Name: Technics SL-40CBT Direct Drive Bluetooth Turntable Silky Grey - Open Box
Brand: Technics
Price: 899.0 AUD
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Technics SL-40CBT Direct Drive Bluetooth Turntable Silky Grey - Open Box

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A compact direct drive turntable from Technics with a coreless motor, a built-in phono equaliser, a fitted audio-technica AT-VM95C cartridge and built-in Bluetooth. Technics lists aptX Adaptive and SBC codecs.

THIS IS AN OPEN BOX PRODUCT AND MAY HAVE SOME COSMETIC BLEMISHES, PHOTOS COMING SOON, HOWEVER WE WILL SEND PHOTOS TO YOU BEFORE SHIPPING TO CONFIRM WITH YOU. normal warranty applies

Technics describes the SL-40CBT as ready for instant vinyl playback. It has a matched cartridge and an integrated phono amplifier, so it can connect to active speakers, or to an amplifier with passive speakers. It also has a wireless Bluetooth output for wireless speakers or headphones.

Drive

Direct drive, coreless motor

Speeds

33-1/3 and 45 rpm

Cartridge

audio-technica AT-VM95C fitted

Phono stage

Built in, 36.5 dB gain

Bluetooth

5.4, aptX Adaptive and SBC

Size (W × H × D)

430 × 128 × 353 mm

Technics on the SL-40C series

Why you will love it

Coreless direct drive and digital control

Technics says its direct drive spins the platter directly with strong torque, and that the coreless motor eliminates cogging.

Technics lists digital control with precise speed detection, per-unit calibration during production and digitally optimised motor drive signals. It lists wow and flutter of 0.025% W.R.M.S.

Technics SL-40CBT turntable in Silky Grey, top view

Technics SL-40CBT turntable in Silky Grey from the front

Ready to play with a cartridge and phono equaliser

The SL-40CBT has an audio-technica AT-VM95C cartridge on its head shell and a built-in phono equaliser with 36.5 dB of gain.

The tonearm keeps Technics' traditional S-shape in a smaller base. It is a static balance arm with a 230 mm effective length.

Bluetooth and wired outputs

Technics lists built-in Bluetooth 5.4, Class 1, with the A2DP profile and aptX Adaptive and SBC codecs. It lists an operating distance of approximately 10 m line of sight.

Wired outputs are PHONO and LINE pin jacks, plus an earth terminal.

Rear panel of the Technics SL-40CBT showing the output terminals

Compact design

Technics says the turntable is constructed from MDF and describes its fine layered fibres as bringing warmth and subtlety to a living space.

The turntable is 430 mm wide, 128 mm high and 353 mm deep and weighs approximately 7.1 kg.

Is it right for you?

A great fit if you…

Want a turntable that works straight away, with a cartridge and phono equaliser built in
Want to play records through Bluetooth speakers or headphones
Want direct drive in a compact turntable

Worth knowing

Technics lists two speeds, 33-1/3 and 45 rpm, with no 78 rpm setting
Bluetooth supports aptX Adaptive and SBC, so your speakers or headphones need to support one of these
The turntable has no built-in speakers, so you need active speakers, or an amplifier and passive speakers
This listing is the Silky Grey finish

Build your system

Add speakers or an amplifier. Technics says the SL-40CBT connects easily to active speakers, or to an amplifier with passive speakers.

Active speakers: Try the KEF LSX II wireless bookshelf speakers
Amplifier: Pair with a Technics amplifier such as the Technics SU-G700M2 stereo integrated amplifier
Speakers: Add passive speakers such as the Technics SB-C600EK bookshelf speakers
Headphones: Listen over Bluetooth with Technics EAH-A800 wireless headphones
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Specifications

Turntable

Drive method	Direct drive
Motor	Brushless DC motor
Turntable speeds	33-1/3, 45 rpm
Build-up characteristics	0.7 s from standstill to 33-1/3 rpm
Braking system	Electronic brake
Wow and flutter	0.025% W.R.M.S.
Platter	Aluminium die-cast, 300 mm diameter, approx. 1.26 kg including mat

Tonearm and cartridge

Tonearm type	Static balance
Effective length	230 mm
Overhang	15 mm
Tracking error angle	Within 2° 32' (outer groove of 30 cm record); within 0° 32' (inner groove)
Offset angle	22°
Cartridge	audio-technica AT-VM95C

Phono and Bluetooth

Phono equaliser gain	36.5 dB
Bluetooth	Version 5.4, Class 1
Supported profile	A2DP
Supported codecs	Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, SBC
Operating distance	Approx. 10 m line of sight

Connections and general

Audio output	PHONO (pin jack) x 1, LINE (pin jack) x 1, earth terminal x 1
Power supply	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption	4 W (on), 0.3 W (off)
Dimensions (W × H × D)	430 × 128 × 353 mm
Weight	Approx. 7.1 kg

Specifications from the Technics SL-40CBT page on Panasonic Australia's website (Technics Australia), checked November 2026.

What is in the box

Turntable
Turntable mat
Dust cover
EP record adaptor
Balance weight
Head shell with cartridge
PHONO cable
PHONO earth lead
AC power supply cord
Owner's manual

Questions people ask

Does it have a built-in phono stage?

Yes. Technics lists a built-in phono equaliser with 36.5 dB of gain.

Which cartridge is fitted?

Technics lists an audio-technica AT-VM95C.

Which Bluetooth codecs does it support?

Technics lists Qualcomm aptX Adaptive and SBC over Bluetooth 5.4.

Which speeds does it play?

Technics lists 33-1/3 and 45 rpm.

Can I connect it to an amplifier?

Yes. Technics lists PHONO and LINE outputs. Technics says it can connect to active speakers, or to an amplifier with passive speakers.