Technics SL-1500C Turntable, Arcam A5 Amplifier & Q Acoustics 5050 Floorstanding Speakers, Black
Key Features
- Turntable, amp, and speaker setup
- Coreless direct-drive motor turntable and control technology promote stable rotation
- 50W Class A/B stereo hi-fi amp
- Continuous Curved Cone drivers shared with the Q Acoustics Concept range
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Technics SL-1500C Turntable, Arcam A5 Amplifier & Q Acoustics 5050 Floorstanding Speakers, Black Overview
The Technics SL-1500C Turntable, Arcam A5 Amplifier, and Q Acoustics 5050 Floorstanding Speakers Bundle combines precision, power, and depth for a well-rounded listening experience. The SL-1500C's direct drive system ensures stable, detailed vinyl playback, while the Arcam A5's class A/B design delivers clean, controlled amplification without colouring the sound.
The Q Acoustics 5050 Speakers bring everything together with an extended cabinet for added bass weight, dual midrange drivers for depth and clarity, and a decoupled tweeter that keeps high frequencies crisp and refined. This setup ensures that every record sounds full, natural, and effortlessly engaging.
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Technics SL-1500C Hi-Fi Turntable
2022 Best turntable £750-£1000
2023 Best turntable £750-£1500
"If you’re after a great sounding but fuss-free record player below a grand the SL-1500C is a great buy."
Arcam A5 Integrated Amplifier
2023 Product of the Year, Best Stereo Amplifier
2023-2024 Best stereo amplifier £500-£1000
"Arcam is back in the stereo amplifier market with a bang. The A5 is good enough to scare the current class leaders."
Q Acoustics Q 5050 Floorstanding Speakers
2024 Product of the Year
2024 Best floorstanding speaker £1000-£1500
"The Q Acoustics 5050 are pleasingly mature sounding speakers that deliver impressive clarity and scale."
avforums Highly Recommended
"This is an example of the last turntable you ever buy. It’s good out the box and becomes great with a little work. It’s well made, painless to live with and makes vinyl enjoyable. For these many reasons, the latest member of the Technics family comes Highly Recommended."
The Technics SL-1500C Hi-Fi Turntable is a direct-drive turntable system inheriting its high-end motor technology and sound quality from the Technics SL-1200 series and celebrated SL-1000R model. While it shares design traits with other Technics turntables, the SL-1500C does not come with the additional DJ features of higher-end models. Instead, it offers traditional looks and exceptional sound quality at a price which reflects this.
SL-1500C comes with an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge and built-in phono equaliser for ease of setup. A highly sensitive tonearm with optional auto-lifting functionality and height adjustment enables customisation and prevents your records/stylus from wearing down. Now available in white, silver, and black.
The Arcam Radia A5 Integrated Amplifier represents 45 years of accessible high-fidelity sound, being developed by the world-class British home audio manufacturer. The Arcam A5 is the first of three amps in the Radia series; a series dedicated to musical clarity and transparency. As such, particular care has been given to choosing and testing the materials and components used in the A5. Unleash the potential of your speakers with 50W per channel (into eight-ohms). The Class A/B amplification ensures enhanced performance and exceptional clarity.
A blend of quality and connectivity, this amplifier features hi-res digital optical and coaxial inputs and up to three analogue RCA. It also hosts a dedicated Phono MM input, giving vinyl enthusiasts a direct link for their turntable and record collection. The built-in ESS ES9018 DAC ensures impeccable signal conversion, resulting in a faithful reproduction of digital sources.
The Arcam A5 is also equipped with Bluetooth 5.2, featuring aptX Adaptive technology. This guarantees reliable wireless connectivity, letting you stream music from any compatible Bluetooth-enabled device in up to 24-bit HD audio. Furthermore, the Arcam A5 also supports Bluetooth headphones as well as traditional wired, meaning you choose how you enjoy your private listening sessions. This amp boasts solid aluminium dials, as well as front, top, side, and rear panels. Not only does this enhance its durability, but it also adds a touch of elegance to your audio setup.
The Q Acoustics Q 5050 Floorstanding Speakers are the largest speakers of the 5000 series and are designed for use in stereo hi-fi or home cinema contexts. These speakers feature two Continuous Curved Cone (CCC) six-inch mid-bass drivers that originally debuted in the Concept range. By combining the strengths of flare and straight cone design, these speakers excel in delivering outstanding mid and bass qualities at this price level.
