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The Technics SL-23 is a high-quality, belt-driven turntable with a newly developed FG (frequency generator) servo-controlled DC motor with IC.The unit features fabulous wow, flutter and rumble rating and has low power consumption for greater efficiency.The static-balanced, S-shaped tonearm has the benefit of automatic return/shut-off, and has a MM cartridge combined with the headshell for high compliance support and good channel separation.SpecificationsType: frequency generator servo turntableDrive method: belt driveMotor: DC motorTurntable platter: aluminium diecast 300mmSpeeds: 33 and 45rpmSpeed change: electronicPitch control: 6%Wow and flutter: 0.05% WRMSRumble: -65dBTonearm: universal s-shaped tubular armEffective length: 220mmOverhang: 14mmOffset angle: 22 degreesStylus pressure range: 0 to 4gCartridge weight range: 3 to 8.5gDimensions: 135 x 428 x 348mmWeight: 6.5kgWorld Wide ShippingInternational buyers, please contact me for correct rates and ignore the international shipping rate on reverb, it is incorrect, to high!Please look at the pictures & Video for overall condition.If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me & take a look at my other ListingsThank you for looking!Line:0H10100H
Against recent USD comps, US$325 lands above the US$250 median and just past the US$308 75th percentile, so this is a bit ambitious rather than a clean bargain. It is not wildly out of line, but buyers should expect strong condition and useful extras to justify the ask.
The SL-23 is a well-liked vintage Technics belt-drive table with a solid automatic feature set and an easy, musical presentation when properly sorted. If it’s clean, holds speed, and comes with a good dust cover, cartridge, or fresh service, it can still be a worthwhile buy; at this price, those details matter more than usual.
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Technics: Japanese Precision Engineering Since 1965
Technics emerged in 1965 as a premium audio brand established by Matsushita Electric, now known as Panasonic, with headquarters in Osaka, Japan. The brand name derives from the word "technology" and was originally conceived to showcase Matsushita's high-end audio capabilities. The company's founding philosophy centered on rigorous acoustic research and engineering excellence rather than relying solely on subjective listening impressions. This commitment to scientific methodology became the cornerstone of Technics' identity and product development approach.
The brand built its reputation across a comprehensive range of audio equipment, including turntables, amplifiers, loudspeakers, CD players, tape recorders, and digital pianos. Technics achieved international prominence through its revolutionary direct-drive turntables, beginning with the SP-10 professional model in 1969 and the consumer-focused SL-1100 in 1971. The iconic SL-1200 series, introduced in 1972, fundamentally transformed DJ culture and remains highly coveted by both professional DJs and audiophiles. These turntables set new industry standards for precision engineering and reliability.
Technics occupies a distinctive position as a high-end heritage brand with particular strength in the turntable segment. While the company largely withdrew from consumer markets in the early 2000s, the brand has maintained prestige among serious audio enthusiasts and collectors. Today, Technics represents a bridge between vintage audio collecting and contemporary hi-fi, with its products commanding respect for their build quality, sonic performance, and historical significance in audio culture.
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