Difference between revisions of "Technics SL-M 1"
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| − | ''' | + | '''General''' |
| − | * | + | * Manufacturer: [[Technics]] |
| − | * | + | * Model: SL-M 1 |
| − | * | + | * Type: Record player |
| − | * | + | * Years of manufacture: 1983 - 1991 |
| − | * | + | * Made in: Japan |
| − | * | + | * Color: Rosewood frame foiled |
| − | * | + | * Power consumption: 20 W |
| − | * | + | * Dimensions: 453 x 170 x 406 mm (WxHxD) |
| − | * | + | * Weight: 10.2 kg |
| − | * | + | * Original price approx.: 850 DM |
| − | ''' | + | '''Connections''' |
| − | * | + | * Inputs: none |
| − | * | + | * Outputs: Cinch cable (stereo) not removable, ground cable |
| − | ''' | + | '''Technical Data''' |
| − | * | + | * Drive: quartz-controlled direct drive |
* Motor: | * Motor: | ||
| − | * | + | * Speed: 33 1/3, 45 rpm |
| − | * | + | * Synchronous speed variation: 0.022% WRMS (JIS C5521), ±0.031% (IEC 98A rated) |
| − | * | + | * Rumble noise ratio: |
| − | ** IEC 98A | + | ** IEC 98A unweighted: 70 dB |
| − | ** IEC 98A | + | ** IEC 98A rated: 82 dB |
| − | * | + | * Turntable: Injection moulded aluminium, 325 mm, 2.5 kg |
| − | * | + | * Operating mode: semi-automatic (arm lifts automatically at the end of the outfeed groove) |
| − | * Pitch: | + | * Pitch: no (for Europe and Japan version !) yes (for US version ! ) |
| − | * | + | * Tonearm: tube (S-shaped on EU and Japan version), dynamically balanced, SME headshell, straight arm on US version with T4P connector! |
| − | + | Overhang: 15 mm | |
| − | * | + | * Pickup: - |
| − | * | + | * More data at "Vinyl Engine": [https://www.vinylengine.com/library/technics/sl-m1.shtml] |
| − | ''' | + | '''Special Features'''' |
| − | * | + | * Stroboscope |
| − | * | + | * Electric tone arm lift |
| − | == | + | == Remarks == |
| − | * | + | * Other models in the same series: |
* [[Technics SL-BD 22]] | * [[Technics SL-BD 22]] | ||
* [[Technics SL-DD 33]] | * [[Technics SL-DD 33]] | ||
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| − | == | + | == Pictures == |
| − | * | + | * Image: Technics SL-M 1 |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Technics SL-M 1-1983.jpg]] |
| − | * | + | * Picture: Technics SL-M 1 |
| − | [[ | + | [[Image:Technics_SL-M1.jpg|frameless|1024px]] |
| − | * | + | * Image: Technics SL-M 1 |
| − | [[ | + | [[Image:Technics_SL-M1_ToneArm.jpg|frameless|1024px]] |
| − | * | + | * Image: Technics SL-M 1 |
| − | [[ | + | [[Image:Technics_SL-M1_sound_arm_suspension.jpg|frameless|1024px]] |
| − | == | + | == Reviews == |
| − | * | + | * Bought this turntable as a teenager in 1985 at Rhein-Radio in Bonn. To this day the unit works flawlessly, only the lift control button needs a second click now and then before it does its job. |
| − | + | I first used the SL-M1 with an Audio-Technica AT140 LC MM cartridge. Bass range is rather slim with this combination, but the resolution is excellent. All in all a quite analytical sound. | |
| − | * | + | * Later I used an ELAC 794 MM system, which reached lower in the bass range, but sounded somewhat warmer in the treble range with comparable resolution. Nice combination. |
| − | * | + | * After a longer "vinyl break" I used an Ortofon Vinyl Master Red for a short time, which obviously does not harmonize with the tonearm (needle compliance of the VM seems a bit too high). The VM red sounds on the SL-M1 rather dull and somewhat underexposed in the highs - completely atypical for this otherwise as well-reputed system. |
| − | + | In the future, an Ortofon MC Rondo Red MC system (425.- € RRP) will do its job on my turntable. | |
* Pro: | * Pro: | ||
| − | ** | + | ** timeless design, very elegant turntable. |
| − | ** | + | ** very good workmanship |
| − | ** | + | ** target speed is reached very quickly (similar to SL-1210) |
