TECHNICS

SL-40CBT Premium Class Direct Drive Turntable

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

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.
* Supported codecs: Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive and SBC

Optimised 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.

Tonearm

While minimising the tonearm base size, the design inherits the traditional S-shape and ensures high tracking performance via micron-level precision engineering.

Cartridge

The included Audio-Technica AT-VM95C cartridge features a conical stylus that delivers clear sound. With the built-in phono EQ, it ensures optimal performance.

Platter

Rigid rotation and precise torque control are achieved by a 1.26kg die-cast aluminum platter with reinforced ribs and a directly mounted motor magnet.

Isulator

Excellent vibration resistance and reduced howling are achieved by newly tuned insulators. It’s rubber hardness is optimised to shift resonance outside the audible range.

Digital control

Digital control elevates rotation accuracy to the highest level through (1)precise speed detection, (2)Per-unit calibration during production, and (3)digitally optimised motor drive signals.

Circuit Layout

Separate PCBs for power, motor control, and phono EQ are placed away from the tonearm with crossover-free wiring. This minimises sound distortion.

Phono Circuit

The built-in MM phono equalizer, optimally tuned to the included cartridge, along with the premium components and case, delivers clear sound with minimal noise.

Eco-friendly Package

The SL-40CBT uses eco-friendly packaging by replacing styrene foam cushioning with cardboard to reduce marine plastic waste.
* The image is for illustration purposes only and may differ from the actual product.

Specifications

High-Precision Stable Rotation with Coreless Direct Drive Motor System
A Compact Design & Natural Texture That Harmonises & Maximising with Living Space
Enjoy Analog Sound Wirelessly with Built-in Bluetooth®
Ready to Play - Built-in Phono Equaliser and Cartridge for Instant Vinyl Playback
Traditional S-Shaped Tonearm for Accurate Groove Tracking
Harmonises & Maximising Rotation Accuracy Via Digital Control

Size and Weight

Height 128mm
Width 430mm
Depth 353mm
Weight 7.1kg

Promotional offer valid until December 31, 2025 or while stocks last.