Technics SL-QD35

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The Technics SL-QD35 is an automatic vinyl turntable that was introduced by the Japanese electronics company, Panasonic (formerly known as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.), in the late 1970s. This turntable is part of the Quartz Drive components family, which aimed to improve the inconsistency issues present in earlier analog audio technology by using a quartz oscillator, ensuring accurate timing and reducing wear and tear on the stylus. The SL-QD35 boasted several advanced features for its time, such as a high-torque direct-drive beltless motor and low vibration use that contributed to its higher price tag compared to other turntables in its category. It also had a selectable antiskating control that enabled listeners to adjust the weight applied to the cartridge according to the specific record being played, minimizing noise and distortion in the sound reproduction. Overall, the Technics SL-QD35 represented a significant step in the evolution of analog turntables, and its name has become synonymous with high-quality audio equipment in the decades since its release.