Turntable with a Hi-Fi design featuring ΔΣ-Drive, a new motor drive technology that delivers high rotational accuracy and low vibration. The turntable’s new motor, three-layer platter, and high-rigidity chassis ensure even higher sound quality.
 
Coreless direct drive motor achieving stable rotation
ΔΣ-Drive suppresses vibrations from the motor for smoother, more accurate rotation
Anti-vibration structure with a three-layer platter and a two-layer chassis
Low-noise, low-voltage power circuit and a switching power supply
Tonearm achieving high Initial-motion sensitivity
High-rigidity body and high-damping silicon insulators for smooth sound and isolation from various vibrations
 
Features
Coreless Direct Drive Motor AchievingStable Rotation
In the SL-1300G, the use of a coreless direct-drive motor with no iron core eliminates uneven rotation of the turntable known as cogging. Also, the twin-rotor construction reduces the bearing load while maintaining high torque, and reduces minute vibrations during rotation. Furthermore, the SL 1300G’s motor was redesigned to eliminate subtle vibrations that could affect sound quality. To improve rigidity, the same reinforcement pattern as the Reference Class SL-1000R/SP 10R was used for the coil mounting base.
 
Motor-Drive System, ΔΣ Drive(DeltaSigma Drive)
Unlock a realm of audio precision with the ΔΣ-Drive – a state-of-the-art system harnessing Technics’ expertise in PWM signal processing. In addition to reducing harmonics, the drive suppresses vibrations from the motor for smoother, more accurate rotation, ensuring a rich reproduction of the music.
 
Vibration Resistance Design
When the weight distribution of the turntable is uneven, excess vibration or noise occurs during rotation, which causes degradation in sound quality. Therefore, the balance of the turntable is adjusted at the factory by using specialized high-precision balance adjustment equipment for each and every item after the turntable is assembled. Turntables that have undergone adjustment are labelled with a sticker reading “BALANCED” to indicate that adjustment has been done.
 
Specifications
 
General
Power Supply
AC120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption
10 W (Power ON), 0.2 W (Power OFF)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
453 × 173 × 372 mm (17-27/32" × 6-13/16" × 14-21/32" inch)
Weight
Approx. 13.0kg (28.7 lbs)
Operating Temperature Range
0 °C to +40 °C (+32 °F to +104 °F)
Operating Humidity Range
35% to 80% RH (no condensation)
Accessories
Turntable, Turntable sheet, Dust cover, EP record adaptor, Balance weight, Auxiliary weight, Head shell, Overhang gauge, Screw set for cartridge, PHONO cable, PHONO earth lead, AC power supply cord, Screw set for turntable, Owner's Manual
 
Terminals
Audio Output
PHONO (Pin Jack) ×1, EARTH TERMINAL ×1
 
Tonearm Section
Type
Static Balance
Effective Length
230mm (9-1/16")
Overhang
15mm (19/32")
Tracking Error Angle
Within 2° 32' (at the outer groove of 30 cm (12") record), Within 0° 32'􀀁(at the inner groove of 30 cm (12") record)
Offset Angle
22°
Arm Height Adjustment Range
0 - 6mm (0"-15/64")
Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range
0 - 4g (Direct Reading)
Headshell weight
Approx. 7.6g
Applicable Cartridge Weight Range
(without auxiliary weight) 5.6-2.0 g 14.3-20.7 g (including head shell) (with small auxiliary weight) 10.0-16.4 g 18.7-25.1 g (including head shell) (with big auxiliary weight) 14.3-19.8 g 23.0-28.5 g (including head shell)
Cartridge Mounting Dimension
12.7 mm (1/2") interval
Head Shell Terminal Lug
1.2mmφ 4-pin terminal lug
 
Turntable Section
Drive Method
Direct Drive
Motor
Brushless DC motor
Turntable Speeds
33-1/3, 45 and 78* rpm * The turntable speed will be 78.26 rpm when set to 78 rpm.
Starting Torque
0.32 N•m (3.3kgf•cm) (2.86 lbf-in)
Build-up Characteristics
0.7 s. from standstill to 33-1/3 rpm
Braking system
Electronic brake
Wow and Flutter
0.025%　W.R.M.S.
Turntable Platter
Brass and aluminum die-cast combined Diameter: 332 mm (13-5/64") Weight: Approx. 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs) (Including a rubber sheet)