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Technics - Direct Drive Turntable - SL-100C
Average customer rating
4.4
(20 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 20 reviews
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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80%of customers recommend this product.
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4 out of
5)
Customer Reviews for Technics - Direct Drive Turntable - SL-100C
Customer Rating
5
A high quality turntable that’s almost perfect
on October 25, 2024
Posted by: Rob
from Wilmington, DE
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased this turntable as an upgrade to my U-Turn Orbit. I immediately noticed and appreciated the added weight of the Technics, far heftier than my old Orbit. All functions of the turntable work as expected. My only gripe is the raise/drop lever feels quite cheap. My Orbit had a metal lever but this one feels like plastic. A small gripe but it did stand out to me. I installed a Sumiko Moonstone cartridge and it sounds fantastic. I finally have a Technics turntable after several years of wanting one!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from technics.comBy Team Technics - S, Team Technics, March 5, 2025
Hello Rob! We are happy to hear you had a positive experience with the product! We value your input and encourage you to let us know more details about your experience with us.
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Customer Rating
5
Astonishing audio quality with stylus upgrade
on October 13, 2024
Posted by: John B.
Verified Purchase:Yes
Technics has always been kind of a mythical brand for me, so when I outgrew my entry-level turntable I knew one of their models was in my future.
While the classic SL-1200 series is the obvious sentimental favorite, auto-lift was a requirement, and I didn't need the pitch adjustments. I just wanted audiophile quality sound with a sleek, clean design. I already had an RIAA pre-amp, so the SL-100C perfectly fit the bill.
While the entry-level conical stylus this TT comes with is viable in a pinch, it requires an upgrade to allow the TT to reach its full potential. For me that was the Audio-Technica VM95ML. It swaps right in without any further adjustments, and the sound quality of this combination is truly astonishing.
Combined with the legendary quality of Technics, this turntable should last decades and likely be the last one I buy.
Response from technics.comBy Team Technics - S, Team Technics, March 5, 2025
Hi John! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're thrilled to have earned your 5-star rating. It’s great to know that the auto-lift feature and sleek design fit your needs perfectly. We’re also glad the Audio-Technica VM95ML cartridge upgrade has unlocked the full potential of the turntable and enhanced your listening experience.
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Posted by: Bruce
from Greenville SC
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Purchased the sl-100c to add to my collection, so far so good. Soinds as good as my vintage technics. The only negative is there is no place to store the 45 adapter.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from technics.comBy Team Technics - S, Team Technics, March 6, 2025
Hello Bruce! We’re so grateful for your 5-star review! Thank you for your support and for sharing your experience.
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Customer Rating
5
New turntable
on June 1, 2024
Posted by: Christopher K.
The build quality is outstanding. It was easy to setup and is simple to use.
Response from technics.comBy Team Technics - S, Team Technics, March 4, 2025
Hello Christopher! We’re overjoyed by your 5-star review! Thanks for letting us know how much you’re enjoying the product
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Customer Rating
4
SL 100 c
on March 4, 2024
Posted by: Bruce R.
Very quiet and excellent rotation.. the cueing mechanism feels a bit cheap. Playback with a better cartridge is excellent.
Response from technics.comBy Team Technics - S, Team Technics, March 3, 2025
Hi Bruce! Thank you for your feedback, we will consider it for future improvements. We deeply appreciate you took the time to provide us with your thoughts regarding the product.
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Customer Rating
5
best table I have ever owned.
on January 22, 2024
Posted by: jIm T.
I should have bought it sooner. Super stable speed most noticeable on piano music. tone arm as all the necessary adjustments including Pillar height. I had already bought the ML stylus for the included AT-VM95C cart so it was an easy upgrade everyone should make. The turntable is not light so get help if you need to and set up takes all of 20 minutes.
Response from technics.comBy Team Technics - S, Team Technics, March 4, 2025
Hello! We are pleased you are enjoying the product, and we appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us and the rest of the community!
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Customer Rating
5
The classic Technics with no frills
on December 30, 2023
Posted by: Lewis D.
This table fully expresses the essentials of what made Technics an exceptional maker of turntables in their heyday and today. Absolute rock solid speed, low noise, and a tonearm well suited to a wide choice of pickups.
Response from technics.comBy Team Technics - S, Team Technics, March 3, 2025
Hello Lewis! We're truly grateful for your 5-star review! Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to share your positive thoughts.
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Customer Rating
5
Exceedes my expectations
on December 11, 2023
Posted by: Laura C.
Bought this to replace my AT-LP60X. First thing I did was swap out the stylus for the VMN95EN. It was an easy peasy swap. This is the first time I've personally did the tone arm balancing/adjustments. Honestly, I'm still overwhelmed at the thought of having to do it again. But I guess that process comes with the territory when you buy a nice turntable like this. I'm extremely pleased.
I'm giving it 5 stars for overall joy it's bringing me, though each of the categories are only getting a 4 star. I've certainly heard better TT and the stock stylus isn't the greatest. The auto return feature is... ok. It's nice to have. And the durability so far is great, but I haven't had it long enough to judge 100%.
Would buy again, based on my experience so far!
Response from technics.comBy Team Technics - S, Team Technics, March 6, 2025
Hello Laura! Your feedback means a lot to us. We're glad you're pleased with our product and the 5-star rating you've given us. We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying the upgrade from your AT-LP60X and that the VMN95EN stylus swap was a smooth process. We are looking forward to making your experience even better in the future!
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