Technics SL-1700 MK 2 specifications

General

Connections

Tech nical data

Special equipment

Outputs: 2 x RCA (cable permanently mounted), 1 x Ground connection (permanently mounted)
Inputs: None

Drive: Direct drive
Motor: quartz-controlled, phase-locked DC motor
Speed: 33 1/3, 45 rpm
Synchronisation fluctuations: 0.025% WRMS (JIS 5521), ± 0,035 % ( IEC 98A)
Rumble noise distance:
- IEC 98A unrated: 56 dB
- IEC 98A Rated: 78 dB
Turntable: Aluminum injection molding, 332 mm
a956e985535b8d57732d14dfa0e4c71ating mode: Semi-automatic
Pitch: ± 6 %
Tonearm: tubular arm, statically balanced
- Needle support: 0 - 2.5 g
- effective axle length: 230 mm
- Overhang: 15 mm
- Angle of curvature: 22°
Pickup: Technics EPC-207 C (MM)

The covers of the Tech nics SL-1200MK2/1210MK2, which are still available for about 50€ to 60€, also fit on the SL-1600MK2/1610MK2 if you still have its original hinges. The cover of the SL-1200MK2/1210MK2 is slightly flatter than that of the SL-1600MK2/1610MK2 and has a small dome at the back right, where the tonearm suspension sits.

The turntable does not have a built-in phono preamplifier and therefore requires an amplifier with a phono input. If the amplifier has only normal line inputs, you have to insert a small phono preamplifier between the turntable and the amplifier. These phono preamplifiers are available from about 40 €.

The automatic lift is driven by a separate motor via a small rubber belt. In used equipment, this rubber is often cracked or it has dissolved. Replacement belts are still available today and replacing the belt is a fumble, but not rocket science.