Technics SL-Q 33

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Technics
• Model: SL-Q 33
• Type: Record player
• Years of manufacture: 1980 - 1983
• Made in: Japan
• Original price approx.: 600 DM

Technical data

Remarks

• Other models in the same series:
• Technics SL-B 3
• Technics SL-D 2
• Technics SL-D 3
• Technics SL-Q 2
• Technics SL-Q 3
• Technics SL-Q 33

Pictures

• Extract from brochure: Technics SL-Q 2, SL-Q 3, SL-Q 33

Reviews

• The Technics SL-Q33 is a wonderful turntable a real insider tip! It is basically an SL-1210MK2 in the home version.
• It is usually very cheap to get because it is totally underrated.
• Common defect:
  • Most of the time the automatic doesn't work anymore, a normal square belt that controls the tonearm is to blame for that.
  • To open the unit, place it upside down on a cushion and unscrew the feet. This also loosens the bottom plate.
  • This belt is usually lying crumbled in the unit when you open it, and is replaced near the gears where a small motor sits.

You can get such a belt for example in a hardware store. If you don't have a belt at hand, you can also use a normal rubber band.

• • A square belt with 30mm diameter from a well-stocked specialist shop is recommended. The arm moves faster because the matching belt has less slip.
• Other info:
  • This device is completely controlled from the outside
  • The device has two motors
  • Minus: Tonearm not height adjustable.
  • The lift works via a push button.