Technics SL-BD2
A semi-automatic 2-speed belt-drive turntable with FG servo control and a static balance tonearm.
Overview
The Technics SL-BD2 is a semi-automatic belt-drive turntable. It plays at 2 speeds and has auto-return and auto-stop. The tonearm is straight, with a plug-in connector and a static balance design. FG servo control regulates the motor speed, which keeps the speed stable.
Specifications
| Drive method | belt drive |
| Type | semi automatic turntable |
| Speeds | 2-speed |
| Tonearm | static balance, straight tonearm with plug-in connector |
| Motor control | FG servo control |
| Wow and Flutter | 0.025% WRMS |
Design
The SL-BD2 is a semi-automatic turntable with a static balance tonearm and FG servo motor control for speed regulation.
Market
Units have turned up listed as "Very Good (Used)" with minor marks, and as "New in box" elsewhere. A service manual is available. One owner noted, "They do not last forever it seems," which hints at longevity concerns.
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