# Technics just added its famed ΔΣ direct drive tech to a turntable that won't cost thousands — and I want one

> There's a new direct drive deck in town, and I like it The SL-1500CS is a an update on the award-winning SL-1500C Technics' proprietary ΔΣ Drive tech, for £1,099 (around $1,480 or AU$2,100) Technics is a name you'll…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/technics-just-added-its-famed-ds-direct-drive-tech-to-a-turntable-that-wont-cost-thousands-and-i-want-one?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=699d1cf9e83a215073e2800f)
- **Published:** 2026-02-24
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #drive #technics #direct #tech #turntable #added #award #cost
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