SL1700

About the SL1700

The Technics SL-1700 is a semi-automatic record player known for its direct drive system, which provides excellent stability and clarity in sound reproduction. It features a brushless DC motor, offering speeds of 33 1/3 and 45 rpm with a synchronous speed variation of 0.025% WRMS (JIS C5521) and ±0.035% (DIN). The turntable includes an S-tube tonearm with a gimbal suspension system and is equipped with a Technics EPC-270 C-II MM cartridge. It has a power consumption of 7 W and dimensions of 453 x 139 x 366 mm, weighing 8.8 kg. The SL-1700 was manufactured from 1976 to 1978 in Japan and is available in both silver and black models (SL-1710 for black).