Technics SL-50C Direct Drive Turntable (Pre-Order)

Technics SL-50C

Direct Drive Turntable with Phono Preamplifier

Timeless Sound. Today’s Style.

Built on Technics’ legacy of coreless direct drive, this new series blends trusted sound with a compact, elegant design — available in Terracotta Brown, Black, and Grey.

The SL-50C maintains the classic Technics turntable characteristics, such as the iron-coreless direct drive motor and the high-precision S-shaped aluminum tonearm, while evolving in a new, sleek design and useability to meet the expectations of today’s vinyl enthusiasts. Aimed at both newcomers and those upgrading from entry-level set ups, the turntable integrates seamlessly into stylish modern interiors, offering high quality performance, simplicity and elegance.

Natural texture

Crafted from MDF, a wood-based material with fine layered fibers, offering quiet warmth and subtle presence — bringing harmony to any living space.

Access more records

Supports 33⅓, 45, and 78 rpm for access to a wider range of records.

Optimized for instant vinyl playback

With the included cartridge and built-in phono amplifier precisely matched for optimal performance, simply connect to active speakers or an amplifier and passive speakers — and confidently enjoy vinyl playback immediately.

Driven by the Technics legacy

For decades, Technics’ direct drive has delivered accurate, maintenance-free rotation. This mechanism, which directly spins the platter with strong torque, has evolved to offer even greater precision with a coreless motor that eliminates cogging.

 

Cartridge

 

The included 2M Red cartridge features a elliptical stylus that delivers clear sound, precisely matched with the built-in phono EQ for optimal performance.

 

Platter

 

Rigid rotation and precise torque control are achieved by a 1.26kg die-cast aluminum platter with reinforced ribs and a directly mounted motor magnet.

 

Insulator

 

 

Excellent vibration resistance and reduced howling are achieved by newly tuned insulators. It’s rubber hardness is optimized to shift resonance outside the audible range.

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Intelligence Behind the Spin

Digital Control
Digital control elevates rotation accuracy to the highest level through (1) precise speed detection, (2) Per-unit calibration during production, and (3) digitally optimized motor drive signals.

Circuit Layout
Separate PCBs for power, motor control, and phono EQ are placed away from the tonearm with crossover-free wiring. This minimizes distortion of sound.

PHONO Circuit
The built-in MM phono equalizer, optimally tuned to the included cartridge, along with the premium components and case, delivers clear sound with minimal noise.