Technics SL-BD22K
A semi-automatic belt-drive turntable with pitch control and P-mount cartridge compatibility.
Overview
The Technics SL-BD22K is a belt-drive turntable made by Technics for both home and DJ use. It is semi-automatic. You set the tonearm down at the start of the record by hand, and it returns on its own at the end. There is a +6% pitch control for speed adjustment. The cartridge connector is the T4P P-mount type, so various P-mount cartridges will fit. The cabinet is built to resist vibration, and the tonearm is a highly sensitive gimbal suspension design for better tracking.
Specifications
| Product type | Belt-Drive Turntable |
| Drive type | Auto Belt-Drive |
| Operation type | Semi Auto |
| Cartridge system | T4P P-Mount cartridge connector system |
| Tonearm | highly sensitive gimbal suspension tonearm |
| Pitch control | +6% pitch control |
| Feature | automatic tonearm return at the end of the record |
| Feature | anti-vibration cabinet design |
| Feature | accepts P-mount cartridges |
| Original price | $129.95 |
| Market status | DISCONTINUED |
Market
Owners note that the SL-BD22K has limited upgrade potential, though it works reliably when maintained. One reported problem is a very slow cueing down speed. Cleaning the cueing mechanism and re-greasing it with fresh soft grease fixes it.
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