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TECHNICS SL-40CBT Turntable

Inheriting Technics’ proven coreless direct drive system, SL-40CBT is refined for modern living—with a compact body, Bluetooth® connectivity, and warm finishes.

$1,299.00
True Analog Sound, Tuned for Home
Authentic analog quality, reimagined for modern living.

Natural Texture

Constructed from MDF, its fine layered fibers provide warmth and subtlety, bringing balance and harmony to your living space.

Analog Meets Bluetooth® Ease

Enjoy analog sound freely with built-in Bluetooth® and connect instantly to wireless speakers or headphones, no cables or complex setup needed.

    • * Supported codecs: Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive and SBC

Optimised for Instant Vinyl Playback

Equipped with a matched cartridge and integrated phono amplifier, it’s ready to deliver exceptional vinyl playback the moment you connect your speakers.

Driven by the Technics Legacy
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.

 

Engineered Precision

Tonearm

While minimising the tonearm base size, the design inherits the traditional S-shape and ensures high tracking performance via micron-level precision engineering.

Cartridge

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.

Platter

Rigid rotation and precise torque control are achieved by a 1.26kg die-cast aluminium platter with reinforced ribs and a directly mounted motor magnet.

Insulator

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.

 

Intelligence Behind the Spin

Digital Control

Digital control elevates rotation accuracy to the highest level through:

  1. Precise speed detection
  2. Per-unit calibration during production
  3. Digitally optimised motor drive signals.

Circuit Layout

Separate PCBs for power, motor control, and phono EQ are placed away from the tonearm with crossover-free wiring. This minimises distortion of sound.

Phono Circuit

The built-in MM phono equaliser, optimally tuned to the included cartridge, along with the premium components and case, delivers clear sound with minimal noise.

Features
  • High-Precision Stable Rotation with Coreless Direct Drive Motor System

  • A Compact Design & Natural Texture That Harmonizes 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

  • Maximizing Rotation Accuracy Via Digital Control

Specification
Turntable Section
Drive Method
  • Direct Drive
Motor
  • Brushless DC Motor
Turntable Speeds
  • 33-1/3 RPM
  • 45 RPM
Build-Up Characteristics
  • 0.7s. from standstill to 33-1/3 RPM
Braking System
  • Electronic Brake
Wow and Flutter
  • 0.025% W.R.M.S.
Turntable Platter
  • Aluminium Die Cast
  • 300mm Diameter
  • Approx 1.26kg (inc. platter matt)
Tonearm Section
Type
  • Static Balance
Effective Length
  • 230mm
Overhang
  • 15mm
Tracking Error Angle
  • Within 2° 32' (at the outer groove of 30cm record)
  • Within 0° 32' (at the inner groove of 30cm record)
Offset Angle
  • 22°
Phono Equalizer Section
Gain
  • 36.5dB
Cartridge Section
Cartridge Model
  • Audio-Technica AT-VM95C
Stylus Information
  • Stylus Shape
    • Conical
  • Stylus Construction
    • Bonded Round Shank
  • Cantilever
    • Aluminium Pipe
Frequency Response
  • 20 - 20,000 Hz
Channel Separation
  • 18 dB (1 kHz)
Vertical Tracking Angle
  • 23°
Vertical Tracking Force
  • 1.8 to 2.2g
  • 2.0g recommended
Recommended Load Impedance
  • 47kΩ
Coil Impedance
  • 3.3 kΩ (1 kHz)
DC Resistance
  • 485 Ω
Coil Inductance
  • 550 mH (1 kHz)
Output Voltage
  • 4.0 mV (@ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
Output Channel Balance
  • 2.5 dB (1 kHz)
Static Compliance
  • 17 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne
Dynamic Compliance
  • 6.5 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne (100 Hz)
Cartridge Weight
  • 6.1g
Bluetooth Section
Bluetooth Version
  • 5.4
Wireless Equipment Classification
  • Class 1
Supported Profiles
  • A2DP
Supported Codecs
  • Qualcomm aptX Adaptive
  • SBC
Frequency Band
  • 2.4 GHz Band FH-SS
Operating Distance
  • Approx. 10 m Line of sight
    • Prospective communication distance。
Terminals
Audio Output
  • 1x Earth Terminal
  • 1x RCA Pair Phono Out
  • 1x RCA Pair Line Out
General
Power Supply
  • 220-240V AC
  • 50/60Hz
Power Consumption
  • 4W
  • 0.3W Standby
Dimensions
  • 430mm Width
  • 353mm Depth
  • 128mm Height
Weight
  • Approx. 7.1kg
Operating Temperature Range
  • 0℃ to +40℃
Operating Humidity Range
  • 35% to 80% RH (no condensation)
What's in the box
  • Turntable
  • Slip Mat
  • Dist Cover
  • EP Record Adapter
  • Balance Weight
  • Headshell with Cartridge
  • PHONO RCA Cables + Earth
  • AC Power Cable
  • Owner's Manual