Turntables — PS Audio SL-1300G

The SL-1300G is an accomplished direct-drive turntable, based on the newly developed Delta Sigma Drive motor characterised by exceptional rotational accuracy and minimal vibration, using Pulse Width Modulation technology to reduce rotational irregularities. The SL-1300G brings this celebrated direct-drive heritage to a serious, precision-motor analogue playback format.

Key specs that matter

Three speeds are supported - 33, 45, and 78rpm - via direct drive with a DC motor. Suspension is fixed. The platter combines brass and aluminium construction. At 453 x 173 x 372mm and 13kg, the SL-1300G maintains a substantial direct-drive turntable chassis reflecting the precision engineering behind the Delta Sigma Drive motor system.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally accurate, low-vibration rotation reflecting the Delta Sigma Drive motor's Pulse Width Modulation control, with the brass-and-aluminium platter construction delivering the mass and damping characteristics needed for stable, precise playback.

Pairing

The fixed suspension and direct-drive motor system suit placement on a stable, vibration-resistant equipment support for optimal performance.

Alternatives

Other manufacturers' comparable direct-drive turntables offer alternatives for buyers wanting to compare motor-control technologies at a similar price point.