Technics SL-MA 1

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Technics
• Model: SL-MA 1
• Type: Record player
• Years of manufacture: 1986 - 1989
• Made in: Japan
• Color: Rosewood frame foiled
• Power consumption: 18 W / 2W (standby)
• Dimensions: 453 x 170 x 408 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 9.0 kg
• Original price approx.: 899 DM

Connections

• Inputs: none
• Outputs: Cinch cable (stereo) not removable, ground cable

Technical Data

• Drive: quartz-controlled direct drive
• Motor: commutatorless DC motor
• Speed: 33 1/3, 45 rpm
• Synchronous speed variation: 0.025% WRMS (JIS C5521), ±0.031% (IEC 98A rated)
• Rumble noise ratio:
  • IEC 98A unweighted: 70 dB
  • IEC 98A rated: 81 dB
• Turntable: Injection moulded aluminium, 325 mm
• Operating mode: fully automatic
• Pitch: no
• Tonearm: Linear scanning tonearm with 4-point gimbal, statically balanced, 23cm length
• Overhang:
• Pickup: EPS-P33ES

• More data at "Vinyl Engine": [1]

Special Features'

• Stroboscope
• Electric tone arm lift
• Automatic rewind
• Automatic stop
• Repeated playback
• Search playback with 2 speeds
• Automatic speed

Remarks

• Other models in the same series:
• Technics SL-BD 22
• Technics SL-DD 33
• Technics SL-L 3
• Technics SL-L 20
• Technics SL-MA 1
• Technics SL-QD 33
• Technics SL-1200 MK2
• Technics SL-1210MK2
• Technics SP-10 MK 3

Pictures

• Image: Technics SL-MA 1

Reports

• Review at "Good Old Hifi": [2]