Technics SL-40CBT Direct Drive Bluetooth Turntable

Description SL-40CBT The stylish and sophisticated Technics SL-40CBT is a Direct Drive turntable featuring Bluetooth connectivity, allowing anyone to rediscover music with precision and warmth. This is authentic analogue quality, reimagined for modern living. Bluetooth makes it easy to connect your wireless headphones or wireless hi-fi speakers, and create a system without complicated cabling or setup fuss. The natural texture of SL-40CBT is crafted from MDF, a wood-based material with fine layered fibres, offering quiet warmth and subtle presence—bringing harmony to any living space. With the included cartridge and built-in phono amplifier precisely matched for optimal performance, simply connect to active speakers or an amplifier and passive speakers—and confidently enjoy vinyl playback immediately. Direct Drive For decades, Technics’ direct drive has delivered accurate, maintenance-free rotation. This mechanism, which directly spins the platter with strong torque, has evolved to offer even greater precision with a coreless motor that eliminates cogging. Digital control elevates rotation accuracy to the highest level through precise speed detection, per-unit calibration during production, and digitally optimised motor drive signals. Built-In Phono Stage The built-in MM phono equalizer, optimally tuned to the included cartridge, along with the premium components and case, delivers clear sound with minimal noise. Separate PCBs for power, motor control, and phono EQ are placed away from the tonearm with crossover-free wiring. This minimises sound distortion. Precision Components While minimising the tonearm base size, the design inherits the traditional S-shape and ensures high tracking performance via micron-level precision engineering. The included Audio-Technica AT-VM95C cartridge features a conical stylus that delivers clear sound. With the built-in phono EQ, it ensures optimal performance. Rigid rotation and precise torque control are achieved by a 1.26 kg die-cast aluminium platter with reinforced ribs and a directly mounted motor magnet. Excellent vibration resistance and reduced howling are achieved by newly tuned insulators. It’s rubber hardness is optimised to shift resonance outside the audible range. Features High-Precision Stable Rotation with Coreless Direct Drive Motor System A Compact Design & Natural Texture That Harmonises & Maximising with Living Space Enjoy Analog Sound Wirelessly with Built-in Bluetooth Ready to Play – Built-in Phono Equaliser and Cartridge for Instant Vinyl Playback Traditional S-Shaped Tonearm for Accurate Groove Tracking Harmonises & Maximising Rotation Accuracy Via Digital Control Specifications Turntable Drive Method: Direct Drive Motor: Brushless DC motor Turntable Speeds: 33 / 45 Build-up Characteristics: 0.7 s. from standstill to 33 rpm Braking system: Electronic brake Wow & Flutter: 0.025 %　WRMS Platter: Aluminium die-cast Diameter：300 mm Weight：Approx. 1.26 kg (including mat) Tonearm Type: Static Balance Effective Length: 230 mm Overhang: 15 mm Tracking Error Angle: Within 2° 32’　(outer groove), Within 0° 32’　(inner groove) Offset Angle: 22° Cartridge: audio-technica AT-VM95C Bluetooth Version: 5.4 Wireless Classification: Class 1 Supported Profiles: A2DP Supported Codecs: Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive, SBC Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz Band FH-SS Operating Distance: 10 m Line of sight General Audio Outputs: PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1 / EARTH TERMINAL x 1 / LINE (Pin Jack) x1 Power Supply: AC 220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 4 W (Power ON), 0.3 W (Power OFF) Dimensions (W x H x D): 430 x 128 x 353 mm Weight: Approx. 7.1 kg Included 1 x SL-40CBT Turntable 1 x Turntable mat 1 x Dust cover 1 x EP record adaptor 1 x Balance weight 1 x Headshell with cartridge 1 x Phono cable 1 x Phono earth lead 1 x AC power supply cord 1 x Documentation Full Technics Range Available Unilet Sound & Vision are official retail partners for Technics, providing sales, advice and assistance on their entire range of high-quality products. Please do get in touch if you would like a demonstration or wish to purchase. More Information SL-40CBT Turntable, by Technics