Technics SL-1500CEG-K

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Product details

Technics SL-1500CEG-K.

Key specifications

Operating mode
Manual
Drive type
Direct drive
Pickup
Moving magnet
Equipment + Functions
Cover
Preamplifier
Item number
44444185

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Release date
26.3.2024

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Record player properties

Record player mode
Manual
Drive type
Direct drive
Pickup
Moving magnet
Record Player Equipment
Cover
Preamplifier

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Record players» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • Technics
    Not enough data
  • 1.Sony
    1 %
  • 2.Audio-Technica
    1,2 %
  • 3.Denon
    1,5 %
  • 4.TEAC
    2,1 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • Technics
    Not enough data
  • 1.Denver
    1 day
  • 2.Lenco
    2 days
  • 2.Sony
    2 days
  • 4.Audio-Technica
    4 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Record players» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • Technics
    Not enough data
  • 1.Sony
    1,5 %
  • 2.Denon
    2,3 %
  • 3.Denver
    2,6 %
  • 4.Audio-Technica
    2,7 %

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good93/100
Very good88/100
Computer Bild Logo
Computer BildSingle testReleaseDecember 2021

The Technics SL-1500C comes with a very good cartridge from Ortofon. It sounds clean and tight with clear yet warm highs - great!

Very good82/100
Rank 2 out of 16Stiftung Warentest16 Plattenspieler 10/2021ReleaseSeptember 2021

Top workmanship. Very solidly built. Sounded a little dull in the listening test with pop and some jazz. Manually operated, but the tonearm lifts automatically at the end of the disc. Direct drive. Easy handling when playing records. Also plays shellac discs. Expensive.

Very good100/100
HiFi Test Logo
HiFi TestSingle testReleaseApril 2021
  • PositiveHigh-torque direct drive
  • Positiverobust build quality
  • Positivebuilt-in phono stage

    A solid and very well-equipped turntable that is worthy of the great Technics turntable tradition.

    Very good95/100
    AV Magazin.de Logo
    AV Magazin.deSingle testReleaseSeptember 2019

    The SL-1500C is comprehensively equipped as a complete package and is also suitable for vinyl beginners thanks to its simple handling. The integrated MM preamp and the Ortofon 2M Red deliver excellent results, while the turntable and tonearm offer the potential for upgrades with external equalisation and a higher-quality cartridge...

    Very good90/100
    Audio Logo
    AudioSingle testReleaseJuly 2019
    • PositiveFully equipped all-round carefree package with vibrant sound
    • Negativesomewhat difficult tonearm height adjustment

    My scepticism gave way to respect: even metrologically clean, reputable direct drives can be built today for less than 1000 euros. The Technics SL-1500C also convinces as an overall concept. Even with the built-in preamp it sounds really good, with a better pickup and a good phono stage it goes far beyond its price range. That's what I call an analogue all-round carefree package.

    Very good100/100
    HiFi Test Logo
    HiFi TestSingle testReleaseJune 2019
    • PositiveHigh-torque direct drive
    • Positiverobust build quality
    • Positivebuilt-in phono stage

      A solid and very well-equipped turntable that is worthy of the great Technics turntable tradition.