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Technics SL-40CBT

Technics Direct Drive Turntable System SL-40CBT

Timeless Sound. Today’s Style.

Rediscover music with precision and warmth.

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Authentic analog quality, reimagined for modern living. 

Direct Drive System Diagram

Driven by Technics Legacy

Proven over decades, the precise and robust direct drive delivers stable rotation.

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Designed to Fit Your Room

Engineered for compactness, crafted with iconic style.

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Analog Meets Bluetooth® Ease

Experience analog sound with built-in Bluetooth® convenience.
* Supported codecs: Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive and SBC

Start Your Vinyl Journey

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Start your vinyl journey with confidence — with the SL-40CBT. 

Vinyl Starter Guide

A beginner’s guide to the essential equipment and how to connect.

Quick Turntable Set-up Guide

A step-by-step guide to setting up your vinyl player for authentic analog sound.

At the top, there is one photo, and at the bottom, there are two photos side by side. The top photo shows the side view of the SL-40CBT. At the bottom, the left photo shows the cartridge, and the right photo shows the built-in phono amplifier.

Optimised for Instant Vinyl Playback

Complete with a cartridge and built-in phono amplifier optimised for perfect balance, it connects easily to active speakers or an amplifier with passive speakers, so you can enjoy vinyl playback from the start. 

Direct Drive, Legacy of Technics

Direct Drive System Diagram

In 1970, Technics became the first in the world to successfully develop a direct drive system—one of the three main turntable drive types, alongside belt and idler drives.


Stable Rotation and Reduced Vibration

By connecting the motor directly to the platter, with no need for mechanical gears, it achieved highly stable rotation and reduced vibration, delivering both high sound quality and strong torque with outstanding durability. 


Technics Legacy

Its robust and precise engineering quickly earned the trust of radio stations and recording studios. Even under heavy use, it delivered stable performance with minimal maintenance, making it a preferred choice for professionals. The technology has evolved and is now featured in the latest SL-40CBT, carrying on the legacy of the signature Technics sound.