Technics SL-B300 (1983–1985)
A 2-speed belt-drive turntable produced by Technics for the mid-1980s home audio market.
Overview
The Technics SL-B300 is a fully automatic or semi-automatic belt-drive turntable manufactured between 1983 and 1985. It supports playback at 33 and 45 RPM and features FG servo speed control for stable rotation. The turntable comes equipped with a static balanced tonearm and uses a P-mount cartridge, originally fitted with the Technics EPC-P27S MM T4P cartridge, which requires a tracking force of 1.25±0.25g.
Specifications
| Type | automatic turntable |
| Drive method | belt drive |
| Speed control | FG Servo speed control |
| Speeds | 33 and 45rpm |
| Tonearm | static balanced |
| Cartridge mount | P-mount |
| Original cartridge | Technics EPC-P27S MM T4P Cartridge |
| Recommended tracking force | 1.25±0.25g |
Market
The Technics SL-B300 originally sold for $130 in 1983. As of current listings, units are priced between $80 and $250 USD depending on condition and seller. Some users report issues with speed dropout, which may be related to belt wear, lubrication, or a dirty pitch control—cleaning with contact cleaner is a suggested maintenance step.
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