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It is also equipped with a switch to turn the LINE output off when it is not being used. The turntable has been designed to thoroughly shut-out adverse effects to the PHONO output. The dedicated power supply for the PHONO output terminal is isolated from the power supply for the LINE output terminal, and has been designed to prioritize sound quality by minimising the wiring of the PHONO signal. The isolated terminals also prevent wiring mistakes. An Ortofon 2M RED cartridge, which is highly acclaimed as an MM cartridge, has been selected for the bundled cartridge. Combining this high-quality cartridge with the performance of the SL-1500C will maximise the sound quality of vinyl records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquipped with an Auto Lifter Function That Allows You to Enjoy Playing Records More Comfortably\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the tonearm reaches the end of the record, the Auto Lifter function automatically raises the cartridge. 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A carefully tuned combination of discrete components and an op-amp—refined through repeated listening tests—delivers high sound quality. 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Unlike belt drive and other systems, direct drive systems rotate the motor at low speed and directly drive the platter, thus providing numerous advantages, such as the almost complete absence of degradation in S\/N ratio due to motor vibration and deceleration mechanisms, as well as high reliability over a long period time because of not requiring parts replacement.And in 2016, Technics developed the twin-rotor, surface-facing, coreless direct drive motor with rotor magnets placed on both sides, thereby eliminating the rotation irregularity of the motor, referred to as \"cogging,\" which was a unique issue for direct drive systems. This motor was adopted for the SL-1200G, which once again drew a significant response in the hi-fi market. The SL-1210GR2 inherits the same design philosophy with the new development of a single-rotor, surface-facing, coreless direct drive motor, resulting in the elimination of cogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Stage Silent Power Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Noise Switching Circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse of a high-speed switching power supply ensures a stable supply capacity and less ripple and humming. Applying a switching power supply to a turntable eliminates the need for a large transformer and countermeasures for the ensuing mechanical vibrations.A switching frequency of above 100 kHz limits the impact of noise on the music playback bandwidth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Injection Active Noise Cancelling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis technology combines a noise detection device with an error amplifier. It detects residual noise in the power supply and applies an inverse phase current to remove noise components. It removes low frequency noise more effectively than a regulator to ensure a more ideal power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePursuing Rigidity and Vibration Damping Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platter achieves high rigidity and vibration damping characteristics by using a two-layer construction with deadening rubber applied to the entire rear surface of the aluminium die-cast to eliminate the unnecessary resonance that is otherwise relayed to the record, thereby producing clear sound.To increase the inertial mass and reduce vibration, the shape of the aluminium die-cast portion was optimized by simulation. At 2.5 kg (including the rubber mat), the SL-1210GR2 platter is 0.8 kg heavier than that of the previous SL-1200MK5. Also, the back surface of the platter has strengthening ribs added to improve rigidity. Increasing the surface area of contact with the deadening rubber achieves damping characteristics that are more than twice those of the SL-1200MK5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonearm Achieving High Initial-Motion Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tonearm tracks the rotation of the record and enables reading with high precision, and the tonearm inherited by Technics is the traditionally used static-balance universal S-shaped tonearm, employing an aluminium pipe with excellent light weight and rigidity for the material of the tonearm pipe. With its gimbal suspension construction, the tonearm bearing section uses a cut-processed housing that employs high-precision bearings, as in the SL-1210G and SL-1210GR. The high initial-motion sensitivity of 5 mg or less is achieved through manual assembly and adjustment by skilled artisans. This enables the grooves etched into the records to be accurately traced. In addition, one type of auxiliary weight comes included, and the cartridge can be swapped with a variety of other cartridges to match the music genre or feeling. 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