Technics SL-231 The SL-231 belt drive turntable is very reliable and a great performer as always from Technics The highest quality belt-driven SL Technics brought to market. Most of the technology was still used in the SL B 300 from 1984. Identical in construction with the SL 230 (silver). This is a fully automatic turntable, so no risk of damaging your stylus or vinyl when lowering the needle or lifting the arm at the end of the record.

Years of manufacture: 1977-78, Made in: Japan, Colour: anthracite

New drive belt and needle installed and ready to go.

The dust cover has the usual light scuff marks and one small scratch (see photos)

Specifications

• Drive method: belt drive
• Motor: FG servo dc motor
• Platter: 304mm aluminium diecast
• Speeds: 33 and 45rpm
• Wow and flutter: 0.045%
• Rumble: 70dB
• Tonearm: universal tubular arm, static balance type
• Effective length: 230mm
• Overhang: 15mm
• Offset angle: 22 degrees
• Cartridge weight range: 5.5 to 8.5g
• Headshell weight: 9g
• Dimensions: 430 x 176 x 375mm
• Weight: 4.8kg I live in Kaukapakapa and would prefer pick up on completion of the sale but I am able to drop off the turntable during daylight hours to North Shore or Central Auckland addresses.