Technics SL J110 (c. 1980s)

A fully automatic belt-drive turntable with DC servo motor and 300mm aluminium platter

Overview

The Technics SL-J110R is a fully automatic turntable system for home hi-fi use. It is belt-drive, powered by a DC servo motor, and plays at 33 and 45 rpm. It has pitch control and a 300mm aluminium platter for stable rotation. Technics marketed it as the "DC Servo Automatic Turntable System," which puts precision and automation right in the name.

Specifications

Type	Automatic turntable
Drive method	Belt-drive
Platter	300mm aluminium
Motor	DC servo
Speeds	33 and 45 rpm
Pitch control	±6%
Wow and flutter	0.06% WRMS
Rumble	-70dB (DIN B)
Tonearm	Static balance, universal type
Effective length	228.6mm
Overhang	15mm
Tracking error angle	0°32' per 1cm radius
Applicable cartridge weight	3.5 ~ 6.5g (including shell)
Power requirements	AC 120V, 220-240V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption	6W
Dimensions	430 x 135 x 360mm (W x H x D)
Weight	5.2kg
Original fitted cartridge	Panasonic Technics EPC-24CS
Original fitted stylus	Panasonic Technics EPS-24CS

Design

The SL-J110R is a belt-drive, fully automatic turntable. The DC servo motor system is there for precise speed control and low wow and flutter. The tonearm is a static balance universal type. The whole thing was built as an integrated automatic playback system for consumer hi-fi setups.

Market

Units turn up on eBay and other secondhand hi-fi markets, and one listing notes a non-working condition. A restoration video shows a trash-picked unit being brought back to life, so hobbyists are clearly paying attention. HiFiShark tracks listings across over 400 sites, with a median price based on 36 trusted listings as of 2026.