Technics SL-7

Fully-Automatic Linear Tracking Turntable (1981-1983)

Quartz controlled direct drive system

Description

Turntable speed on the Technics SL7 is chosen automatically according to opto-electronic detection of the record size while the speed select knob is in auto position.

There is, therefore, no need to manually choose turntable speed or record size.

When the upper cabinet is closed, the stabiliser contacts the upper record label area to keep the record firmly in place.

Around the circumference of the stabiliser is a stroboscope synchronised with the quartz oscillator reference frequency, so that you can easily confirm correct rotational speed.

Specifications

Platter: 300mm aluminium die-cast

Speed accuracy: within +-0.002%

Wow and flutter: 0.025% WRMS

Rumble: -78dB

Tonearm type: Dynamic balance linear tracking gimbal suspension

Cartridge type: EPC-P202 moving magnet stereo

Dimensions: 315 x 88 x 315mm

Weight: 7kg

Review

The SL7 was better still, giving improved detail, and it was also found to sound better than the original SL10 - £220 HiFi Choice 1983