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Technics SL-5100 Turntable - Record Player 1970's **Message for Shipping**Outside the lower 48 states? Message us! In many cases, we can ship worldwide :)**We're happy to ship this item anywhere in the lower 48. Please contact us directly so we can provide you with a proper shipping quite :)**USEDTested & working. In good shape overall. The dust cover has a bit of damage on one of the hinge inserts (see photos). It will require a minor repair for the cover to open & close properly with the backside hinges. But for now, it can always just rest on top. Thank you for shopping with Blues Angel Music!Top 300 Seller on Reverb!!Recognized by NAMM as one of America's top 100 music stores for over ten years!!Veteran Owned!!Our mascot is a parrot named Jojo!We ask you to look at our pictures and invite you to reach out with any questions. We're happy to help!# Scott #09/28/2026DESCRIPTIONThe Technics SL-5100 is a vintage Japanese direct-drive turntable from the late 1970s, built around a servo-controlled brushless DC motor and a solid aluminum platter. It offers 33 1/3 and 45 RPM operation, adjustable pitch, and a statically balanced S-shaped universal tonearm.The SL-5100 is a fully manual turntable, making it a great choice for vinyl enthusiasts who prefer a traditional hands-on setup. The tonearm features adjustable tracking force, anti-skating, and a damped cueing mechanism.Technics designed the SL-5100 as part of its 5000-series lineup, with an emphasis on stable speed and low mechanical noise. The published wow-and-flutter specification is 0.025% WRMS, while the weighted rumble specification is -78 dB. HHiFi Wiki+1The original equipment cartridge was a Technics EPC-206C moving-magnet cartridge, although cartridge and stylus configurations can vary on vintage examples. HHiFi WikiThis is a great vintage direct-drive deck for a classic hi-fi setup, and its combination of solid construction, adjustable pitch, and straightforward manual operation makes it a particularly appealing piece of late-1970s Technics equipment.Key FeaturesVintage Technics 5000-series turntableDirect-drive systemServo-controlled brushless DC motor33 1/3 and 45 RPM speeds±6% pitch adjustmentManual operation304 mm aluminum die-cast platterS-shaped universal tonearmStatic-balanced tonearmAdjustable tracking forceAdjustable anti-skatingDamped cueing mechanismDetachable headshellRCA stereo outputs with ground connectionOriginally supplied with Technics EPC-206C MM cartridgeMade in JapanManufactured approximately 1978–1979 HHiFi Wiki+1SpecificationsBrand: TechnicsModel: SL-5100Type: Manual Direct-Drive TurntableYear: 1978–1979Country of Manufacture: JapanDrive System: Servo-controlled direct driveMotor: Brushless DCSpeeds: 33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPMPitch Control: ±6%Wow & Flutter: 0.025% WRMSRumble: -78 dB, weightedPlatter: Aluminum die-castPlatter Diameter: 304 mmTonearm: S-shaped, static-balanced universal tonearmEffective Tonearm Length: 230 mmOverhang: 15 mmTracking Force Range: 0–2.5 gCartridge Weight Range: 6–9.5 gAnti-Skating: AdjustableCueing: Viscosity-dampedCartridge: Technics EPC-206C originally suppliedCartridge Type: Moving MagnetOutput: Stereo RCAGround: Separate ground connectionDimensions: 430 × 130 × 376 mmWeight: 7.1 kg / approximately 15.7 lbs? 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Buyer’s market, and US$300 is basically fair to slightly firm for this deck. With your anchor data, it lands right around the median US$290 sold price and well below the US$1,251 75th percentile, so it does not read as inflated for a clean example.
This is a worthwhile buy because the SL-5100 is a respected late-’70s Technics quartz direct-drive table with the kind of steady speed, solid build, and easy musicality that still makes these a pleasure to use. At this price, the upside is strongest if it’s complete, holds speed, and includes a good cartridge or a healthy dust cover; if those basics check out, it’s a sensible enthusiast purchase rather than a risky project.
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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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