fees we Gliny | Components | Bute) yet Cory eesWhen setting out to create the 1974 range of Technics stereo and 4-channel stereo components, our designers and engineers had a single aim in mind: to build components which would, in their price range, represent the finest possible value for money. What's more, they were determined that Technics components would, in the best traditions of high fidelity, be designed neither to add to nor take away from the sound as originally recorded. As you will see from the components displayed on the following pages, they have succeeded brilliantly on both counts. The Technics range of direct-drive turntables, for example, has neither belts nor idlers nor the usual high speed motor used to drive the platter. Instead, the platter is driven by an ultra low speed DC motor and its speed is electronically regulated to be precisely that of the record, either 33% or 45rpm. Result: negligible “wow and flutter” and perfect pitch A smaller version of this ingenious direct-drive motor is used for capstan drive in our more expensive cassette tape decks. Again, “wow and flutter” is eliminated to give both improved performance (which is further enhanced by use of the Dolby* noise reduction circuit) and longer life with greater reliability. All our amplifiers and receivers—from the ultimate SU/SE-9600 combination down to the budget-priced components—are direct-coupled. So far as we can tell, we are Japan’s, and perhaps the world’s, first maker to introduce direct-coupling on such a scale. iIt is well known that one of the most crucial links in the audio component chain is the loud- speaker system. By careful reappraisal of the entire field of loudspeaker design, it has been possible to bring about great improvement. All within the tried and tested framework of the acoustic suspension principle. Nowhere in the world does any audio maker take quality control more seriously. We begin by testing—often to destruction—every prototype. And once production is under way, every component is constantly monitored to ensure that both parts and finished component are without flaw. Tests take place both at the end of the production line and on random samples; they are continued after packing to ensure that the various hazards of handling and weather during shipment by land, sea or air have all been allowed for. The importer carries out his own tests to make sure that everything is working, including various finishes which may have been given to combat climatic conditions. Although we are not required to do so, we voluntarily submit all Technics components bound for the United States for official American UL approval. We take similar steps to ensure that all exports meet with the respective country's safety regulations. Finally, having done everything humanly possible to make sure they won't be needed, we have a worldwide network of Technics service centres. So you can be sure that in the unlikely event of it needing service, your equipment will be in good hands. “Trademark of Dolby Laboratories IncTechnics Turntables Every designer and every audiophile knows only too well that ‘wow and flutter” and “rumble” are extremely hard to eliminate from a turntable, Since irregularities in the drive system are responsible for both problems, the theoretical solution is simple: produce an entirely accurate, viorationfree drive system and your troubles are over. Three years ago, we at Technics managed to turn what had long been just a gleam in an audiophile’s eye into an actual component. Our SP-10 direct-crive turntable. With no belt, no idlers and virtually no "wow and flutter,’ the SP-10 was voted “Component of the Year" in @ nationwide Japanese poll. Since then, improved production methods, in line with our policy of making the best available ai lowest possible cosi, have enabled us to bring out a whole range of direct-drive turntables with a wonderful family resemblance: superb performance. Since SL-1300 Direct-Drive High Fidelity Automatic Turntable With this transcriotion-quality turntable the platter is actually part of the motor, acting as the rotor, which—wth an electronic speed control Totales at precisely the record playing speed. Performance figures are impressive: rumble —50dB (DIN A) and wow and flutter at 0.03% (WRMS). And drift oerformence — 0.1% over a thirty minute period—is better than that of the test record. Specs lke these, unt recently, were all in the mind. The highly sensitive gimbal-mounted tonearm with anti-skating can be set to play 12" (30cm) 10" (25cm) or 7" (17cm) records up 10 five times, or continuously. And becausethe platter is electronically regulated to rotate at precisely record playing speed, these untts all offer transcription- quality performance with extreme reliability. You may be interested to know that a test bench in our research laboratory has had a direct-drive unit in continuous operation for the equivalent of ten years’ playing time at ten hours a day, seven days a week. To date, there is virtually no sign of loss of accuracy. SL-1300 the 1300 requires only 0.1 watt to drive the robust 13" (33cm) platter, longer life is assured. ‘As well as much greater