SL-40CBTFH
Direct Drive Turntable System
Fritz Hansen collaboration model of the Technics SL-40CBT. A minimalist direct drive turntable that fits beautfully within today’s living spaces, finished in deep burgundy.
Features
Technics × Fritz Hansen
Technics and Fritz Hansen unite two worlds of craftsmanship - Japanese audio engineering and iconic design - to explore how sound and light can coexist in harmony. The collaboration creates more than objects; it creates atmosphere. Spaces where light defines mood, sound evokes emotion, and minimalist design connects both.
Precision, Timeless Sophistication, and Sensory Depth
Technics
Founded in Japan in 1965, Technics has long been recognised for its pursuit of the ultimate emotive musical experience. The pioneer behind the world’s first direct-drive turntable system, introduced in 1970, redefined turntable technology with exceptional accuracy and stability - qualities that remain a hallmark of the brand today.
Fritz Hansen
Fritz Hansen, established in Denmark in 1872, is known for its enduring furniture and lighting designs that combine craftsmanship, functionality, and timeless aesthetics. Among them, the iconic KAISER idell™ Luxus table lamp designed in 1936 by Bauhaus designer Christian Dell.
True Analog Sound, Tuned for Home
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
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.
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.
Engineered Precision
While minimizing the tonearm base size, the design inherits the traditional S-shape and ensures high tracking performance via micron-level precision engineering.
The included Ortofon 2M Red cartridge features an elliptical stylus that delivers clear, detailed sound. With the built-in phono EQ, it ensures optimal performance.
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.
Excellent vibration resistance and reduced howling are achieved by newly tuned insulators. It’s rubber hardness is optimized to shift resonance outside the audible range.
Intelligence Behind the Spin
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.
Separate PCBs for power, motor control, and phono EQ are placed away from the tonearm with crossover-free wiring. This minimizes distortion of sound.
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.
Cardboard Cushioning and Packaging Materials
The SL-40CBTFH uses cardboard cushioning and packaging materials 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.
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Specs
Size and Weight
- Height
- 128mm
- Width
- 430mm
- Depth
- 353mm
- Weight
- 7.1kg
* Approx.
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High-Precision Stable Rotation with Coreless Direct Drive Motor System
A Compact Design & Natural Texture That Harmonizes 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
A Fritz Hansen Slipmat Designed to Sit Beautifully Within Your Home’s Atmosphere
Turntable Section
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Drive Method
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Direct Drive
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Motor
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Brushless DC motor
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Turntable Speeds
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33-1/3, 45
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Build-up Characteristics
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0.7 s. from standstill to 33- 1/3 rpm
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Braking system
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Electronic brake
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Wow and Flutter
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0.025% W.R.M.S.
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Turntable Platter
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Aluminium die-cast
Diameter：300mm
Weight：Approx. 1.26kg (Including Turntable mat)
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Tonearm Section
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Type
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Static Balance
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Effective Length
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230mm
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Overhang
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15mm
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Tracking Error Angle
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Within 2° 32' (at the outer groove of 30cm record)
Within 0° 32' (at the inner groove of 30cm record)
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Offset Angle
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22°
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Phono equalizer section
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Gain
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36.5dB
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Cartridge section
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Model Name
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ortofon 2M Red
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Bluetooth® section
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Bluetooth® system specification
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Bluetooth® Ver. 5.4
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Wireless equipment classification
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Class 1
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Supported profiles
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A2DP
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Supported codec
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Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive, SBC
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Frequency band
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2.4 GHz Band FH-SS
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Operating distance
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Approx. 10 m Line of sight*¹
*¹ Prospective communication distance。
Measurement environment: Temperature 25 °C / Height 1.0 m
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Terminals
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Audio Output
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PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1
EARTH TERMINAL x 1
LINE (Pin Jack) x1
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General
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Power Supply
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AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
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Power Consumption
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4 W (Power ON)
0.3 W (Power OFF)
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Dimensions (W x H x D)
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430 x 128 x 353 mm
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Weight
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Approx. 7.1kg
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Operating temperature range
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0℃ to +40℃
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Operating humidity range
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35% to 80% RH (no condensation)
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Accessories
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Turntable, Turntable mat, Dust cover,
EP record adaptor, Balance weight,
Head shell with cartridge, PHONO cable,
PHONO earth lead, AC power supply cord,
Owner's Manual, Booklet
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