Technics SL-40CBT Direct Drive Bluetooth Turntable

Presenting the Technics SL-40CBT Turntable

Timeless Sound for Today's Style

True Analog Sound, Tuned for Home

Authentic analogue quality, reimagined for modern living.

 

Natural Texture

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

 

Where Analog Meets Bluetooth® Ease

Enjoy analogue sound freely with built-in Bluetooth^® and connect instantly to wireless speakers or headphones; no cables or complex setup is needed.

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

 

Optimised for Instant Vinyl Playback

Equipped with a specifically matched cartridge and integrated phono amplifier, the SL-40CBT is ready to deliver exceptional vinyl playback from 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.

 

Meticulously Engineered with Precision

Tonearm
While Technics engineers minimised the tonearm base size of the SL-40CBT turntable, its design inherits the traditional S-shape, ensuring 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 with the 1.26 kg die-cast aluminium platter with reinforced ribs and a directly mounted motor magnet.

Insulator
Excellent vibration resistance and reduced howling are achieved thanks to the SL-40CBT's newly tuned insulators. Its 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, and (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 the distortion of sound, maximising the clarity and depth of your vinyl.

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.

Eco-friendly Package
The SL-40CBT uses eco-friendly packaging by replacing styrene foam cushioning with cardboard to reduce marine plastic waste.

* The image is for illustration purposes only and may differ from the actual product.

 

Product Features

• High-Precision Stable Rotation with Coreless Direct Drive Motor System
• A Compact Design & Natural Texture That Harmonises 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
• Maximising Rotation Accuracy Via Digital Control

Technical Specifications

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