| − | ** | + | ** heavy platter |
| − | ** | + | ** maintenance-free quartz direct drive |
* Contra: | * Contra: | ||
| − | ** | + | ** from time to time contact problems of the lift button |
| − | * | + | * Conclusion: |
| − | * | + | * After a Dual CS14 Reibradler with Shure system accompanied me through my childhood, my SL-M1 has now provided me with almost 25 years of faithful service. Even if I will perhaps someday afford something more high-end (eg VPI - The Classic) I will certainly never give the Technics out of the hands - and certainly not only for nostalgic reasons. |
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Latest revision as of 01:12, 22 August 2020
Data[edit]
General
- Manufacturer: Technics
- Model: SL-M 1
- Type: Record player
- Years of manufacture: 1983 - 1991
- Made in: Japan
- Color: Rosewood frame foiled
- Power consumption: 20 W
- Dimensions: 453 x 170 x 406 mm (WxHxD)
- Weight: 10.2 kg
- Original price approx.: 850 DM
Connections
- Inputs: none
- Outputs: Cinch cable (stereo) not removable, ground cable
Technical Data
- Drive: quartz-controlled direct drive
- Motor:
- Speed: 33 1/3, 45 rpm
- Synchronous speed variation: 0.022% WRMS (JIS C5521), ±0.031% (IEC 98A rated)
- Rumble noise ratio:
- IEC 98A unweighted: 70 dB
- IEC 98A rated: 82 dB
- Turntable: Injection moulded aluminium, 325 mm, 2.5 kg
- Operating mode: semi-automatic (arm lifts automatically at the end of the outfeed groove)
- Pitch: no (for Europe and Japan version !) yes (for US version ! )
- Tonearm: tube (S-shaped on EU and Japan version), dynamically balanced, SME headshell, straight arm on US version with T4P connector!
Overhang: 15 mm
- Pickup: -
- More data at "Vinyl Engine": [1]
Special Features'
- Stroboscope
- Electric tone arm lift
Remarks[edit]
- Other models in the same series:
- Technics SL-BD 22
- Technics SL-DD 33
- Technics SL-L 3
- Technics SL-L 20
- Technics SL-M 1
- Technics SL-M 2
- Technics SL-M 3
- Technics SL-MA 1
- Technics SL-QD 33
- Technics SL-1200 MK2
- Technics SL-1210MK2
- Technics SP-10 MK 3
Pictures[edit]
- Image: Technics SL-M 1
- Picture: Technics SL-M 1
- Image: Technics SL-M 1
- Image: Technics SL-M 1
Reviews[edit]
- Bought this turntable as a teenager in 1985 at Rhein-Radio in Bonn. To this day the unit works flawlessly, only the lift control button needs a second click now and then before it does its job.
I first used the SL-M1 with an Audio-Technica AT140 LC MM cartridge. Bass range is rather slim with this combination, but the resolution is excellent. All in all a quite analytical sound.
- Later I used an ELAC 794 MM system, which reached lower in the bass range, but sounded somewhat warmer in the treble range with comparable resolution. Nice combination.
- After a longer "vinyl break" I used an Ortofon Vinyl Master Red for a short time, which obviously does not harmonize with the tonearm (needle compliance of the VM seems a bit too high). The VM red sounds on the SL-M1 rather dull and somewhat underexposed in the highs - completely atypical for this otherwise as well-reputed system.
In the future, an Ortofon MC Rondo Red MC system (425.- € RRP) will do its job on my turntable.
- Pro:
- timeless design, very elegant turntable.
- very good workmanship
- target speed is reached very quickly (similar to SL-1210)
- heavy platter
- maintenance-free quartz direct drive
- Contra:
- from time to time contact problems of the lift button
- Conclusion:
- After a Dual CS14 Reibradler with Shure system accompanied me through my childhood, my SL-M1 has now provided me with almost 25 years of faithful service. Even if I will perhaps someday afford something more high-end (eg VPI - The Classic) I will certainly never give the Technics out of the hands - and certainly not only for nostalgic reasons.
sae