TECHNICS SL-1700 MKII This is the living room version of the famous SL-1200 Same motor/arm/control, etc. Only this is more suitable for living room use Tested and checked Stanton 681 element with new needle Brand new dust cover New needle for the automatic arm return Description: The SL-1700 offers the famous Technics direct drive system with the added convenience of semi-automatic operation. Once the tonearm is manually positioned over the lead in grooves, the automatic mechanism will lower the tonearm onto the record when the lever is flicked, and automatically return it to the arm rest at the completion of play. The unit is then automatically shut off. This handy feature frees the user from rushing to the turntable at the end of record play and also saves wear on your stylus. At any time during play, flicking the stop lever will cause the tonearm to automatically lift up and return to the arm rest. Specifications: Type: semi-automatic turntable Drive method: direct drive Motor: servo DC motor (mk1), brushless DC motor (mk2) Platter: 330 mm (mk1), 332 mm 2 kg (mk2) Speeds: 33 and 45 rpm Wow and flutter: 0.025% WRMS Rumble: -73dB (mk1), -78dB (mk2) Tonearm: universal s-shaped tubular arm Effective length: 230 mm Overhang: 15 mm Offset angle: 21.5 degrees (mk1), 22 degrees (mk2) Weight: 8.8 kg (mk1), 10 kg (mk2)