Technics SL-40CBT

Timeless Sound. Today’s Style.

Rediscover music with precision and warmth. 

True Analog Sound, Tuned for Home

Authentic analog quality, reimagined for modern living. 

Driven by Technics Legacy

Proven over decades, a precise and robust direct drive ensures stable rotation. 

Designed to Fit Your Room

Compactness precisely pursued while preserving iconic style. 

Analog Meets Bluetooth® Ease

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

Start Your Vinyl Journey

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.

Optimized 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. 

Direct Drive, Legacy of Technics

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.