Technics SP-10
The first direct-drive turntable for radio and recording studios.
The SP-10 was a turntable without a tone arm for professional use, with direct drive. The motor drives the platter directly without a belt or wheel, giving steady running.
It became common in radio stations and later in home studios. The SL-1200 was built on the same technology.
Materials: Cast metal, aluminium platter, direct drive
Manufacture: Made by Matsushita under the Technics brand in Japan from 1970.
The heavy, round metal chassis.
The platter with strobe pattern.
No tone arm – the deck is sold without.