Manual turntable SL-1210GME

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Overview
The SL-1210GME is the Master Edition of the SL-1200/1210 Grand Class series: a limited-production direct-drive turntable engineered for professional and high-end installation use. Available in a limited black run (SL-1210GME) and a silver counterpart (SL-1200GME). Production units are individually numbered.

Master Edition design

• Gold-painted embossed logo and serial-number plate identifying the limited edition.
• Magnesium tonearm with gold finish for reduced mass and consistent geometry.
• Two colour variants: Silver (SL-1200GME) and Black (SL-1210GME).

Drive technology

• Coreless direct-drive brushless DC motor with twin-rotor construction to eliminate cogging, maintain high torque and reduce bearing load and micro-vibrations.
• Upgraded ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive): PWM carrier frequency raised from ~2 kHz to >20 kHz to reduce audible motor noise and suppress micro-vibrations for improved audio fidelity.

Vibration resistance & mechanical design

• Three-layer turntable platter combining brass and aluminium die-cast with a damping rubber sheet on the rear surface; diameter 332 mm; platter weight approx. 3.6 kg (including rubber).
• Four-layer cabinet construction including a 10 mm hairline-processed aluminium top panel, aluminium die-cast, BMC and heavyweight rubber to increase rigidity and reduce resonance.
• Factory high-precision balance adjustment: each unit is fine-balanced and labeled "BALANCED" after adjustment.
• New zinc insulator using αGEL™ gelatinous material for shock absorption and vibration damping to minimise feedback.

Tonearm
The static-balance tonearm is made of cold-drawn magnesium for low mass and high stiffness. Gimbal suspension and high-precision bearings deliver high initial-motion sensitivity and accurate tracking across the record surface.

Circuit & power

• Multi-Stage Silent Power Supply: low-noise switching circuit combined with an active noise-canceling circuit.
• High-frequency switching power supply (>100 kHz) for stable output and low ripple; noise detection plus inverse-current cancellation reduces residual noise.
• Four-layer PCB layout separating power and ground lines for motor, digital and LED circuits to improve board rigidity and reduce interference.

Packaging
Eco-conscious packaging replaces styrene foam with corrugated cardboard cushioning, reducing plastic use by approximately 70% compared with prior packaging while maintaining protection for the heavy unit; accessories are consolidated in a single box for logistics efficiency.

Included accessories (summary)

• Turntable assembly, turntable sheet, dust cover
• EP record adapter, balance weight, auxiliary weight(s)
• Headshell, overhang gauge, cartridge screw set, cartridge spacer
• PHONO cable, PHONO earth lead, AC power cord, screw set for turntable, Owner's Manual

Specifications

• Model: SL-1210GME
• Drive method: Direct Drive
• Motor: Brushless DC motor (coreless, twin-rotor)
• Turntable speeds: 33-1/3, 45 and 78 rpm (78 rpm = 78.26 rpm when set)
• Starting torque: 0.32 N·m (3.3 kgf·cm)
• Build-up time: 0.7 s from standstill to 33-1/3 rpm
• Braking system: Electronic brake
• Wow and flutter: 0.025% W.R.M.S.
• Turntable platter: Brass and aluminium die-cast combined; diameter 332 mm; weight approx. 3.6 kg (including rubber sheet)
• Tonearm type: Static balance; effective length 230 mm; overhang 15 mm
• Tracking error angle: Within 2° 32' (outer groove of 30 cm (12")); Within 0° 32' (inner groove)
• Offset angle: 22°
• Arm height adjustment range: 0 - 6 mm
• Stylus pressure adjustment range: 0 - 4 g (Direct Reading)
• Headshell weight: Approx. 7.6 g
• Applicable cartridge weight ranges: multiple ranges depending on auxiliary weight configuration (see manual)
• Cartridge mounting dimension: 12.7 mm (1/2") interval
• Head shell terminal lug: 1.2 mmφ 4-pin terminal lug
• Audio output: PHONO (Pin Jack) x1; Earth terminal x1
• Power supply: AC 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Power consumption: 11 W (ON) / 0.3 W (OFF)
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 453 × 173 × 372 mm
• Weight: Approx. 18.0 kg
• Operating temperature range: 0 °C to +40 °C
• Operating humidity range: 35% to 80% RH (no condensation)