Technics SL-40CPH Direct Drive Turntable System (Silky Gray)

SL-40CPH Turntable Key Features Reprenant le système éprouvé d’entraînement direct sans noyau de Technics, le SL-40C est imaginé pour la vie moderne, avec un boîtier compact, une connectivité Bluetooth® et des finitions en bois chaleureuses. ◊ Iron-Coreless Direct-Drive Motor: A coreless, brushless DC motor (12-pole, 9-coil) ensures fast startup (~0.7 seconds to 33 ⅓ rpm), low noise, and very stable speed. ◊ Built-in MM Phono Preamp: The turntable includes a built-in switchable phono equaliser (moving magnet type), so you can connect directly to active speakers or amplifiers without needing an external phono stage. ◊ Bluetooth Wireless Output: Supports Bluetooth connectivity (aptX Adaptive, SBC) to stream vinyl playback wirelessly to speakers or headphones. Great flexibility. ◊ Pre-installed Cartridge & Tonearm: Comes fitted with the Audio-Technica AT-VM95C cartridge (conical stylus) and an S-shaped aluminum tonearm for good tracking and minimal distortion. Platter is die-cast aluminium (~1.26 kg) with reinforcing ribs. ◊ Stylish Design & Build: Minimalist plinth made of MDF (rather than full die-cast aluminium), comes in modern finishes (Terracotta, Light Grey, Charcoal Black). Also has vibration-resistant insulator feet for better stability. ◊ Speed Options & Performance: Supports playback at 33⅓ and 45 RPM. Wow & flutter quoted at ~0.025% W.R.M.S. for stable and accurate rotation. ◊ Connectivity & Usability Features: Includes outputs for phono/line, Bluetooth pairing button, start/stop controls, and a design aimed at ease-of-use and plug-and-play experience. True Analog Sound, Tuned for Home Authentic analog quality, reimagined for modern life. Natural texture Made from MDF material, a wood-based material with fine overlapping fibers, it offers a warm tranquility and subtle presence, bringing harmony to any living space. Analog meets Bluetooth® ease Enjoy analog sound freely with built-in Bluetooth® technology: instantly connect to wireless speakers or headphones, without cables or complicated setup. * Supported codecs: Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive and SBC Optimized for instant vinyl playback With the included cartridge and built-in phono amplifier precisely matched for optimal performance, simply connect them to active speakers or an amplifier and passive speakers to immediately and confidently enjoy vinyl playback. Careful manufacturing Tonearm While reducing the size of the tonearm base, the design inherits the traditional S-shape and ensures high tracking performance through a micron-scale manufacturing process. Cell The included Audio-Technica AT-VM95C cartridge features a conical stylus that produces clear sound. Its built-in phono equalizer ensures optimal performance. Platter Rigid rotation and precise torque control are provided by a 1.26 kg die-cast aluminum platter with reinforced ribs and a directly mounted motor magnet. Insulating Excellent vibration resistance and whistling reduction are achieved through newly developed isolators. The rubber hardness is optimized to move resonance outside the audible range. The intelligence behind rotation Digital control Digital control takes rotation accuracy to the highest level through (1) precise speed sensing, (2) per-unit calibration during production, and (3) digitally optimized motor drive signals. Circuit layout The separate PCBs for the power supply, motor control, and phono equalizer are located away from the tonearm with crossover-free cables. This arrangement reduces sound distortion. PHONO circuit The built-in MM phono equalizer, optimally tuned to the supplied cartridge, along with the high-quality components and housing, delivers clear sound with minimal noise. Direct Drive, Legacy of Technics In 1970, Technics became the first in the world to successfully develop a direct drive system—one of the three main turntable drive types, alongside belt and idler drives. Stable Rotation and Reduced Vibration By connecting the motor directly to the platter, with no need for mechanical gears, it achieved highly stable rotation and reduced vibration, delivering both high sound quality and strong torque with outstanding durability. Technics Legacy Its robust and precise engineering quickly earned the trust of radio stations and recording studios. Even under heavy use, it delivered stable performance with minimal maintenance, making it a preferred choice for professionals. The technology has evolved and is now featured in the latest SL-40C, carrying on the legacy of the signature Technics sound.