Thoughts on Technics SL-1500C?

Posted by JoshT (A) on February 14, 2025 at 07:56:16

I'm looking for a turntable with at least an auto lift feature for the end of the record.

The SL-1500C appears to be a sound new option that is within my budget for this system, so I thought I'd check on the Asylum to see if anyone has owned or auditioned one.

Alternative suggestions are naturally always welcome by those who've owned something they'd recommend, but I've done a lot of searches and this one comes up on top, on paper at least, even though many don't like the cheap feeling arm lift lever. Auto lift is essential in this system because of a physical disability.

Thanks in advance.

EDIT: I'm not really looking at vintage tables. I had an SL-1301 I bought from Volunteer (Wendell), RIP, years ago and a Philips 877 I got from a guy on Craig's List even more years ago. Both served me well but are no longer fully working or reasonable to repair.

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Topic - Thoughts on Technics SL-1500C? - JoshT 07:56:16 02/14/25 (11)

Well I'll be dipped in . . . - JoshT 11:36:16 02/16/25 (0)

RE: Thoughts on Technics SL-1500C? - Story 10:02:18 02/14/25 (3)

If that, then - M3 lover 08:59:00 02/15/25 (0)

That LT22! - JoshT 12:15:36 02/14/25 (1)

RE: This LT22! - Story 13:03:02 02/14/25 (0)

The archive is loaded with information on the SL-1500C. This is the - alaskahiatt 09:43:01 02/14/25 (1)

Wendell Narrod / Volunteer - JoshT 11:36:47 02/14/25 (0)

RE: Thoughts on Technics SL-1500C? - sisterray 08:51:25 02/14/25 (3)

RE: Thoughts on Technics SL-1500C? - beach cruiser 18:15:09 02/14/25 (1)

RE: Thoughts on Technics SL-1500C? - sisterray 19:08:57 02/14/25 (0)

Yes, and one thing that's interesting about the SL-100C vs. 1500C . . . - JoshT 11:44:52 02/14/25 (0)

Thoughts on Technics SL-1500C?

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