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This ultra clean fully serviced turntable will blow you away! It has been fitted with a new belt, new feet, thoroughly cleaned and lube service top to bottom. All pots have been flushed clean and speed verified tracking perfectly at 33 or 45 RPM. Auto return, strobe, tonearm lift and everything else all work as they should. The Audio Technica DR200E cartridge and stylus rocks the bass with clean highs and mids. The Technics overhang gauge is also included for that cart upgrade or added headshell you may see in your future. The original dustcover is crack free with only a couple very minor scratches and has been polished to a beautiful shine. VintageTurntable.com says this about the SL-23: "Technics took belt drive turntables to a new level with the SL-23 while still keeping the turntable affordable and simple to operate for new users...""The SL-23’s motor is a Frequency Generator, servo controlled, DC unit that, while small in size, is a high quality motor. This results in the SL-23 having low power consumption as well as very low rumble, wow, and flutter ratings." They aren't kidding! This table is ultra quiet when it needs to be and handles footfalls and bumps effortlessly.Don't miss out on this one!! Description (from VinylEngine):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. Also available as the SL-23K with a black facia. Specifications: Type: frequency generator servo turntableDrive method: belt driveMotor: DC motorTurntable platter: aluminum diecast 300mmSpeeds: 33 and 45rpmSpeed change: electronicPitch control: 6%Wow and flutter: 0.05%WRMS Rumble: -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 348mm (5.32 x 16.85 x 13.70 inches)Weight: 6.5kg (14.33 lbs)
At US$400, this is above the US$344 75th percentile and reads as ambitious for a used SL-23 unless the condition is unusually strong or the package is unusually complete. Against the recent comparable market, it’s not an automatic pass, but it is priced at the top end rather than in the sweet spot.
The SL-23 is a well-liked vintage Technics belt-drive deck: simple, dependable, and easy to live with when serviced, with a decent chance of giving a lot of musical satisfaction for the money. At this level, the buyer should want proof of clean operation, a healthy dust cover, and a good cartridge or fresh service; otherwise the value case gets thin fast.
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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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