efficiency due to less heat and vibration. The platter has illuminated strobo markings. Features such as variable pitch controls, automatic start, stop and return, cil-damped cueing device, and super-thin, compact design mean the perfect combination of quality and Performance. With the addition of a suitable CD-4 cartndge (EPC-450C-II for example), t's also ready. for CD-4 discs.SL-1100 SP-10 Direct-Drive High Fidelity Turntable This professional quality high ficelity turntable is for audio perfectionisis. The direct-crive brushless DC motor rotates at precisely the same speed as the record, and is controlled by an electronic servo system. This produces utterly silent operation, wow and flutter of less than 0.03% (WRMS) and rumble of better than - 50dB (DIN A). The dynamically balanced platter has internally-lit strobo markings. Controls are kept to an aesthetically pleasing minimum—a power button, speed selector, and variable pitch controls, Full speed is achieved within half a revolution from startup. $L-1100 Direct-Drive High Fidelity Turntable Simplicity and electronic skill are the basis of this elegant turntable. The ultra low speed direct-drive brushless DC motor produces superb Nii characteristics—very low wow and flutter (0.03% WRMS) and virtually no inherent noise. Rumble is better than ~ 50dB (DIN A). Around the dynamically balanced heavy diecast platter a moukled stroboscope checks the speed. (A strobo light is also provided.) This is used in coordination with the variable pitch controls. The tonearm is precision engineerad for maximum trackablity and minimum mass. Balancing and stylus pressure controls are simple and direct read. There is also ant-skating and an oil-darnped cueing lever. The 1100 is attractively and functionally finished with a solid cast aluminium base standing on independent damped pods. This turntable is also available, without a tonearm, as model SL-110.SL-1200 ‘SL-1200 Direct-Drive High Fidelity Turntable With essentially the same direct-drive brushless DC motor that made hi-fi news not long ago, the 1200 has performance figures that are surprising in view of its moderate cost. Wow and flutter less than 0.03% (WRMS) and rumble better than - 50dB (DIN A). The dynamically balanced heavy diecast aluminium platter has illuminated strobo markings round its tapered edge. Controls are smnple and precise. A combined on/off switch and speed selector. And variable pitch contro's. The specially designed static balanced tonearm is equipped with direct read tracking force adjustment, anti-skating, horizontal balancing. There's an cil-damped cueing device. Low capacitance cable means it's ready for CD-4 discs, with the appropriate cartridge For those who like to shop around for components, there's also our model SL-120, without tonearm, with two kinds of baseplate. SL-25B High Fidelity Automatic Turntable The large, 12" (30cm) full size diecast platter of this rugged belt driven turntable assures accurate rotation speed. The urethane belt is free from abrasion and resistant to temperature change. A lever enables you to cut the sound at any point, and the arm automatically returns to base at the end of a record. The universal type static balanced tonearm is fitted with anti-skating, Its moving magnet cartridge has a diamond stylus, and obtains a frequency response of 20~22,000HzTechnics Tape Decks We produce around half a million tape recorders a month. Which is probably the highest production of any audio maker in the world. But we should like to point out that whereas some companies —particularly in the tape recorder field which requires a high degree of both electronic and mechanical engineering skill—merely assemble bought -in components, we make almost every part of our tape components in our own factories, Atthough size is not always an indication of a high fidelity company's quality, size has certainly played a large part in the growth of our tape recorder expertise. One of the benefits of sheer size has been our ability to maintain a continuous programme of research and development. This has served both to lower production costs and make possible innovations such as the 10-year guaranteed HPF* tape head and direct-drive tape RS-676US RS-676US High Fidelity Cassette Tape Deck with Front Controls and Dolby FM Capability Clever new “Yront-loader” design means the 676 stacks on top or between other components, fits a shelf, or can be mounted in a component console. And it's packed with quaity features Illuminated electronic push button controls and a newly developed 2-motor drive, electronically governed, that produces wow and flutter of a mere 0.063% . There's a photo-e'ectric auto-stop and many other safety features for the heavy-handed. There's also optional remote control. Of course the head is our now famous, 10-year guaranteed HPF. Switchover from normal to chrome tape is automatic or manual. The Dolby system can be adjusted to act as a decoder for your FM tuner or receiver should Dolbyized broadcasts start happening. An MPX filter switch lets you record any programme (except FM stereo) with the highest fidelity. An output level control operates in playback Mode, so