Technics SL-230
A fully automatic belt-drive turntable from Technics, produced in the late 1970s.
Overview
The Technics SL-230 is a fully automatic turntable made by Technics. It uses a belt-drive system and features a frequency generator servo motor. Production is documented as occurring from 1978 to 1979, with some sources citing use into the early 1980s. The SL-230 was designed for ease of use, It has a universal tonearm and accepts cartridges within a 5.5 to 8.5g weight range, with a 9g headshell.
Specifications
| Operation type | fully automatic |
| Drive method | belt drive |
| Motor type | frequency generator servo |
| Cartridge weight range | 5.5 to 8.5g |
| Headshell weight | 9g |
| Dimensions | 430 x 176 x 375mm |
| Weight | 4.8kg or 15.2 lbs |
Design
The SL-230 uses a frequency generator servo motor and belt-drive system to maintain stable platter rotation. It features a universal tonearm and contributing to consistent performance and low vibration.
Market
Common issues include speed regulation problems, often resolved by cleaning the fine-tune speed controls and replacing the belt. Some users report the unit drifting in pitch, affecting playback accuracy. Maintenance typically involves belt replacement and calibration of speed settings.
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