Vintage Technics SP-15 // Turntable / ATP12T / Denon DL-103

The Technics SP-15 is built like a tank, so naturally, the SP-15 was one of the most common 'tables in use at radio stations around the world. This direct-drive workhorse is in perfect working condition, and despite a few pinpoint chips in the finish, it's absolutely gorgeous in this beautiful Rosewood plinth. We've mounted the excellent Denon DL-103 cartridge to the ATP-12T tonearm for perhaps the perfect pairing.

RESTORATIONS

• Full 30-point service check
• Installed Denon DL-103 cartridge
• New phono cable
• Cleaned spindle and leveled platter
• Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis

SPECS

Type   Direct drive 3-speed stereo turntable

Speeds   33.33, 45 and 78.26rpm

Tonearm   Audio Technica ATP-12T

Cartridge   Denon DL-103

Platter   33.9cm 2.7kg aluminium die-cast

Pitch control   9.9%

Braking system   Electronic and mechanical

Speed drift   within 0.002%

Wow and flutter   0.025% WRMS

Rumble   -78dB (weighted)

Drive method   Direct drive

Motor   Brushless DC motor

Drive control method   Quartz-phase-locked control

Turntable Dimensions   13.75"W x 3.66"H x 14.65"D

Overall Dimensions   21"W x 5"H x 16.3"D

Weight   29 lbs.

LINER NOTES

Features include quartz synthesiser pitch control (as in the original sl-1300 mk2 series), full cycle detection FG, extremely high torque for fast starts and load stability, heavy duty construction, highly effective damping, a pulsed power supply, and a special lock mechanism to prevent accidental misoperation.