you have the same volume as other programme sources. Dolby FM calibration control ives precise level adjustment. And a peak check button makes the VU meters extra-responsive =capstan motors. Our aim is not only to provide better Performance, and develop new products. This is easly seen, for example, in our RS-676US which brings the cassette deck up to the level of open-ree! performance We also aim to make Technics tape decks and recorders easier to use. That is why we take care to ensure that controls are laid out logically, and that convenience features like memory rewind and play are included on ss many of our components HPF head RS-610US to help get the most music on tape without distortion or transient peaks. Other features include memory play and a special four position input selector and independent head amplifier for mic input. In short, the 676 is the complete cassette deck for the discriminating audiophile. RS-610US High Fidelity Cassette Tape Deck with Front Controls and Dolby System New front panel controls of the 610 make it compatible with other components of the Technics line, and means it can be mounted side by side with them. The same Technics engineering applies as in all gther decks. For new 70uss standard chrome tapas there is tape equalization for extra fidelity Inside there are several circuit and protection improvements. The patented HPF head is guaranteed to last 10 years, and is the same as on all our top grade decks. Dolby noise reduction circuitry anishes tape hiss. All controls have been carefully solected for maximum practicality. Special features include auto-stop and tape counter with reset button. “Trademark of Matsushita Electric“RS-276US RS-279US RS-279US Direct-Drive High Fidelity 3-Head Cassette Tape Deck with Tape Monitor and Dolby System The 2-motor system of the 279 employs one brushless diract-drive DC motor, giving very low wow and flutter. Dolby noise reduction circuitry abolishes tape hiss. Two HPF heads, guaranteed for 10 years, are a part of the 3-head system that has obvious monitoring advantages. Better frequency response comes with the use of chrome tapes. All tape functions operete by solenoid push buttons. RS-276US Direct-Drive High Fidelity Cassette Tape Deck with Dolby System The DC brushiess direct-drive tape transport, and Dolby noise reduction circuitry give top class high fidelity ratings. Long life HPF head in the 2-head systern vastly improves frequency response. On the facia are separate controls for input and output levels, and there are fast action solenad buttons for all tape movement. Special features incluce memory rewind and selector for new chrome tapes. Large VU meters coordinate with Dolby adjustment. RS-271US Cassette Tape Deck with Dolby System and CrO2 Tape Selector Built to the same basic design as more expensive mode's, the 271 has an electronic spead control motor, 10-year- guaranteed HPF head in a 2-head system, and Dalby noise reduction circuitry, which eliminates ape hiss. There's a selector for new chrome tape, memory rewind for easy reviewing, a lockable pause button, and illuminated colour coding for record, Dolby and CrOe tape modes. RS-263US Cassette Tape Deck with Dolby System and CrO2 Tape Selector Low cost, but high quality deck features Dolby noise reduction circuitry, boosting signal to noise ratio. A rugged OC. electrical governor motor drivas the transport, operated by a row of push buttons in the front. For extra fidelity there's a selector for new chrome tapes. Features include memory rewind for reviewing, lockable pause contrcl, slider volume controls, and colour coded indicator pana ~RS-736US RS-741US RS-263US RS-271US RS-1030US Semi-Professional Three Motor 15ips Tape Deck A semi-pro machine for the home, designed for hard, practical use. The rugged 3-motor tape transport with large flywheel and impedance roller add up to wow and flutter of 0.05% at 15ips. Large reels mean long play even at 1Sips, as well as 7.5is. There aro tape tension selectors for large or small reels. All tape Movements are by feater-touch electronic buttons. The four tape heads include three HPF's, guaranteed for 10 years. Frequency response extends 30~27,000Hz Dependable features include large VU meters, lockable pause button, follow-up recording facilities for re-recording and editing, Normal and low noise tape selector, and a blip edit button for quick location. RS-741US Discrete 4-Channel/2-Channel 3-Head Tape Deck Couple the 741 with a 4-channel amp, and add two speakers and you can record and play back your own discrete 4-channel sound, with excellent sound reproduction. Exclusive HPF head in the 3-head system boosts frequency range 20~25,000Hz (at 7 Sips). There are separation controls, selectors for monitoring both tape and source sound, and a selector for new low noise tapes. RS-736US Professional 3-Head Tape Deck Professionally engineered, the 736 features two exclusive HPF heads, guaranteed for 10 years, in the 3-head system. Three tae speeds include 15ips for professional use, utilizing the very wide frequency response of the HPF heads. The front panel has a bias switch for new high density low noise tapes. A switch