Technics SL-1600
Quartz Direct-Drive Automatic Turntable (1979-81)
Description
The SL-1600 mk2 reflects many of the developments which have made Technics a leader in the turntable industry, while adding some new features of it's own.
To begin with, it combines quartz phase locked speed accuracy with high torque and near instantaneous start-up. Quick stops are also provided by an electronic braking system.
Pitch is adjustable within a range of +-6%, totally under quartz control.
With the exception of the pitch control, all front panel controls are soft-touch switches.
Specifications
Type: full auto turntable
Drive method: direct drive
Control method: servo control (mk1), quartz synthesizer (mk2)
Motor: DC motor
Platter: 330mm (mk1), 332mm 2kg (mk2) aluminium alloy die-cast
Speeds: 33 and 45rpm
Pitch control: 10% (mk1), 12% (mk2)
Wow and flutter: 0.025% WRMS
Rumble: -73dB (mk1), -78dB (mk2)
Tonearm: universal static balance type
Effective length: 230mm
Overhang: 15mm
Effective mass: 12g (mk2)
Dimensions: 125 x 453 x 369mm (mk1), 149 x 453 x 399mm (mk2)
Weight: 8.5kg (mk1), 10kg (mk2)
Downloads
mkII brochure (en)
mkII service manual (en)
instruction/owners manual (en)
instruction/owners manual (fr)
mkII instruction/owners manual (en)
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Comments
neoprene belt
Submitted on December 9th, 2009 by dhansen79does anyone know the size of the belt that drives the arm mechanism? I have found the part no: SFGB172-51.
Kind regards.
SL-1600Mk2 & SL1700Mk2 Belt
Submitted on January 1st, 2010 by hatmanHi, I have used EVG round belts (Distributor; http://Russellind.com/EVG/index.html), part #1407-52 (IC 4.08" and 1/16" or .0.070 dia.) Available at Electronics Plus (414-457-1748), but they overcharge at $7.50 per belt. Option is Consolidated Electronics (ceitron.com). They are unbranded at $0.75 each, Part# 3.00RM4.0 = 0.07 dia x 4.0" or the Part #3.00RM4.3 = 0.07"dia. x 4.3".
I have heard that some go to Home Depot and but a 4" x 1/16" O-Ring. You may find a parts store that sells EVG belts cheaper, but I have been satisfied with those sold by Consolidated.
perfect information
Submitted on December 8th, 2009 by dhansen79This is perfect. Now I can get the cuing and Start/Stop functions to work again.
This is a great site :)
can't download manuals
Submitted on November 8th, 2009 by tonsingI have disabled the firewall and other protections, but none of the manuals for the SL-1600 will download.
downloads
Submitted on November 8th, 2009 by JaSPlease refer to the FAQ for possible issues and if you still have problems post in the forum section with more details eg operating system, browser/version, error messages etc
Regards,
JaS
Need service manual for oil
Submitted on September 11th, 2009 by HenningBlochNeed service manual for oil damped cueing
Cueing device
Submitted on September 12th, 2009 by JaSHi,
This may help?
http://www.vinylengine.com/library/technics/service-bulletins.shtml
Regards,
JaS
I have had the SL-1600
Submitted on June 4th, 2009 by charleskI have had the SL-1600 turntable for maybe 30 years! It failed some months ago, will not rotate platter. With the aid of circuit diagram I should be able to find faulty component(s). The discrete devices should be no problem, but the ICs may no longer be available - here's hoping.
Thanks!! I just bought this
Submitted on October 30th, 2008 by Dai101Thanks!! I just bought this in a flea market (in Mexico a "tianguis") and want to know all about it and to give some proper care and maintenance.
Thanks!
Submitted on October 7th, 2008 by aspen00Finding the manuals for this has been great. Thank you!
Thank you :)
Submitted on March 22nd, 2008 by Graham_axfordI bought this turntable secound hand and it never had a book with it, this will help me to find parts for it such as rubber band etc :)
cheers very much :)
Kind reagrds Graham :)
Rubber band? It needs no
Submitted on July 19th, 2008 by FoxRubber band? It needs no 'rubber band', it's a direct drive turntable :D
Hi It needs a rubber band
Submitted on July 27th, 2008 by mfdavoHi It needs a rubber band (actually a neoprene one) to drive the tone arm mechanism.
Neoprene band
Submitted on September 29th, 2009 by sgibertiI just dug out my 1600MK2 after many years in the original box. My band was also broken as it just deteriorated while in storage. I used a simple rubber band and it is working just the way it did all those years ago when I bought it brand new. This is a great turntable.