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Is the Technics sl-ma1 blogger turntable still working?

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Matthew Barrera

Published Apr 23, 2026

Is the Technics sl-ma1 blogger turntable still working?

The table itself plays sometimes right away. Sometimes after many button pushes. I can’t believe the quality of this turntable. At this age it is super hard to find anything with a needle on it, let alone something that still works. My range is really increasing. I’m almost 30.

What are the different types of Technics turntables?

turntables, SL, SL-B, SL-BD, SL-BL, SL-J, SL-L, SL-D, SL-M, SL-Q, SL-QX, SL-QL, SL-V, SH, SL-1200 Vintage Technics audio database. Turntables Vintage Technics Turntables If you find the Vintage Technics site useful, please consider a small donation to cover further development and hosting costs. See the Aboutpage for more information. Belt Drive

How much does a Technics belt drive turntable cost?

Home / Belt drive linear tracking Model Year (s) Anti-Skating? MSRP, US$ SL-BL3 83 YES 180.00 SL-J1 84-85 YES 160.00 SL-J110 86-87 NO 175.00 SL-L20K 86-91 NO 189.00

When did I put my Technics on eBay?

I put my Technics on ebay the other day. Man this thing is super duper cool. Good condition. The table itself plays sometimes right away. Sometimes after many button pushes.

When did the Technics SL-10 turntable come out?

Both were groundbreaking, state-of-the-art products of their eras and both began series that would eventually include a wide range of derived types. The SL-10 was introduced late in 1979, at the absolute peak of the Japanese hi-fi industry’s power.

turntables, SL, SL-B, SL-BD, SL-BL, SL-J, SL-L, SL-D, SL-M, SL-Q, SL-QX, SL-QL, SL-V, SH, SL-1200 Vintage Technics audio database. Turntables Vintage Technics Turntables If you find the Vintage Technics site useful, please consider a small donation to cover further development and hosting costs. See the Aboutpage for more information. Belt Drive

What kind of motor does Technics sl-m1 have?

Technics SL-M1 specifications Title Value Type : Quartz-phase-locked Direct-Drive Motor : ultra-low-speed brushless DC Platter : 32,5 cm aluminium diecast Platter : 2,5 kg