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Technics SL-3300 Direct-Drive Turntable - Made in Japan

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Technics SL-3300 Direct-Drive Turntable – Made in Japan

Name: Technics SL-3300 Direct-Drive Turntable - Made in Japan
Brand: Technics
SKU: 11911
Price: 495.00 CAD
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Technics SL-3300 Direct-Drive Turntable – Made in Japan

The Technics SL-3300 is a fully-automatic direct-drive turntable from Technics’ golden era (1978-1980), representing exceptional Japanese analog engineering at its finest. Manufactured in Japan during the height of direct-drive development, the SL-3300 combines Technics’ renowned brushless DC motor technology with thoughtful automatic features that make vinyl playback effortless without compromising sound quality.

The direct-drive system delivers rock-solid speed stability with wow and flutter of just 0.03% WRMS, while the substantial 304mm aluminum die-cast platter (weighing 1.0kg) provides excellent rotational inertia for consistent playback. The turntable’s fully-automatic operation handles record placement, tonearm cueing, playback, and return seamlessly—select your record size (7″, 10″, or 12″), press start, and the SL-3300 takes care of the rest. A unique memo-repeat function allows programming up to six repetitions or infinite repeat, making it practical for extended listening sessions or parties.

The static-balanced tubular tonearm provides 230mm effective length with proper geometry for minimal tracking error, and the adjustable anti-skating control ensures clean groove tracking across the entire record. Front-panel pitch controls allow fine-tuning of both 33 and 45 RPM speeds independently, with an illuminated strobe for visual speed verification. This unit has been tested and confirmed working well, with good cosmetics throughout. The dust cover hinges were replaced, ensuring smooth, reliable operation for years to come. A ground spade has been professionally added to the ground cable for secure, hum-free connection to any amplifier or receiver.

This SL-3300 is equipped with a quality green-bodied phono cartridge with elliptical stylus mounted on an original Technics headshell with finger lift. The cartridge is an AT95E-compatible or OEM equivalent based on its distinctive green body, elliptical stylus profile, and mounting configuration—these unbranded versions were often supplied directly to turntable manufacturers or OEM partners. The original Technics headshell with integrated finger lift provides convenient tonearm cueing and proper weight balance for the SL-3300’s tonearm system.

Fully-automatic direct-drive turntable, manufactured in Japan (1978-1980)

Brushless DC motor with servo speed control for ultra-quiet, stable operation

304mm aluminum die-cast platter with substantial 1.0kg mass for rotational stability

Wow and flutter: 0.03% WRMS (JIS C5521), ±0.042% peak (IEC 98A weighted)

Rumble: -70dB (DIN B), -75dB typical

Universal tubular tonearm, static-balanced type with 230mm effective length

Adjustable stylus pressure: 0-2.5g with direct-reading scale

Tracking error: within 2°32′ (outer groove), within 0°32′ (inner groove)

Three record size settings: 7″, 10″, and 12″ with automatic size detection

Memo-repeat function: programmable 0-6 repetitions or infinite repeat

Independent pitch control for 33 and 45 RPM with illuminated strobe verification

Cueing lever with hydraulic damping for gentle stylus lowering

Automatic start, play, and return functions

Includes AT95E-compatible green-bodied cartridge with elliptical stylus on original Technics headshell with finger lift

Dust cover hinges replaced

Ground cable professionally upgraded with spade connector for secure, hum-free grounding

Dimensions: (Width x Height x Depth) 430 x 130 x 375 mm (16.9 x 5.1 x 14.8 inches)
Weight: 7.1 kg (15.7 lbs)

The Technics SL-3300 represents an outstanding value for vinyl enthusiasts seeking a reliable, excellent-sounding turntable with the convenience of full automation and the performance legacy of Technics’ golden era. At 7.1kg, this is a substantial, well-engineered turntable built to deliver decades of dependable service. With tested functionality, good cosmetics, replaced dust cover hinges, upgraded grounding, and a quality elliptical cartridge already installed on an original Technics headshell, this SL-3300 is ready to deliver exceptional vinyl playback from the moment it arrives.

Backed by Radique Audio’s 90-day warranty and our perpetual trade-back policy, you can purchase with confidence; asking $495.

🚚 Shipping Note for This Item

Turntables do not travel well by courier — the platter, tonearm and suspension are precision-aligned, and a parcel network is no place for them. So we bring it to you instead.

Personal delivery — We deliver in-person anywhere along the Windsor–Québec City corridor, carefully and on your schedule.

Full details are on our Curbside Delivery page. 👈

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Additional information

Drive Type	Direct Drive
Operation	Fully Automatic

About brand

Technics at Radique

We service Technics, too. Bring us your own Technics turntables, receivers, amplifiers, cassette decks and CD players for repair, servicing or restoration (not reel-to-reel decks), with a 90-day warranty on the work. See our Audio Service page

Technics is the premium audio name Matsushita (now Panasonic) created in Osaka in 1965, and its direct-drive turntables, above all the SL-1200, made it famous. We carry Technics turntables, stereo receivers, amplifiers, CD players, cassette decks and equalizers. We've had more than 160 Technics listings so far, covering more than 115 different models. Every used Technics here is inspected, tested and serviced as required, then photographed in-house and covered by our Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and Perpetual Trade-Back Program. Turntables don't travel well by courier, so ours are pickup in Kanata or Curbside Delivery only. Don't see the model you want? Tell us on First Dibs and we'll email you when one arrives.

Our best-selling Technics models so far are two turntables, the SL-3200 and the SL-220.

The Technics story, 1965 to today

Matsushita Electric of Osaka created Technics in 1965 as its premium audio brand. The first product to carry the name was the Technics 1 bookshelf speaker.

Direct drive. The SP-10 of 1969 or 1970 (sources differ), built around a motor invented by Shuichi Obata, is what Technics calls the world's first direct-drive turntable. The SL-1200 followed in 1972 as a home hi-fi turntable, and the SL-1200MK2 of 1979 was redesigned with DJs in mind. About 3.5 million SL-1200s were made.

CD and the 1980s. The SL-P10 of 1982 was Technics' first CD player.

Pause and return. Panasonic ended SL-1200 production in 2010 and brought Technics back in 2014. A new SL-1200G arrived in 2016 and the SL-1200MK7 DJ model in 2019, and turntable production moved from Japan to Malaysia in 2021.

Which Technics is which?

SL-1200 and SL-1210: the MK2 of 1979 added quartz-locked speed control and a slider pitch control. The 1210 is the black version, often with dual-voltage switching.

SL-B, SL-D and SL-Q turntables: in the early-1980s range, Q models were fully automatic and quartz-locked, D models were not, and the SL-B models were belt-drive budget decks.

SL-3200, SL-220 and other home turntables: the Technics decks we sell most often.

SA receivers and SU amplifiers: such as the SA-1000 of 1978 to 1979. The SA-202 is one of the Technics receivers we've sold most.

RS tape decks, SL-P CD players and SB speakers: from the RS-1500U open-reel deck of 1976 to the SB-7000 linear-phase speakers of 1975.

Buying used Technics: what to check

Speed and pitch. On an SL-1200 or SL-1210, use the strobe to confirm the dots hold steady, and sweep the pitch fader at 33 and 45 rpm.

Tonearm. It should move smoothly with no play in the bearings, the headshell should clamp firmly, and the anti-skate, arm lock and cue lift should all work.

Connections. Loose leads cause crackling. Check the ground wire and both channels.

Everything we list is inspected, tested and serviced as required here, and comes with our warranty.