Technics SL-DL1 - Review & Test! #vinyl #turntable
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Published 2023-02-25
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All Comments (21)
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I own a SL-DL1 that I bought new back in 1981. A family friend worked at a now closed Panasonic service center in our town for 20 years. He knows the Technics/Panasonic linear tracking turntables inside and out and he did a complete overhaul on mine two years ago.
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That would probably be one of the best turntables you'll ever own. The tonearm is basically servo controlled as well. I'm so happy for you!!!
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I'm also a big Technics fanboy. I was able to score a Technics SL-1900 and it's an amazing turntable. Needed minor repairs, but I got it working like a charm. Direct drive, strobe, adjustable counterweight, pitch adjust, quick-change headshell. Definitely better than most stuff on the market these days.
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My main turntable hooked up to my big living room stereo is a Technics SL-5 which is very similar to this, although it uses mechanical switches to determine the size of the album as opposed to optics. It has an even smaller footprint than yours (barely larger than a record sleeve!). It has a "twist up" integrated 45 adapter, so the platter mat's hole is as big as a 45 adapter! It performs great and sounds great. I love these Technics linear machines.
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It's easy to fall in love with a Technics turntable.
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There are coil under the circuit board for the motor. (there are the four soldered pads connecting the coils) The traces on the PC board are there to help govern the speed because it isn’t a quartz lock model.
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I've had the same SL-DL1 since September of 1982. I've replaced three belts for the liner tracking and that is all in 40 years of use. I initially used Audio-Technica cartridges and then switched to the Ortofon 320 cartridge. I love the turntable and have consistently recommend it throughout the years.
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I love this turntable. Great review with lots of interesting information.
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Congratulations!!!! I am so happy and excited for you. In my opinion, I would not buy anything but Technics. I have a Direct Drive Quartz Technics Turntable, not linear tracking and it is 35 years old and working perfect, just like the rest of my Technics Audio equipment. They are very underrated and I have always felt the Technics name has never really received from people the recognition they deserve. I am sure you will have many years of joy with this beauty. Take care
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FYI that is the original Technics ground cable!
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I like it a lot! Very nice spinner. A fabulous gesture indeed. Thanks for sharing it with us.Enjoy.
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These linear tracking turntables are so cool. I've got the Technics SL-3 belt drive TT and it sound awesome. I really love it.
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Have FUN 🤘 with your new turntable!!! Happy Spinning from IOWA!!😁
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My community college has one of this turntables, they forgot they needed speakers. Someone donated a massive record collection all of it jazz or big band.
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I have an SL-DL5 that I bought back in the 80's when I was in high school. I tried several cartridges, but the one I liked the best was an Ortofon OMP10. I still have this setup, but haven't used it in 20+ years. Unfortunately no one seems to make new P-mount cartridges and I'm not sure I can get a replacement stylus for the Ortofon.
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I love everything about this fine tt. Enjoy!!
I totally understand why you love this tt,it's just Beautiful -
Great show I have been interested those type of turntables for a while just haven't the right one yet. 😎👍
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Great Video!
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Pretty neat turntable. And I agree I wish my Fluance had one of those slide pitch controls but so far mine has been keeping a constant speed. I also have a Technics SL Q200. I have no idea which cartridge it has. Any recommendations? BTW I'm loving my purple Recordology 45 adapter!
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Lovely turntable! These early '80s decks, and the linear-tracking, from Technics were brilliantly made and are super-reliable.....they sound pretty good as well..!! 😂 That direct-drive system used by Technics was very elegant; make the platter a part of the motor system, rather than riding on top of the motor. It made for very accurate speed stability, with very low (virtually inaudible) rumble.
Great turntable; I hope it brings much pleasure to you many more years! 👍