for the NFD (noise free device) eliminates tape hiss. Tape/source monitors operate for both’channels. And there's a full range of inout mixing controls, including echo and sound on sound.10 Technics Receivers, Amplifiers and One of the main reasons why we decided to make the huge investment needed to establish facilities for producing our own components, was because we found few outside suppliers able to provide Parts capable of meeting Technics quality control standards. This quality is seen at its best at the top ‘of the Technics range—in the SU/SE-9800 pre- and power amplifiers, which, like Kansas City in “Oklanomal’ have gone about as far as they can go. Moving further down the scale, less expensive components are less powerful, less flexible and give greater distortion than the near- Perfect 9600s. Yet they are quality controlled to exactly the same degree. The same applies to stereo tuners, and tuner sections of receivers. A responsible maker will never allow high sensitivity to bo Gained at the expense of an overloaded, and therefore unstable, front end. But when it comes to ‘$A-8500X FM/AM 4-Channel/2-Channel Receiver with Built-in CD-4 Demodulator This elegantly styled receiver offers a raro combination of high power (34W RMS per channel in 4-channe! mode: 85W per channel in BTL stereo), and flexibility. Built-in CD-4 disc demodulator using 2 pair of large scale integrated circuits allows both magnetic and semiconductor (EPC-450C-I!) cartridges to be used. Contral of separation and carrier levels is autometic. A radar eye lights up when a CD-4 record is being played. CD-4 Hi-Blend revitalizes worn out CD-4 discs. As well as flawless Performance in the CD-4 discrete 4-channel mode, the 8500X offers sparkling reproduction of the two principal matrix modes, not to mention “surround sound” from regular stereo material. Four ~Tuners sensitivity, even the least expensive tuner in the range boasts arrespectable 2.0uV spec. So far as stability is concerned, let's just say that the dual gate MOS FET now standard on all good tuners was first seen on one oF ours way back in 1969. All this adds up to the fact that Technics demands the best, and that every Technics amplifier, receiver and turer, great or small, has to pass the same rigorous quality controls and represents, in its class, remarkable value for money. Large scale IC SA-8500X large VU meters and individual volume contro's backed by a fitth master volume knob make for easy channel balancing. There are three 4-channel tape moritors, and simultaneous dubbing on up to three tape decks (using the AUX terminals) is possible. When 4-channel FM broadcasts move out of the experimental stage, all you'll need to do is connect a small adaptor. Other features include an advanced double differential switching FM MPX circuit which almost entirely eliminates bias current ‘beat from a tape deck. Mode indication is by illumined signs, and two sets of 4-channel.or four sets of stereo speaker systems can be hooked up. Direct-coupled circuitry, and a front end employing a MOS FET ensure that the 8500X renders the best possible performance. "12 SA-5200A SA-5600X $A-8000X FM/AM 4-Channel/2-Channel Receiver with Built-in CD-4 Demodulator A unique 4-channe! achievement, with built-in CD-4 demodulator and AFD control for every 4-channel medium present or future, diso, broadcast, or tape, in either discrete or matrix modes. Total RMS Power is a solid 64 watts, all four channels driven into 8 ohms. High performance with 1.84 FM sensitivity. Front panel has four large VU meters, separate controls for eactr channel. Rear panel has multiple tape monitor and dubbing facilities. BTL circuitry gives total power in stereo. Optional EPC-450C-II semiconductor cartridge converts any top class turntable to 4-channel use. ‘SA-7300X FM/AM 4-Channel/2-Channel Receiver with Bt in CD-4 Demodulator This direct- coupled receiver with built-in CD-4 disc demodulator can also handle the two principal matrix systems. CD-4 demodulator has automatic separation and carrier level controls, allowing both magnetic and serriconductor (EPC-450C-II) cartridges to be used. New Hi-Blend circuit improves the sound of badly worn CD-4 discs. Sensitivity of the four VU meters can be boosted 10dB for better channel balancing at low volume. Two tape monitors plus AUX terminals, allow mutti-deck playing and dubbing. FM MPX output is ready for future FM 4-channel broadcasting. The ampifier seotion provides adequate 10W RMS per channel for 4-channel, 25W RMS per channel for stereo (BTL) at 8 ohms. Tuner section sensitivity rates a high 1.9uV. SA-6800X FM/AM 4-Channel Receiver High power and the ability to decode all known 4-channel modes, matrix or discrete, and solid technical engineering make this receiver unsurpassed. ‘Total RMS power is 100 watts, four channels driven at 8 ohms. Unique AFD system for extra enhancement of sound. FM MPX output terminal for future FM broadcasts. Two complete 4-channel ‘syslems, or four slereo systems, can be heard at the same time. FM front end produces high sensitivity (1.84) and selectivity (70dB). High quality engineering plus all the inputs and controls you'll