Technics SL-231 Fully-Automatic Turntable

Description

1 owner from new and in the best condition I've seen in a long time. Serviced with all controls operating smoothly, with an original Technics 270 cartridge and new stylus. Nicely specced machine with full auto Start/Stop, repeat up to 6 times or infinity and pitch control for 33 and 45rpm. The lid is in great condition including the hinges which are fully intact with no cracks or breaks. Manufacturer: Technics Model: SL-231 Years of manufacture: 1977-78 Made in: Japan Colour: anthracite Power consumption: 3 W Dimensions: 430 x 126 x 375 mm (WxHxD) Weight: 4,6 kg Turntable: Injection moulded aluminium 30.4 cm Original price: ca.510 DM Outputs: Cinch, Ground Drive: belt drive with electronic speed switching Motor: Frequency generator servo DC motor Speed: 33 1/3, 45 rpm Synchronous speed variation: 0.045% WRMS (JIS C5521), ±0.06% (IEC 98A) Fine speed settings: yes 6 Rumble noise ratio: IEC 98A unweighted -40 dB, IEC 98A weighted: -70 dB Operating mode: fully automatic Tonearm: Type: Tubular tonearm statically balanced eff. tonearm mass: 13g without head needle support: 0 - 2,5 g eff. Arm length: 230 mm overhang: 15 mm Offset angle: 22 Pickup head: 4-pole plug magn. pickup: EPC-270C with new stylus Special features: removable cover, automatic repeater 1-6 + infinite, oil-damped mounting aid Comments: A rarely built and sold cross between the SL 220/221 and SL 3310. The highest quality belt-driven SL Technics brought to market. Most of the technology was still used in the SL B 300 from 1984. Identical in construction with the SL 230 (silver).