Technics SL-D3

Brand: Technics

The Technics SL-D3 is a compact, direct-drive turntable that was released by Panasonic (then known as Matsushita) in the late 1980s. It features a high-torque direct-drive motor, a die-cast aluminum platter, and a dynamic anti-skating system. The SL-D3 also has a switchable phono/line output, allowing it to be connected to both a phono stage and a line input on a receiver or amplifier. Overall, the SL-D3 is highly regarded for its smooth, detailed sound and is considered a classic turntable in the audiophile community.

• Drive: Direct Drive
• Motor: DC
• Control: Servo
• Automation: Full-Auto
• Changer: No
• Suspension:
• Rumble: -75dB
• Wow and Flutter: 0.03% wrms
• Speeds: 33, 45 rpm
• Platter: 312 mm
• Tonearm: S-Shaped
• Dimensions: 430 x 130 x 375 mm
• Weight: 7.1 kg
• Year: 1979
• Price: $170 (1979)