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, belt-drive turntable with a frequency generator servo motor. Production is documented as 1978 to 1979, and some sources cite use into the early 1980s. It was designed to be easy to use. The tonearm is a universal type that accepts cartridges in 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 frequency generator servo motor and the belt drive keep the platter turning at a steady speed. The universal tonearm adds to the consistent performance and low vibration.

Market

The usual trouble is speed regulation. Cleaning the fine-tune speed controls and replacing the belt often fixes it. Some users report the pitch drifting, which hurts playback accuracy. Maintenance typically means a new belt and recalibrating the speed settings.

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