Technics SL-B100 (1983)
Overview
The Technics SL-B100 is a belt-drive turntable made in 1983. It has a straight tonearm and takes a P-mount cartridge. It plays 33 and 45 RPM, with FG Servo speed control and a DC ControlServo motor. The platter is 304 mm in diameter, and the whole unit weighs 3.2 kg. It sits in the Technics belt-drive line and shares parts with several related models.
Specifications
| Drive System | Belt-drive |
| Motor | DC ControlServo |
| Speed Control | FG Servo speed control |
| Speeds | 33 and 45 RPM |
| Tonearm type | Straight arm |
| Cartridge type | P-mount |
| Platter | 304 mm |
| Wow and Flutter | approx. 0.045% WRMS |
| Rumble | -70dB |
| Weight | 3.2 kg |
Product Family
The SL-B100 uses the same belt as the SL-B100, SL-B100M, SL-B100MC, SL-B100K, SL-B200, and SL-B200M.
Market
The SL-B100 has been listed at $250.00 USD, with one sold-out example priced at $100.00. Used units have gone for as little as $40. The usual maintenance items are belts, grounding wires, and cartridges or styli. Replacement belts are available.
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