Technics SL J110 (c. 1980s)
A fully automatic belt-drive turntable with DC servo motor and 300mm aluminium platter
Overview
The Technics SL-J110R is a fully automatic turntable system from the Technics lineup, designed for home hi-fi use. It features a belt-drive mechanism powered by a DC servo motor, supporting both 33 and 45 rpm playback. The turntable includes pitch control and is built with a 300mm aluminium platter for stable rotation. It was marketed as the "DC Servo Automatic Turntable System," emphasizing its precision and automation.
Specifications
| Type | Automatic turntable |
| Drive method | Belt-drive |
| Platter | 300mm aluminium |
| Motor | DC servo |
| Speeds | 33 and 45 rpm |
| Pitch control | ±6% |
| Wow and flutter | 0.06% WRMS |
| Rumble | -70dB (DIN B) |
| Tonearm | Static balance, universal type |
| Effective length | 228.6mm |
| Overhang | 15mm |
| Tracking error angle | 0°32' per 1cm radius |
| Applicable cartridge weight | 3.5 ~ 6.5g (including shell) |
| Power requirements | AC 120V, 220-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Power consumption | 6W |
| Dimensions | 430 x 135 x 360mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 5.2kg |
| Original fitted cartridge | Panasonic Technics EPC-24CS |
| Original fitted stylus | Panasonic Technics EPS-24CS |
Design
The SL-J110R is a belt-drive fully automatic turntable with a DC servo motor system, designed for precise speed control and low wow and flutter. It uses a static balance universal tonearm and was built as an integrated automatic playback system for consumer hi-fi setups.
Market
Units have appeared on eBay and other secondhand hi-fi markets, with one listing noting a non-working condition. A restoration video documents a trash-picked unit being brought back to life, indicating some interest among hobbyists. HiFiShark tracks listings across over 400 sites, with a median price based on 36 trusted listings as of 2026.
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