ever needSA-5400X a SA-6000X ‘SA-6000X FM/AM 4-Channel/2-Channel Receiver Versatile and complete for 4-channel and stereo, the 6000X has total capabilty for all 4-channel sources—tape, disc, or FM broadcast. Total RMS power is 56 watts, all four channels driven into § ohms; 36 watts BTL per channel into 8 ohms, two channels driven. Separate controls for each channel for overall balance. Also a master gain control. Multiple tape monitor and input facilities for both 4-channel and stereo. Amplifier circuitry is direct-coupled for ultra-low frequency performance. Front end with MOS FET gives high sensitivity of 1.8.V, ‘$A-5600X FM/AM 4-Channel/2-Channel Receiver Outstanding cost/performance ratio places this receiver above its competitive class with its OCL amplifier circuitry, 4-pole MOS FET in the front end, and total power availability in stereo made possible by BTL circuit design. All forms of 4-channel signel, discrete or matrix, present or future, can be recovered. RMS power with four channels driven is 44 watts into 8 ohms. FM tuner sensitivity is 1.8V; total harmoric distortion 0.5%. Facia includes precise balancing controls for each channel. ‘$A-5400X FM/AM 4-Channel/2-Channel Receiver A basic 4-channel receiver, with superb engineering quality but with the expensive frills removed. Has complete 4-channel capability for both discrete and matrix systems in either disc or tape format or for the soon-to-come FM broadcasts. Good sensitivity (2.0V) and selectivity (6508) in the FM tuner section, plus a low distortion amplifier with exceptional power bandwidth are produced by OCL circuitry and advanced front end engineering. Two tape monitors, plus a possible third through the AUX input ‘'SA-5200A FM/AM Stereo Receiver with 4-Channel Matrix Capability Has improved engineering and design resulting in wider power bandwidth and better performance. Direct-coupling eliminates Noise and distortion, improves damping. 4-pole MOS FET in the FM front end, and ceramic filter in the IF stage produce good sensitvvity (2.04V) and selectivity. With four speakers hooked up you can listen to 4-channel matrix sound. And two tape monitors allow simultaneous or individual recording of tapes. This unit can be used as a PA systern. 1314 SU-9600 SU/SE-9600 Ultra High Quality Pre-Amplifier and Power Amplifier Just over a year ago, Technics introduced a limited edition pre-amplifier and power amplifier combination—the SU/SE-10000— which set new standards in audio component performance. Now, in keeping with our policy of making tho best available at the lowest possible cost, we intraduce the 9600 models, bringing almost identical performance at significantly lower cost (although they ere stil, of course, not exactly budget-price components’). An indication of the SE-9600's quality is the fact that music power and RMS power (110 watts per channel) are exactly equal, with every stage fed at constant voltage. Distortion is guaranteed at less than 0.08% across the audio spectrum (both channels driven) Switchable-sensitivity level meters similar to BBC specification are fitted. Elaborately finned heat-Pees SE-9600 sinks with a unique “red-dot” warning systems, coupled with 3-stage amplifier protective circuitry Guarantees minimum risk to both ampiifer and speakers. The SU-9600 has its share of innovations, too. Including switchable cartridge impedance and push button phono 1 & 2 selection enabling inputs to be exactly matched with those of practically any cartridge you could name. Similar flexibility is provided by the 22-posttion master attenuator control. Naturally, stepped tone controls for left and right channels offer a very wide range of adjustments. Low noise and high input levels are made possible by the unique 4-stage direct-coupled combination of a 3-stage differential amplifier plus emitter follower. in short, these superb components have, like Kansas City in “Oklahoma!” gone about as far as they can go. 1818 1 ST-3500 ‘$7-3500 FM/AM Stereo Tuner A progressively designed tuner to match the SU-3500 amplifier, this tuner embodies a lot of re-thinking. Stabilized power supply ensures perfect performance under any voltage conditions. Front end is completely new, with MOS FETs producing radical FM sensitivity of 1.74V and selectivity of 85dB. Also new VHF 3-tuned band pass filter. Totally new concept in the IF stage filter circuitry, called Flat Group Delay with Delay switch, perfects sound quality of FM. Many other new circuit design features vasily improve performance including advanced Phase Locked Loop circuit for decoding MPX (stereo) programmes. Precise tuning is by dual meters. $U-500 Direct-Coupled Stereo Integrated Amplifier A finely balanced empiifier with an abundance of super-clean power, direct-coupled, with extremely low distortion (THD 0.08%), super-wide frequency response and power bandwidth. 