Remarks:
Direct-Drive Automatic Turntable System (1985)
The Technics SL-L2 is a vintage quartz-controlled direct-drive fully automatic turntable system known for its linear tracking tonearm. Released in the mid-1980s, it utilizes a P-mount (T4P) cartridge system and features an optical sensor for automatic record size detection.
Specifications:
Type: quartz direct drive automatic turntable system
Drive method: direct drive
Motor: brushless DC
Drive control method: quartz phase locked control
Platter: 300mm aluminium diecast
Speeds: 33 and 45rpm
Wow and flutter: 0.025% WRMS
Rumble: -78dB (weighted)
Tonearm: linear tracking tonearm
Effective length: 105mm
Effective mass: 9g (including cartridge)
Resonance frequency: 12Hz
Tonearm drive motor: DC motor
Stylus pressure: 1.25g (fixed)
Cartridge weight: 6g
Dimensions: Roughly 430mm (w) x 100mm (h) x 330mm (d)
Key Features:
Linear Tracking:
- The tonearm moves in a straight line across the record, minimizing tracking error compared to traditional pivoted arms.
Fully Automatic:
- Features automatic start, stop, and return functions.
Optical Sensor:
- Automatically detects record sizes (7", 10", or 12") to ensure the needle drops correctly.
P-Mount System:
- Simplifies cartridge replacement by eliminating the need for manual alignment or tracking force adjustments.
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