Technics SL-1900

Fully Automatic Direct Drive Turntable

Description

The Technics SL-1900 is a 2-speed, direct-drive turntable with fully automatic single disc playback.

A one-chip IC, incorporating 321 elements, controls motor speed for superb accuracy with servo control.

The tonearm mechanism gives convenient automatic set-down, lift-off and stop.

Memo-repeat control permits up to six repeated plays of the record, or continuous play.

The heavy monolithic bas and isolator system protects against external vibrations.

The SL-1900 comes complete with an EPC-270C-II moving magnet phono cartridge.

Specifications

Type: automatic turntable

Drive method: direct drive

Platter: 310mm aluminium diecast

Speeds: 33 and 45rpm

Pitch control: 10%

Wow and flutter: 0.03% WRMS

Rumble: -73dB

Tonearm: universal, static balanced

Effective length: 230mm

Overhang: 15mm

Dimensions: 137 x 430 x 334mm

Weight: 7.2kg

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Comments

Cueing lever doesn't work

Submitted on February 20th, 2010 by nodakotalars

My cueing lever does not affect the arm being raised and lowered. It appears to be stuck "up". I've had to remove the assembly to allow playing of albums.

The deck sat for 20 years so I'm sure that has something to do with it. If I push down lightly on the assembly, it does move a little; sort of "squishy" and I don't want to break something by pushing to hard.

Any ideas? It works great otherwise.

Lars

Cueing lever

Submitted on March 6th, 2010 by jahock

Lars

Sounds exactly like my situation. I have been ripping all my albums to WAV files using Audacity. (Awesome free software.) If I let it sit, the bar goes down overnight, but it's really annoying. I was planning to work on it today and possibly just remove the bar as you did. If you have received any advice from others, I would appreciate a note. Thanks, and good luck.

John

Sl-1900 Just stopped turning

Submitted on October 1st, 2009 by dcook

I was using it one night and it worked fine, the next night I went to use it and it just doesn't turn any more. The light turns on, the arm will lift and move over to the record. I just doesn't turn. I was wondering if anyone has ever had this happen before and/or if anyone has any idea what it could be be fore I start taking it apart. Also I've been looking for a cover and hinges for it, was wondering if anybody knows of a good place ro find one.

Thanks,

Daly

The sound is not loud enough

Submitted on April 8th, 2009 by glo

even if I raise the volume you still can't hear the record. I changed the needle.

phono preamp

Submitted on April 9th, 2009 by JaS

Hi,
Does your amp have a phono input suitable for your cartridge? The signal from the turntable is too low to run straight into a line level input.

Regards,
JaS