43 watts RMS per channel into 6 ohms. Stabilized power supply under all voltage conditions. New phono equalizer circuit results in virtually no distortion and the widest possible dynamic range, for perfect record reproduction. Professional tone controls are step-type, with defeat Two tape monitors allow tape-to-tape dubbing. Inputs for 2 PHONO (one with variable impedance), and 2 AUX. ‘ST-3200 FM/AM Stereo Tuner Designed to match the SU-3200 amplifier, the ST-3200 has outstanding performance with easy to handle facilities. FM front end gives superb performance with high sensitivity and selectivity, and employs a MOS FET. IF stage has Flat Group Delay filter of new radical and exclusive design, providing outstanding tonal quality. FM MPX circuitry features PLL (Phase Locked Loop) previously found only in professional quality tuners, with resultant low distortion, and excellent separation.SU-3500 ‘$U-2200 Direct-Coupled Stereo Integrated Amplifier Matches the ST-3200 in quality and appearance. RMS power output is 20 watts per channel. Stable low noise operation, high input handling capability, and electronically regulated power supply for improved dynamic range are just three of the many circuitry improvements. Direct-coupled circutry is used throughout, with ultra low noise transistors. Full range of precision controls including two tape monitors, step-type tone controls, and pre-set volume control ‘S7-3000 FM/AM Stereo Tuner Designed to match the SU-3000 empiifer, this tuner also features MOS FET front end for high sensitivity (2.0uV) and selectivity (65dB). IF stage uses ultra modern 4 circuitry, including three 2-element ceramic filters, designed for more expensive models. ; New MPX circuit and low-pass fiter eliminate distortion. Ready for soon-to-come FM 4-channel broadcasts. Full controls are functional and pieasing. $U-3000 Direct-Coupled Stereo Integrated Amplifier Matches the ST-3000 and includes new Circuitry originally developed for more top grade models. Direct-coupling and low noise equalizing circuit ensure high performance virtually free of noise or distortion. Separate contro’s and MIC level control increase versatility. Two tape monitor circuits for tape-to-tape dubbing or simultaneous recording, 1718 Technics CD-4-Channel Equipment Makers looking for a cut-price way to jump on the 4-channel stereo bandwagon were quick to introduce various electronically simulated “4-channel’. systerns which—though impressive for uncritical isteners—lacked the vital channel separation needed for truly high fidelity reproduction. We at Technics have never been willing to settle for anything less than the bast we could manufacture. Which is why, amid all the fuss, we quietly set out to build a discrete 4-channel stereo ‘system around the finest medium there is: the long playing record. We were also determined that ur systems would be fully compatible with ordinary stereo and even mono equipment. The CD-4 system, which resulted from our joint efforts with the Victor Company of Japan, (an associate company), fully meets all these requirements. Despite its late arrival on the market—inevitably, the real thing takes longer to pertect—CD-4 is rapidly establishing itself as the 4-channel stereo system. Landmarks in the CD-4 story in the U.S.A. and Japan, probably the world’s most sophisticated audio markets, were the adoption of the system by RCA and the WEA (Warner, Elektra and Atlantic records) group. Technics engineers made an important contribution towards populerising CD-4 by rapidly developing a full range of CD-4-channel receivers, semniconductor cartridges and CD-4 demodulators. If you already own a good quality stereo system, you can grade up to CD-4 with minimum expense simply by adding a semiconductor cartridge, demedulator, integrated amplifier and speakers for the two rear channels. And when discrete 4-channel FM broadcasts begin (several systems are now being tested) you are ready for them. All Technics 4-channel receivers and tuners have an MPX OUT terminal into which an inexpensive adaptor can be plugged SH-3433 SH-400 $SH-3433 4-Channel Audio Scope For perfect visual observation and control of complex 4-channel systems. Can be used with any system, discrete as well 2s matrix. The 3" (Som) screen shows the relative signal levels and phase relations of al four channels. Connections are made with low level outputs of tape deck, pre-amp, decoder, or with speaker outputs on amp. Also for detection of FM multipath reception and single waveform observation. $H-400 CD-4 Discrete 4-Channel Disc Demodulator The ultimate demodulator for CD-4 discrete disos, with new circuitry employing large-scale ICs. Both magnetic and semiconductor 4-channel cartridges can be used. Separation and carrier level controls are simply meter-read. There's also a Hi-Blend function for playing badly worn discs. Advanced circuitry includes Phase Locked Loop carrier recovery Girouit, and carrier crosstalk cancellation circuit. SE-405H CD-4 Discrete 4-Channel Disc Demodulator with 4-Channel Cartridge The 405H features low distortion, high S/N ratio, and the precise separation necessary for reproducing disorete 4-channel records. Compatible with many Technics turntables, as well as other makers. Comes with EPC-450C-II semiconductor cartridge and CD-4 test record EPC-450C-II 4-Channel Semiconductor Cartridge This 4-channel cartridge can be mounted in most top class tonearms tracking 1.6 to 2.5 grammes. Has extremely wide frequency