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Technics SL-QL1 Linear Tracking Direct Drive Turntable - $250 (Van Ness / UDC)
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From VinylEngine:
The Technics SL-QL1 features quartz phase-locked control with integral rotor/platter direct-drive motor. The dynamically balanced, linear tracking tonearm uses an optoelectronic sensor and microcomputer control for fully automatic operation. The cabinet is made from die-cast aluminium with a TNRC non resonant base. Automatic functions of the SL-QL1 include record speed selection, two-speed forward and reverse search, cueing with mute and repeat.
Specifications:
Platter: 312mm aluminium die-cast
Motor: ultra low speed brushless DC
Wow and flutter: 0.025% WRMS
Rumble: -78dB
Tonearm type: Dynamic balance linear tracking gimbal suspension
Effective mass: 9g including cartridge
Resonant frequency: 12Hz
Cartridge type: moving magnet type
Frequency response: 20 to 35,000Hz +-3dB
Dimensions: 430 x 88 x 350mm
Weight: 7.4kg
I’ve used it only occasionally since replacing the tracking belt, as I have two higher end turntables, and it worked fine. I installed a new, premium cartridge - an Audio Technica AT450 with a nude-mounted elliptical.
Easy pickup in DC, and you’ll have the opportunity to check it before purchase, but otherwise sold as is given it’s a vintage piece. Open to reasonable offers.