Technics SL-40CBT
A compact direct drive turntable, ready to play out of the box: the coreless direct drive motor Technics is known for, a built-in phono equaliser, an Audio-Technica AT-VM95C cartridge already fitted, and Bluetooth for when you want the record to play on the other side of the room. Five finishes.
- Coreless direct drive motor for high-precision, maintenance-free rotation
- Digital control of the drive signal for maximum rotation accuracy
- Built-in phono equaliser — connect straight to active speakers or any line input
- Audio-Technica AT-VM95C cartridge supplied, mounted in the head shell
- Bluetooth 5.4 with Qualcomm aptX Adaptive
- Traditional S-shaped tonearm, 230 mm effective length
- Compact cabinet, 430 mm wide, in five finishes
Specifications
| Drive method | Direct drive, coreless brushless DC motor |
|---|---|
| Turntable speeds | 33-1/3 and 45 rpm |
| Start-up | 0.7 s from standstill to 33-1/3 rpm |
| Braking | Electronic brake |
| Wow and flutter | 0.025 % W.R.M.S. |
| Platter | Aluminium die-cast, 300 mm, approx. 1.26 kg including mat |
| Tonearm | Static balance, traditional S-shape, 230 mm effective length |
| Overhang | 15 mm |
| Tracking error | Within 2° 32' at the outer groove, within 0° 32' at the inner groove |
| Offset angle | 22° |
| Phono equaliser | Built in, 36.5 dB gain |
| Cartridge | audio-technica AT-VM95C, supplied |
| Bluetooth | Version 5.4, class 1, A2DP |
| Bluetooth codecs | Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, SBC |
| Bluetooth range | Approx. 10 m line of sight |
| Outputs | PHONO (RCA), LINE (RCA), earth terminal |
| Power supply | AC 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption | 4 W on, 0.3 W off |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 430 × 128 × 353 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 7.1 kg |
| Finishes | Terracotta, Black, Grey, White, Blue |
Supplied with: Turntable mat, dust cover, EP record adaptor, balance weight, head shell with cartridge, PHONO cable, PHONO earth lead, mains cord and owner's manual.
Model codes
- Terracotta — SL-40CBTE-T, EAN 5025232981861
- Black — SL-40CBTE-K, EAN 5025232981854
- Grey — SL-40CBTE-H, EAN 5025232981878
- White — SL-40CBTE-W, EAN 5025232989171
- Blue — SL-40CBTE-A, EAN 5025232989157
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