Japanese-Made Technics SL-B200 Belt Drive Turntable - A Reliable Classic from the Mid-1980s

This Technics SL-B200 turntable represents the exceptional engineering and reliability that made Technics a respected name in analog audio. Manufactured in Japan during the mid-1980s, this belt-drive turntable delivers stable playback with its precision DC motor and frequency generator servo control system that ensures accurate, consistent speed.

The SL-B200 features a robust 304mm aluminum die-cast platter that provides excellent stability while minimizing unwanted resonance. Its statically balanced straight tonearm delivers precise tracking across your vinyl records.

Despite being positioned as an entry-level model in the Technics lineup, the SL-B200 offers impressive performance with minimal wow and flutter (0.045% wrms) and excellent rumble characteristics (70dB), ensuring your records sound their best. The simple, elegant design reflects Technics' commitment to functionality and aesthetic appeal.

The turntable's belt drive system provides excellent isolation from motor vibrations, resulting in cleaner sound reproduction. Speed selection between 33⅓ and 45 rpm is straightforward, making this turntable versatile for playing both albums and singles.

Type: Has been converted to a fully manual table with a simple switch mounted at the rear of the unit to start and stop the platter rotation. Tonearm cue mechanism works nicely to gently raise and lower the tonearm.

Motor: DC motor

Control method: Frequency generator servo control

Platter: 304mm aluminum die-cast

Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm

Wow and flutter: 0.045% wrms

Rumble: 70dB

Tonearm: Statically balanced straight tonearm

Effective tonearm length: 230mm

Overhang: 15mm

Cartridge / Stylus: Japanese-engineered Technics P328 phono cartridge, featuring the distinctive yellow stylus housing that has become iconic among vinyl enthusiasts and collectors.

The Technics P328 represents the pinnacle of convenience in turntable setup, utilizing the user-friendly P-mount (T4P) system that revolutionized home audio in the 1980s. This plug-and-play cartridge eliminates the need for complex alignment procedures or weight adjustments, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced audiophiles looking for hassle-free vinyl playback.

Known for delivering Technics' signature balanced sound profile, the P328 offers warm midrange reproduction with controlled bass response and smooth high frequencies. The cartridge provides excellent channel separation and tracking ability, handling even difficult passages with minimal distortion.

The transparent yellow stylus housing not only provides distinctive aesthetics but also offers practical benefits - making stylus inspection and cleaning significantly easier than with standard black cartridges.

Dimensions: 430 x 93 x 375mm (16.9 x 3.7 x 14.8 inches), Weight: 3.3kg (7.3 lbs)

This Japanese-made fully manual Technics SL-B200 offers excellent value for vinyl enthusiasts seeking a reliable, well-engineered turntable from one of audio's most respected brands. With proper care, it will continue to deliver enjoyable analog playback for many years to come. Add this classic Technics turntable to your system today!


Asking $145; buy with confidence and benefit from Radique's "Bumper to Bumper" warranty and Perpetual trade back policy.


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