response—DC to 50,000Hz which ensures sparkling performance. Naturally it can be used to advantage to play conventional slereo. EPC-450C-II ~Technics Speaker Systems While performance of the other links in the audio “chain’ particularly cassette tape decks and amplifiers—has dramatically improved in recent years, speaker systemns have too often tended to remain, 80 to speak, on the shelf. By going back to the beginning and examining every aspect of speaker design Technics audio engineers have succeeded in achieving considerable improvements. in speaker performance. Interestingly enough, considering the “revolutionary” speaker systerns which always seem to be coming on the market, Technics speakers are completely conventional ‘Their superior performance is due to the use of new materials and design modifications to the well: tried acoustic suspension format. These new materials include @ Technios-developed titanium foil for the diaphragms, a new kind of cone paper and a linear core completely iree from eddy currents. SB-1000 ‘SB-1000 Acoustic Suspension 3-Way 3-Speaker System A single figure trom the spec. sheet — harmonic distortion of less than 0.2% across the audio spectrum—wil tell the knowledgeable hii buff that loudspeaker performance has finally caught up with that of the latest state-of-the-art amplifiers As you know, there is more gimmickry in speaker design than in many areas of hifi Gesign. So it's interesting that the 1000's incomparable fidelity has been made possible not by some “revolutionary breakthrough in loudspeaker design” but by careful reassessment of well-tried principles. Briefly this speaker system represents perhaps the ultimate extension of the acoustic suspension design. By re-thinking every part, and innovating several components from diaphragms to cone paper to core materials, our engineers have created a system capable of taking a proud place next to the finest amplifiers money can buy. 1920 SB-501 $B-501 Acoustic Suspension 3-Way 3-Speaker System Excellent cost/periormance ratio of the 501 makes it highly desirable for tne audio buff on a budget. Has 12” (30cm) linear core woofer, 2%e" (6.5cm} domed midrange, and 1" (2.5cm) domed tweeter, all enclosed in proven acoustic suspension format. Can handle up to 60 watts. Frequency response 20~30, 000Hz. Total distortion less than 1.0% $B-301 Acoustic Suspension 2.Way 2-Speaker System Handling up to 50 watts power, the 301 is a 2.way system using a 10" (250m) linear core woofer and 136" (3.5cm) domed tweeter. Total distortion is less than 1.0% and irequency response extends 36~20,000Hz. Precision crossover network and engineering inside acoustic suspension box ensures clean, distortion-free performance. SB-201 Acoustic Suspension 2 Way 2-Speaker System Slightly smaller than the 301, and handling slightly less power (40W) the 201 employs a 8” (20cm) linear core woofer and a_1" (2.5m) domed tweeter. Distortion is less than 1.0% and frequency response measures 35~30,000Hz. Proven acoustic suspension format and precise crossover network provide excellent sound quality.‘SB-101 Acoustic Suspension 2-Way 2-Speaker System This is the smallest in this range, and handles up to 36 watts power. The 2-way acoustic suspension system employs a 8" (20cm) linear 4 core woofer and 2" (Scr) cone tweeter. Efficient crossover network ensures maximum sound quality, frae of distortion. ‘SB-660 Bass Reflex 3-Way 3-Speaker System Too speaker efficiency is provided by this 70W 3-way system employing a 12" (30cm) wooter with bass reflex enclosure, a 10" (25cm) x 4" (10cm) mult-cellular horn tye medium range of advanced design, and 2" (56cm) horn tweeter. Independent level controls are provided for medium and tweeter ranges. Other improvements include undiractional cone edge and long-throw voice coil for high efficiency and reliability ‘SB-440 Bass Reflex 3-Way 3-Speaker System Designed along with the 660 with lower cost in mind, the 440 nevertheless has very similar performance. SOW handling by 10" (26cm) woofer with bass reflex enclosure, is combined with 10" (25cm) x 4" (100m) multicellular horn type midrange and 2%" (6.5cm) cone tweeter, for minimum distortion and maximum quality. Level control for upper ranges is on the front. 2422 SB-30 SB-40 Acoustic Suspension Drone Cone Speaker System This bookshelf type acoustic suspension speaker can handle up to 24W input power. Has matched pair of full range 4%" (120m) and drone ‘cone 444" (12cm) speakers providing surprising depth and quality. Frequency response 40~20,0COHz. Combines attractive design with solid performance. SB-30 Acoustic Suspension Full Range Speaker System This incredibly tiny speaker can actually handie up to 20W input power through its 3%" (Scm) high compliance unit wrapped up in acoustic suspension format. Frequency response is good at 50~20,000Hz. Proves that small speakers can have big sound capacity. “90 e EAH-80E Non-Mains Electret Headset This speaker headset of advanced electrostatic design needs no mains power supply. This means ultra-wide and distortion-free frequency response (20~20,000Hz) and no shock hazards. Sensitivity is 101dB, distortion a mere 0.8% . Weighs only a