Technics SL-B205

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The Technics SL-B205 is an analog turntable that was produced by the Japanese audio equipment manufacturer, Panasonic (formerly known as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.). This turntable model was part of Technics' SL (Super Lightweight) series of turntables, which were introduced in the mid-1970s.The SL-B205 featured a high-torque DC servo motor, which provided stable and accurate speed control, as well as a heavy die-cast aluminum magnetic chassis that minimized vibration and resonance. The turntable platters were made of high-density resin, reducing resonance and ensuring a quiet listening experience.One distinctive feature of the SL-B205 was its use of a ceramic coated-vinyl stylus, which improved tracking performance and reduced distortion, particularly at very high frequencies.The SL-B205 was part of a wider trend in the late 1970s and early 1980s towards the use of high-torque DC servo motors in turntables, as these offered greater speed accuracy and stability, particularly in a crowded signal environment. Overall, the SL-B205 was a well-regarded turntable model, known for its high-end sound quality and innovative features, and continues to hold a place in audiophile circles to this day.