Technics SL-40CBT

Technics SL-40CBT

Turntable with Bluetooth®

Main Features of the Technics SL-40CBT

• High-Precision Stable Rotation with Coreless Direct Drive Motor System
• A Compact Design & Natural Texture That Harmonises & Maximising 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
• Harmonises & Maximising Rotation Accuracy Via Digital Control

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 analogue sound freely with built-in Bluetooth®—connect instantly to wireless speakers or headphones, no cables or complex setup needed.

Optimised 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.

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.

Tonearm

While minimising the tonearm base size, the design inherits the traditional S-shape and ensures 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 by a 1.26kg die-cast aluminium platter with reinforced ribs and a directly mounted motor magnet.

Insulator

Excellent vibration resistance and reduced howling are achieved by newly tuned insulators. It’s rubber hardness is optimised to shift resonance outside the audible range.

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 sound distortion.

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.

TECHNICS SL-40CBT SPECS

Turntable Section

Drive Method – Direct Drive

Motor – Brushless DC motor

Turntable Speeds – 33-1/3, 45

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 die-cast

Diameter：300mm

Weight：Approx. 1.26kg (Including Turntable mat)

Tonearm Section

Type – Static Balance

Effective Length – 230mm

Overhang – 15mm

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 – 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  – PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1 EARTH TERMINAL x 1 LINE (Pin Jack) x1

Power Supply – AC 220 – 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. – 7.1kg

Accessories

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