Technics SL-1300GE Grand Class Turntable

Meet  the new SL-1300G
Direct Drive, Grand Class Turntable from Technics and a Winner of What the Hi-Fi? Best Turntable Awards 2025
This stunning turntable features a Hi-Fi design featuring -Delta Sigma Drive and new motor drive technology that delivers high rotational accuracy and low vibration.

The turntables new motor, three-layer platter, and high-rigidity chassis ensure even higher sound quality.

Product Features
-Drive suppresses vibrations from the motor for smoother, more accurate 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
Coreless Direct Drive Motor Achieving Stable Rotation
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-1300Gs 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, -Drive (Delta Sigma Drive)

Unlock a realm of audio precision with the -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 specialised 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
The 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 shape. 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.
Technical Specifications
Turntable section

Drive Method
Direct Drive

Motor
Brushless DC motor

Turntable Speeds
33 1/3, 45, *78 rpm
* The turntable speed will be 78.26 rpm when set to 78 rpm.

Starting Torque
0.32 Nm (3.3kgfcm) (2.86 lbf-in)

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
Aluminium diecast, Brass and Rubber
Diameter : 332 mm
Weight : Approx. 3.6 kg (including turntable mat)

Tonearm Section

Type
Static Balance

Effective Length
230 mm
Overhang
15 mm

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

Offset Angle
22°

Arm Height Adjustment Range
0 - 6 mm

Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range
0 - 4 g (Direct Reading)

Headshell Weight
Approximately 7.6 g 

Applicable Cartridge Weight Range (including Headshell)
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
1.2mm 4-pin terminal lug

Terminals

Audio Output
PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1

EARTH TERMINAL
x 1

General

Power Supply
AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

Power Consumption 
10 W (on)
Approx. 0.03 W (off)

Dimensions (W x H x D)
453 x 173 x 372 mm
Weight
Approx. 13 kg
Operating Temperature Range
0° to + 40°

Operating Humidity Range
35 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)

Whats in the Box
Turntable
Turntable sheet
Dust cover
EP record adaptor
Balance weight
Auxiliary weight 
Headshell
Overhang gauge
Screw set for cartridge
PHONO cable
PHONO earth lead
AC main leads
Screw set for turntable
Owner's manual
* This information has been obtained from the manufactures website.  We advise that Features & Specifications are subject to change without noice.

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