Technics SL-40CBT Direct Drive Bluetooth Turntable

Presenting the Technics SL-40CBT Turntable

 

Timeless Sound for Todays Style

Inheriting Technics’ proven coreless direct drive system, SL-40CBT is refined for modern living—with a compact body, Bluetooth® connectivity, and warm finishes.
True Analog Sound, Tuned for Home
Authentic analog quality, reimagined for modern living.
Natural Texture

Constructed from MDF, its fine layered fibres provide warmth and subtlety, bringing balance and harmony into your living space.

Where Analog Meets Bluetooth® Ease
Enjoy analog sound freely with built-in Bluetooth® and 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
Equipped with a specifically matched cartridge and integrated phono amplifier, the SL-40CBT is ready to deliver exceptional vinyl playback from the moment you connect your speakers.
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.
Meticulously Engineered with Precision

Tonearm

While Technics engineers minimised the tonearm base size if the SL-40CBT Turntable, it's design inherits the traditional S-shape ensuring 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 with the 1.26kg die-cast aluminium platter with reinforced ribs and a directly mounted motor magnet.
 
 
Insulator
Excellent vibration resistance and reduced howling are achieved thanks to the SL-40CBT's newly tuned insulators. It’s rubber hardness is optimised to shift resonance outside the audible range.
Intelligence Behind the Spin

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 distortion of sound, maximising the clarity and depth of your vinyl.

PHONO circuit
The built-in MM phono equaliser, 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.
Product Features
High-Precision Stable Rotation with Coreless Direct Drive Motor System
A Compact Design & Natural Texture That Harmonises 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
Maximising Rotation Accuracy Via Digital Control
Technical Specifications

Turntable section

Drive Method
Direct Drive

Motor
Brushless DC motor

Turntable Speeds
33 1/3, 45 rpm

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 diecast combined
Diameter : 300 mm
Weight : Approx. 1.26 kg (including turntable mat)

Colour Options
White
Black
Blue
Terracotta Brown
Grey

Tonearm Section

Type
Static Balance

Effective Length
230 mm

Overhang
15 mm

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 Equaliser 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 110 - 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. 7.1 kg
Operating Temperature Range
0° to +40°

Operating Humidity Range
35 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)

Whats in the Box
Turntable
Turntable mat
Disc Cover
EP record adaptor
Balance weight

Head shell with cartridge
PHONO cable
PHONO earth lead
AC power supply cord
Owner's Manual

 

 

 

*This information has been obtained from Manufacturers website. We advise that Features & Specifications are subject change without notice.

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