Technics SL-40CBT Premium Class Direct Drive Turntable – SoundHub

Technics SL-40CBT Premium Class Direct Drive Turntable

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

Timeless Sound. Today’s Style.

Rediscover music with precision and warmth.

True Analog Sound, Tuned for Home

Authentic analog quality, reimagined for modern living.

Natural Texture

Crafted from MDF, a wood-based material with fine layered fibers, offering quiet warmth and subtle presence—bringing harmony to any living space.

Analog Meets Bluetooth® Ease

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

Optimized for Instant Vinyl Playback

With the included cartridge and built-in phono amplifier precisely matched for optimal performance, simply connect to active speakers or an amplifier and passive speakers—and confidently enjoy vinyl playback immediately.

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.

Eco-friendly Package

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

Specs

Turntable Section

  • Drive Method

    • Direct Drive
  • Motor

    • Brushless DC motor
  • Turntable Speeds

    • 33-1/3, 45
  • Build-up Characteristics

    • 0.7 s. 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
      Diameter:300mm
      Weight:Approx. 1.26kg (Including Turntable mat)

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

  • Model Name

    • audio-technica AT-VM95C

Bluetooth® section

  • Bluetooth® system specification

    • Bluetooth® Ver. 5.4
  • Wireless equipment classification

    • Class 1
  • Supported profiles

    • A2DP
  • Supported codec

    • Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive, SBC
  • Frequency band

    • 2.4 GHz Band FH-SS
  • Operating distance

    • Approx. 10 m Line of sight*¹
      *1 Prospective communication distance。
      Measurement environment: Temperature 25 °C / Height 1.0 m

Terminals

  • Audio Output

    • PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1
      EARTH TERMINAL x 1
      LINE (Pin Jack) x1

General

  • Power Supply

    • AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
  • Power Consumption

    • 4 W (Power ON)
      0.3 W (Power OFF)
  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    • 430 x 128 x 353 mm
  • Weight

    • Approx. 7.1kg
  • Operating temperature range

    • 0℃ to +40℃
  • Operating humidity range

    • 35% to 80% RH (no condensation)
  • Accessories

    • Turntable, Turntable mat, Dust cover,
      EP record adaptor, Balance weight,
      Head shell with cartridge, PHONO cable,
      PHONO earth lead, AC power supply cord,
      Owner's Manual