fraction of magnetic headsets. Adaptor has switchabie speaker terminals, independent contro’s. EAH-400 4-Channel Headset For the first time—4-channel ambience with new 3-dimensional speaker headset system that lets you hear 4-channel sound with perfect separation of front and rear channels. Full frequency range. Separate volume and tone controls. Weighs only 23.5 ounces.Specifications ‘TURNTABLES TAPE DECKS: Ba ee eee eee ae ieee FSET eae ASSET [sana4-CHANNEL AUDIO SCOPE CD-4 DEMODULATORS 20H 16K 20H 16H 0mm any ny 1SaV/em 2550 (OW, inv Tomy 260m ain AK! HIGH. 7 2k9 4S 2y Low) 100k S8v HIGH 200m Favor 190K rom 200mm jem 4788 (HIGH Zu cow Buin ae ‘AC 110=280v, 50/60He | AG 110=260V, BO/6OFE 2053140 «390mm 205.x983%330%m [aC 110=2400, BOEOFE aa ies BiOx asain eek RECEIVERS Ea ever eye |e Tay ay 1 i ray 1 an iy oaAMPLIFIERS (SE 9600) 2x 105, 2110 axssw.2xaaw — |2xaaw.2x20W [2x r4w, 2x12.W BG BOW RSW RG BRN 25 186W, 2x 110W ZxabW. 2x62.5W | 2x40W.2x90W | 2x75W.2XTW ‘08% ‘O.02% 03% Joaw 0.08% 0.08% 0.3% ae 08% SHe~ 60M —505 Sie 7Okiiz ~8a8 | SHe TOOK", dB | 5H —AOKie, ~36B shi ssoits, *208 Damping Factor 100,10,3.1182) 100 (82) 70 (82) 38 (80 Serb Pevoatad) sola) se} 5 Fab) Input Sone ty & impedance | 1v 40. 1V/50Ke z = PREAMPLIFIER SECTION [SU 9600 ‘Output Voltage rated 1vs000. ivginon = ax 1378002 TYR8b0 = 3 Taput Senaiisty & Impodance PHONO 2my/25k, 604 10042 amv/26%, 50%, 100K | nv/s0x0 amv/aree Plone 2 Tay SnviB6e bok 100K | Bmv/zeK sox took? | amv/a0Ke " Une 1Bomvs048 1Bsmy/soko iGomy 40K 200mv/20K2 AUx2 igomv/B0K2 __[eomv/eoko loomv/aoke 28onva0ks Phono Max input Valisge [PHONO 1 900my B10omv 2i0nv 7 [som ite nis) PHONG 2 280m¥~1360mv “otal Harmorie Distortion [0.02% 05% inermodulston Disottion 0.02% 0.05% on é eo |PHONO 1 73d8 60dB 5708 6008 EUSES. JPHONO 2 68~76d8 Auxt.2 9508 008 8048 2008 RIAA +0.369 AURA +0508 IAA 20.808 PIAA = 108 j2He~ 100K, +208 SHe—s00KHs, +2an _|7He~100KHe, 946 | 10He~SoRH, +a “Tape Monit: 1,2 BACK | 00mV/5042 100my/50%2 100my/20%9 z00my/20%9 hee'our {Bonv/6003 180mv/8060 Teomv/se0 3 288mv “Tone Cont! BASS SOF: +12 5d8-—12S0R_ SO: +12d0-—12a8_|s0ns. +1148——17 a [Sie -10aB—— 1208, ‘heave sou tieSas trees | Soi. ¢taea~—teae [Soir s1ta5—— 19 [20m 1006-1008 1 25te, soo He s - | 2h akhe = eS ‘Low Filter. 15H, 30Hz, — 18dB/oct. [30H —724B/oct, 40 Hz, 6 dB/oct. TS0Hz, —BdB/oct. High Fter TOR TSkNe —Tedb/ock —[akHe —12dB/oct___|BkHe. ~BaB/oct kis, ~8dB/oct ‘Mating =20d8 = = = ‘GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS a Power Cons:mption T7WISU 2O8W ISE) 380W ZToW Tew Power Supply TAC 110-240V, AC 119240, AC 110=240V, rac 110=240V, soye0K S/S) S500 50/00He 50/00K% Dimensions (NH) fasox172x375mmisu) | 410xt40x340nm [410% 140x340mm —_|396x118x285mm 8031383328 se waght o-skg Su), 23.69 (se) [102g 7k saig SPEAKER SYSTEMSTUNERS FM TUNER SECTION ‘Antenna Terminals 3009 (balanced) 300; (balancea) 3000 (balanced) 75. (unbalanced) 75 9{unbalanced) 75.9 unbalanced) Frequency Range 88—108MHe 88~ 108 mie ‘83 -108MH= Sensitivity S/N 3048. 3008) 1 7." TB 20N S/N20dB, 3000) 1.2; 1ay 18. SIN2odB, 750 | 1.0;v 1Oly 1aev [a B/N20dB, 758 | 0.6.V O.6nv Oanv IN Ratio MONO 7Bd8 7503 6098 ag STEREO 6008 6008 5038 Fredueney Respons® cost | | 20H2—17kH2, +9208 +02 398 2oHe- iSite, *22ap | SoH: 12kHe «148 HELAG | 20H2~15kHz +8 208 ‘Aiternate Channel Selectivity | 858 6508 e508 Capture Ratio 1.008 Tall hou aa 2548) ‘Total Harmenis Distortion 0.2%, 0.3% 0.2%, 0.43% (03%, 07% [image Rejection 9508 7508 4408. IF Rejection ‘9008 a50B 706 Spurious Response Rejection | 100R 9008 70d8 ‘AM Suppression 5508 5508 SOB ‘Stereo Separation, 45a (Ika) 9508 /TOKH) | 4505 (1KHA), S5dB (OKT) | 4008 Carrier CONST 3548 6008 6008 (1942), 6548 BKM = fittac sous S 2 : Timiting Point 1.0. TOW TaN ‘Bandwidth [Fampifiar ‘400K 400KHE 270KHe EMidemodulator | 800KHe BOOKH? Ts0Kne ‘AM TUNER SECTION Frequency Range 520 ~ 161 04H 520~18 10K 520 1610KH2 ‘Sensitivity, 152V. 20,¥ 30 ‘Selectivity 308 30dB —___ [2048 Image Rejection 10068 4568 4248 IF Rejection 8048 408 3708 ‘GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 5 VARIABLE O-16v o_18V 0-07 Power Consumption 16W 16. 12W Power Supply "AG 110=240V, 50/60HE | AC 1 10~280v, 50/60H2 | AC 110~240v, 60/60Rz Dimensions (WxHxD) 410x140 360mm 4105<1 40.360 338% 118%310mm Weight Tag 9k9 agg HEADPHONES Transducer Type Electret static —— _ ‘Max. input Voltage/Power | 5V 7,000mW, Input impedance 4160 4-180 Seraitvity TOTaSTIV SOOR —_[o2d8/mw Frequency Response 20H2—20KK2 20H:— 2052 | Max: Sound Pressure Level | 1158/6002) Distortion 0.8% (500H2, 101a8) Speaker Size = Cord Length hesdphones | 216 6 foo) adaptor 15m{4.9 feet) Weight eadphones | 3500 (12 Sor) 670923 Bor) Barolo | 1 1StoG8.Gx) “ CARTRIDGE Specifications are subject to change without notice. Type Semiconductor Frequency Response | OC -S0xHz Due to lack of space, descriptions and specifications Reaagalaepes East Sey (LE Sane have necessarily been shortened. Your hifi dealer Sane Boas [iia TEAR aoe will gladly supply more detailed information on any ‘Compliance 0x 10""em/ayne (dynamic) Technics component. | impedance Tk (pure resistence) Stylus ‘Quadratip (EPS 45000) ‘Stylus Pressure 752.60 ‘Cartridge Weight 3.29