
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RobberyG from
Great in almost every respectI bought this to replace a 1980 Pioneer PL512, so to say this Technics table is an ‘upgrade’ is akin to comparing an old Skoda to a new Ferrari. The motor is silent, the speed is rock solid and consistent & it sounds incredible. However, for such a (relatively) expensive turntable, there are a couple of things that don’t really scream quality imo. The first & quite minor one is that the hole in the platter mat isn’t centred properly- so if you’re playing a 45rpm record (or watching the platter spin without a record in situ) it looks decidedly wonky. Obviously, it’s just cosmetic- but it’s still not indicative of quality. The one that’s more of a concern & one that others have commented on (through the power of ‘Google’) is the cuing lever. It feels cheap, rickety and seems to only move for a fraction of its actual travel. It makes it hard to be precise when you’re trying to access a specific track, especially as the Ortofon cartridge obscures the view of the stylus somewhat. I would think I’m being picky, but as I said- my reference point is an entry level machine that’s over 40 years old. The drop of the arm was/is sweet as a nut on that.
Date published: 2024-04-08
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Anonymous from
Lovely sound of vinyl. I have missed it so muchAfter spending sometime deciding I finally purchased the Technics SL 1500 deck with active speakers. I think I will upgrade to an amp and better speakers at a later date. Excellent advice by the Leicester Richer sounds team
Date published: 2024-02-13
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IJ10 from
Excellent TurntableAuto lift was a bit faulty but luckily I got a replacement and the product works perfectly fine. Great sound, great quality.
Date published: 2024-01-27
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Rich Flannagan from
Quality turntableThis is my second SL-1500C and I couldn't be happier. The included Ortofon Red cartridge is pretty good, but the interchangeable headshell makes is a breeze to swap to something a bit pricier later on.
Date published: 2024-01-09
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M Nee from
Great ProductI bought this record player for my daughter. I was tempted by the great reviews and cashback offer. It really looks great. My only issue with it is that the set-up of the "arm" is a bit complex for me (someone who has never owned a record player). For a music buff, this is a first class product that sounds great and also looks great.
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