Technics SL-1210GME Grand Class Master Edition Direct Drive Turntable

Meet the Master SL-1210GME

 

Black Grand Class Master Edition Direct Drive Turntable from Technics

The SL-1210G Master Edition—born from a decade of Technics’ expertise, featuring a special gold design that defines the pinnacle of SL-1210 series excellence.
 
The final version of the beloved SL-1210G series has been transformed into a Master Edition, incorporating a decade of Technics’ expertise.
 
This limited version represents the pinnacle of the SL-1210 series, featuring a special gold design and available worldwide in Silver: 1,200 units / Black: 1,210 units—each a standout in the SL-1200 legacy.
Master Edition Design

Gold Logo & Serial Number Plate
Features a gold-painted embossed logo and a serial number plate indicating this limited edition model.

Gold Tonearm
Equipped with a magnesium tonearm finished in gold paint.

Silver or Black?
Available in your choice of Silver model SL-1200GME or in this Black model, the SL-1210GME

State-of-the-art Drive Technology Onboard
Coreless Direct Drive Motor Achieving Stable Rotation.

The SL-1210GME features a coreless direct-drive motor that eliminates cogging for smooth rotation. Its twin-rotor construction maintains high torque while reducing bearing load and minute vibrations. The coil mounting base uses the same reinforcement pattern as the Reference Class SL-1000R/SP-10R for enhanced rigidity.

Upgraded ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive)
Unlock a realm of audio precision with the ΔΣ-Drive – a state-of-the-art system harnessing Technics’ expertise in PWM signal processing. The SL-1200GME/1210GME expands the PWM carrier frequency from around 2 kHz to over 20 kHz, reducing audible noise and further suppressing micro-vibrations.

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.

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.

Four-layered Cabinet Construction
A hairline-processed, 10-mm-thick top panel of immaculate aluminium has been added to the previous three-layered construction of aluminium die-cast, BMC, and heavyweight-class rubber on the SL-1200MK5. This four-layered construction combines high rigidity with a high-quality finish and feel.

Insulator
A newly developed zinc insulator using αGEL™ gelatinous material with excellent shock absorption, providing high vibration damping and minimizing feedback.

Tonearm
The tonearm uses lightweight magnesium with cold drawing for high precision. High initial-motion sensitivity is achieved through Technics’ gimbal suspension construction and high-precision bearings.

Circuit Board Layout (Signal flow: 1 > 2 > 3)

Low-Noise Switching Circuit
High-speed switching power supply over 100kHz ensures stable output, low ripple, and reduced vibration.

Current injection Active Noise Cancelling
Combined noise detection and error amp technology cancels residual noise via inverse current, outperforming regulators.

Upgraded ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive)
ΔΣ-Drive boosts PWM from 2kHz to 20kHz+, cutting noise and micro-vibrations for precise audio playback.

Pursuing the Ideal Circuit Layout
To improve board rigidity and layout, a four-layer PCB separates power and ground lines for motor, digital, and LED circuits.

Multi-Stage Silent Power Supply
The SL-1200GME/SL-1210GME features the Multi-Stage Silent Power Supply, integrating a low-noise switching circuit and a noise-canceling circuit.
Eco-friendly Cushioning/Packaging Materials

The SL-1210GME 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 Engineers 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.

 
Product Features
New twin-rotor coreless direct drive motor achieving stable rotation
ΔΣ-Drive suppresses vibrations from the motor for smoother, more accurate rotation
Anti-vibration structure with a three-layer platter and a four-layer cabinet construction
High-damping silicon insulators using αGEL™
Magnesium tonearm achieving high Initial motion sensitivity
Low-noise, low-voltage power circuit and a switching power supply
Technical Specifications

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
0.7s 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
1.2mmφ 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
11W (ON)
0.3 W (OFF)

Dimensions (W x H x D)
453 x 173 x 372 mm

Weight
Approx. 18.0kg

Operating temperature range
0℃ to +40℃

Operating humidity range
35% to 80% RH (no condensation)

What's in the Box
SL-1210GME Turntable
Turntable sheet
Dust cover
EP record adaptor
Balance weight
Auxiliary weight
Head shell
Overhang gauge
Screw set for cartridge
Cartridge spacer
PHONO cable
PHONO earth lead
AC power supply cord
Screw set for turntable
Owner's Manual

*This information has been obtained from the manufacturer's website. We advise that features & specifications are subject to change without notice.

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