{"product_id":"technics-sl-d2-direct-drive-semi-automatic-turntable-audio-technica-cartridge-fully-serviced","title":"Technics SL-D2 Direct Drive * Semi Automatic * Turntable * Audio Technica Cartridge * Fully Serviced","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003e1978–1980\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Panasonic under the Technics brand,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003eTechnics SL-D2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a classic semi-automatic,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e direct-drive turntable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During this golden era of Japanese hi-fi engineering,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Technics dominated the market with its robust direct-drive systems (which eliminated the need for rubber belts that could stretch or snap).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SL-D2 was positioned as a reliable,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e high-performance consumer deck for everyday audiophiles who wanted professional-grade speed stability without paying the higher prices of top-tier professional broadcast tables (like the legendary SL-1200).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its combination of a heavyweight aluminum die-cast platter,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e low wow-and-flutter,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a dependable auto-return mechanism made it one of the most popular and enduring mid-century hi-fi turntables ever built.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_4333f6a9c1a72f3f-189\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-687 citation-end-687\"\u003eSemi-automatic turntable (auto-return and auto-stop at the end of a record)\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrive Method:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Direct drive (powered by a brushless DC motor with B-FG servo control)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_4333f6a9c1a72f3f-190\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlatter:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-686 citation-end-686\"\u003e312mm aluminum alloy\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_4333f6a9c1a72f3f-191\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpeeds:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-685 citation-end-685\"\u003e33.33 and 45 rpm\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_4333f6a9c1a72f3f-192\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePitch Control:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\\pm\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003e$\\pm$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-684 citation-end-684\"\u003e10% adjustment range\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\" id=\"p-rc_4333f6a9c1a72f3f-193\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWow and Flutter:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-683 citation-end-683\"\u003e0.03% WRMS\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\" id=\"p-rc_4333f6a9c1a72f3f-194\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRumble:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-682 citation-end-682\"\u003e-75 dB\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0\" id=\"p-rc_4333f6a9c1a72f3f-195\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTonearm:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-681 citation-end-681\"\u003eUniversal S-shaped static-balance tubular tonearm with removable headshell\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0\" id=\"p-rc_4333f6a9c1a72f3f-196\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTracking Force Adjustment:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-680 citation-end-680\"\u003e0 to 2.5g\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0\" id=\"p-rc_4333f6a9c1a72f3f-197\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eDimensions (W \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\\times\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003e$\\times$\u003c\/span\u003e H \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\\times\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003e$\\times$\u003c\/span\u003e D):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"16.9 \\times 5.1 \\times 14.7\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003e$16.9 \\times 5.1 \\times 14.7$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-679 citation-end-679\"\u003e inches (\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"430 \\times 130 \\times 375\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"\u003e$430 \\times 130 \\times 375$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-678 citation-end-678\"\u003e mm)\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0\" id=\"p-rc_4333f6a9c1a72f3f-198\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0\" 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