Technics SL1500 phono stage connection

[Gray]

I don't understand why longer cables are a requirement. Most turntable cables are that length for a reason and better screened????
If they worked well enough to be fitted in the first instance what has come along the require this?

Of course supplied TT cables are adequate*, with no need for changing - and extension best avoided.
But in that particular club there were hum issues and much disconnection / reconnection and movement by different, non- careful DJs.

The stranded-screen bootlace cable on those decks was replaced with triple screened durable cable - and longer to avoid the need for joins.

*Having said that supplied cables are adequate....despite great care, the thin, molded stuff on my Rega arm went intermittent on one channel - that's why I fitted sockets on my Thorens.

I can understand why the OP isn't keen on his captive cables - even on the king of durable turntables.

 

[RoA]

He could of course get a 1500C or, better still, a GR AND a better cartridge and phono stage 🙂

Win, win.

 

[Jasonovich]

I appreciate that the 1500 isn't a 4K piece of kit but it ticks quite a few boxes. My plan was to use it's phono stage and replace the 2M Red with a 2M blue.

Curious, in addition to integrated phono does the 1500 TT have a line out?
If so, this entertains the possibility of adding a quality phono preamp in the near future, should you need one.

 

[Jasonovich]

I appreciate that the 1500 isn't a 4K piece of kit but it ticks quite a few boxes. My plan was to use it's phono stage and replace the 2M Red with a 2M blue.

Curious, in addition to integrated phone does the 1500 TT have a line out.
If so, this entertains the possibility of adding a quality phono preamp in the near future, should you need one.

 

[Al ears]

Curious, in addition to integrated phono does the 1500 TT have a line out?
If so, this entertains the possibility of adding a quality phono preamp in the near future, should you need one.

It does but why buy a turntable with a phono stage that is, at some point, going to be redundant?

 

[Jasonovich]

It does but why buy a turntable with a phono stage that is, at some point, going to be redundant?

It's a good question AI 🙂
I can't speak for the OP but I'm looking at it in terms of having the option to upgrade later on.

If it were I, it would be down to costs, don't have the budget for a decent phono preamp at the moment so I'll make do with the 1500 and when I have the funds........