The Technics SL-1500C Series and the high-end SL-1000R model were lavishly inserted into the motor drive unit, a key part of the turntable. The motor exclusively tunes the single-rotor, coreless direct-drive motor adopted by the SL-1200GR in order to read the high rotation accuracy and high-precision signals of the record. Optimal motor control is conducted for the inertial mass of the two-layer structure platter on which the vinyl record is placed with deadening rubber on the entire back surface to eliminate unwanted resonance in the aluminum die-cast platter to eliminate the rotation irregularity called cogging.

The aluminum die-cast chassis is rigidly integrated with a special material consisting of ABS mixed with glass fiber to achieve a two-layer construction. The insulator is comprised of a spring and rubber to provide optimal vibration-damping characteristics. The tonearm is a static-balance universal S-shape tonearm, another Technics tradition. By adopting a high-precision bearing using the same gimbal suspension construction and machined housing as the SL-1200 Series, high initial sensitivity is achieved. In addition, reliability has been improved by incorporating a removable power cable and gold-plated terminals, which have less sound quality degradation, for the PHONO and LINE terminals.

Technics SL-1500C Premium Class Direct Drive Turntable:
Type: Direct Drive Manual Turntable

Drive System:
Motor Type: Direct Drive
Turntable Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 and 78 r/min
Starting Torque: 0.18 N・m / 1.8 kg・cm (1.56 lbs-in)
Build-up Characteristics: 0.7 s. from standstill to 33 1/3 rpm
Wow And Flutter: 0.025 % W.R.M.S.

Platter:
Platter Type: Aluminium diecast
Diameter: 332 mm (13-5/64 inch)
Weight: Approx. 2.0 kg (4.5 lbs) (Including Turntable Sheet)

Tonearm:
Type: Universal Static Balance
Effective Length: 230 mm (9-1/16")
Overhang: 15 mm (19/32")
Tracking Error Angle: Within 2° 32' (at the outer groove), Within 0° 32' (at the inner groove)
Applicable Cartridge Weight Range:
Without auxiliary weight: 5.6 - 12.0 g (14.3 - 20.7 g including head shell)
With auxiliary weight: 10.0 - 16.4 g (18.7 - 25.1 g including head shell)
Head Shell Terminal Lug: 1.2 mmφ 4-pin terminal lug

Outputs:
Analog Output: RCA PHONO cable with earth lead

General:
Power Supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 8 W (Approx. 0.2W Standby)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 453 x 169 x 372 mm (17-27/32 × 6-21/32 × 14-21/32 inch)
Weight: Approx. 9.9 kg (21.2 lbs)

Accessories:
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