Technics Premium Class SL-1500C Direct Drive Turntable in silver from Todds Hi Fi

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A direct drive turntable from Technics with a coreless motor, a built-in phono equaliser, a bundled Ortofon 2M Red cartridge and an auto lifter. Technics lists it in white, silver and black.

Technics says the SL-1500C brings technology from the SL-1200 Series and the high-end SL-1000R into the motor drive. It plays 33-1/3, 45 and 78 rpm records, and Technics describes it as a complete turntable with a built-in phono equaliser and a cartridge, so you do not need to prepare either separately.

Drive

Direct drive, coreless motor

Speeds

33-1/3, 45 and 78 rpm

Cartridge

Ortofon 2M Red (supplied)

Phono stage

Built-in phono equaliser

Auto lifter

Yes

Weight

Approx. 9.9 kg

Why you will love it

Coreless direct drive motor

Technics says the single-rotor, coreless direct drive motor is tuned from the one used in the SL-1200GR. Motor control is matched to the inertial mass of the two-layer platter, which has deadening rubber over its whole rear surface. Technics says this removes the rotation irregularity called cogging.

Technics SL-1500C direct drive turntable in silver, angled view

Close view of the Technics SL-1500C tonearm bearing

Chassis and tonearm

The aluminium die-cast chassis is joined to an ABS and glass fibre material in a two-layer construction. The insulator uses a spring and rubber for vibration damping. The tonearm is a static balance universal S-shape tonearm. Technics says it uses the same gimbal suspension and machined housing as the SL-1200 Series for high initial sensitivity.

Built-in phono equaliser and cartridge

The SL-1500C has a built-in phono equaliser with a shielded structure. A switch turns the LINE output off when it is not used. Technics says the PHONO output has its own power supply, isolated from the LINE output, and that the isolated terminals prevent wiring mistakes. The supplied cartridge is an Ortofon 2M Red, which Technics describes as highly acclaimed as an MM cartridge.

Auto lifter

At the end of the record the Auto Lifter raises the cartridge automatically. Technics says it is built into the base of the tonearm, uses no motor power and has no electrical or vibrational impact. It adds that this prevents unnecessary wear on records and the stylus.

Design and terminals

Technics describes a simple design without unnecessary frills. The power cable is removable, and the PHONO and LINE terminals are gold-plated.

Technics SL-1500C turntable in a living room setting

Is it right for you?

A great fit if you…

Want a turntable that works with an amplifier line input, using the built-in phono equaliser
Want a cartridge included, with an Ortofon 2M Red already fitted to the supplied head shell
Like the idea of an auto lifter at the end of the record
Play 33-1/3, 45 and 78 rpm records

Worth knowing

Technics lists the colours as white, silver and black
Technics lists a LINE output and a PHONO output, and a switch to turn the LINE output off
The supplied cartridge is a moving magnet type, as Technics describes the 2M Red as an MM cartridge
It weighs approx. 9.9 kg and measures 453 x 169 x 372 mm, so check your shelf

Build your system

The SL-1500C has its own phono equaliser, so it can connect to a line input. These items are on our site.

Amplifier: Browse our stereo amplifiers to connect the turntable
Speakers: Add bookshelf and stand-mount speakers to complete a stereo system
Phono preamp: If you prefer to use the PHONO output with an outboard stage, the Pro-Ject Phono Box S3 B phono preamplifier and the Pro-Ject Phono Box S2 phono preamplifier are MM/MC phono preamplifiers
Care: The Pro-Ject Clean it carbon fibre stylus brush and Pro-Ject Brush it carbon fibre record brush help keep the stylus and records clean
Other turntables: The Technics SL-1200G direct drive turntable and Technics SL-1210G direct drive turntable have no built-in phono stage listed. Browse all turntables

Specifications

Turntable

Type	Direct drive manual turntable
Speeds	33-1/3, 45 and 78 r/min
Starting torque	0.18 N·m / 1.8 kg·cm
Build-up	0.7 s from standstill to 33-1/3 rpm
Wow and flutter	0.025 % W.R.M.S.
Platter	Aluminium die-cast, 332 mm, approx. 2.0 kg including rubber sheet

Tonearm

Type	Universal static balance
Effective length	230 mm
Overhang	15 mm
Tracking error angle	Within 2° 32' (outer groove), within 0° 32' (inner groove), 30 cm record
Cartridge weight range, no auxiliary weight	5.6 to 12.0 g (14.3 to 20.7 g with head shell)
With auxiliary weight	10.0 to 16.4 g (18.7 to 25.1 g with head shell)
Head shell terminal lug	1.2 mm diameter 4-pin

Connections and power

Audio output	PHONO (pin jack) x 1, earth terminal x 1, LINE (pin jack) x 1
Power supply	AC 110 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption	8 W approx., 0.2 W standby

General

Bundled cartridge	Ortofon 2M Red
Colours	White, silver, black
Dimensions (W x H x D)	453 x 169 x 372 mm
Weight	Approx. 9.9 kg

Specifications from Technics (SL-1500C product page, technics.com Australia), checked November 2026.

What is in the box

Turntable
Turntable sheet
Dust cover
EP record adaptor
Balance weight
Auxiliary weight
Head shell
Cartridge (Ortofon 2M Red)
PHONO cable
PHONO earth lead
AC power supply cord
Owner's manual

Questions people ask

Does the SL-1500C have a built-in phono preamp?

Yes. Technics lists a built-in phono equaliser, plus a switch to turn the LINE output off.

Is a cartridge included?

Yes. Technics lists an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge among the accessories.

What speeds does it play?

33-1/3, 45 and 78 r/min.

Does it have an auto lifter?

Yes. Technics says the Auto Lifter raises the cartridge automatically at the end of the record.

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Dr S. B.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 days ago
Great aesthetics & build
The title says it all . I had Technics components in the 80's- yes I am that old & they were great . Not a fan of the DJ aesthetic so this is really a clean & simple & ,I would say ,a classier look.Very keen to see where a cartridge upgrade takes it but this a good start . Pairs well with the Sonus Faber speakers
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
7 months ago
SL 1500C
Absolutely awesome turntable for the money
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