These CCC drivers symmetrically frame a hermetically sealed tweeter, which also takes design cues from the Concept range, featuring dome fabric and a compact neo-motor for precise and immersive high-frequency sound. The three drive units are mounted to, but well isolated from, front baffling. This black baffling can be found across all four colour variants of the 5050 speakers for stylish contrast. This pair comes with top-adjustable spikes and floor protection so you can level your speakers to a desired height without damaging delicate flooring.
Package Includes
- Technics SL-1500C Hi-Fi Turntable, Black
- Arcam A5 Integrated Amplifier
- Q Acoustics Q 5050 Floorstanding Speakers (Pair), Satin Black
Technics SL-1500C Turntable Specifications
Turntable section
| Type | Direct Drive Manual Turntable |
|---|---|
| Turntable Speeds | 33-1/3, 45 and 78 r/min |
| Starting Torque | 0.18 N m / 1.8 kg |
| Build-up Characteristics | 0.7 s. from standstill to 33 1/3 rpm |
| Wow And Flutter | 0.025 W.R.M.S. |
| Turntable Platter | Aluminium diecast332 mm diameterWeighs approx. 2.0 kg (Including rubber sheet) |
Tonearm section
| Type | Universal Static Balance |
|---|---|
| Effective Length | 230 mm |
| Overhang | 15 mm |
| Tracking Error Angle | Within 2° 32’ (at the outer groove of 30 cm (12") record)Within 0° 32'(at the inner groove of 30 cm (12") record) |
| Applicable Cartridge Weight Range (without auxiliary weight) | 5.6 - 12.0 g14.3 - 20.7 g (including head shell) |
| Applicable Cartridge Weight Range (with auxiliary weight) | 10.0 - 16.4 g18.7 - 25.1 g (including head shell) |
| Head Shell Terminal Lug | 1.2 mmφ 4-pin terminal lug |
Terminals
| Audio Output | Phono (Pin Jack) x 1Earth Terminal x 1Line (Pin Jack) x 1 |
|---|
General
| Power Supply | AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 8 WApprox. 0.2W (Standby) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 453 x 169 x 372 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 9.9 kg |
| EAN | 5025232888122 |
Arcam A5 Amplifier Specifications
Continuous Power Output (0.5 THD), Per Channel
| 2 channels driven, 20Hz - 20kHz, 8Ω | 50W |
|---|---|
| 2 channels driven, 1kHz, 4Ω | 75W |
| Harmonic distortion, 80 power, 8Ω at 1kHz | 0.003 |
Analogue Inputs
| Number of inputs | 3 (RCA pairs) |
|---|---|
| Signal/noise ratio (A-wtd, ref. 50W, 1V input) | 106dB |
| Frequency response | 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB |
Phono (MM) Input
| Input impedance | 47k? + 100pF |
|---|---|
| Frequency response (ref. RIAA curve) | 20Hz—20kHz ± 1dB |
Digital Inputs
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 with AptX™Adaptive technology and AAC |
|---|---|
| Supported Sample Rates (kHz) | Coaxial (RCA) 192, 176.4, 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1Optical (Toslink) 192, 176.4, 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1 |
| Bit depths (bit) | 24, 16 |
| Frequency response (filter 1) | 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB |
| Signal/noise ratio (A-wtd, ref. 50W, 0dBFS) | 109dB |
Headphone Output
| Maximum output level (RMS) into 32?/300? | 2.5V/5V |
|---|---|
| Load range | 16Ω - 2kΩ |
General
| Mains voltage | 100V or 110–120V or 220–240V, 50–60Hz |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (maximum) | 350W |
| Power consumption (standby) | <0.5W |
| Dimensions W x D (including speaker terminals) x H (including feet) | 431 x 344 x 83mm |
| Weight (net) | 8kg |
| Weight (packed) | 11kg |
| Product Code | ARCA5EU |
| EAN | 1200130004186 |
Q Acoustic 5050 Floorstanding Speaker Specifications
| Bass unit | 2 x 150 mm (6.0 in) |
|---|---|
| Treble unit | 1 x 25 mm (1.0 in) |
| Frequency response(-6dB) | 37 Hz - 30 kHz |
| Nominal impedance | 6.0 Ω |
| Minimum impedance | 3.0 Ω |
| Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1kHz) | 91.8 dB/w/m |
| Recommended amplifier power | 25-150 W |
| Crossover frequency | 2.7 kHz |
| Effective volume | 39.7 L |
| Dimensions (per loudspeaker / H x W x D) | 1017 x 386 x 336 mm (including spikes and stabiliser) |
| Product code | QA5052 |
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