Technics SL-1100A
(1971 - 1976)

Overshadowed by the later SL-1200 and its numerous versions, the 1100A was the original "integrated" sibling to the original SP-10 and its numerous versions. It pales in comparison, sure, but the arm already had one of the lowest friction ratio - a staple of the Technics tonearms.

The 1100A remains as a little classic in hifi design, too. As all high-end Technics TTs, the base is a massive aluminium diecast piece, feet included. There seems to have been 2 versions (1100 and 1100A) with differences in the motor type (?).

The optional SH-11B base shown here gave the 1100A an even stronger appearance but is unfortunately very rare.

A cool feature of th 70s, the stroboscope, was however still optional as well but fortunately not rare at all.

The pre-drilled-for-SMEs wood arm board was the SH-11P3W ; ordered as such, armless, the 1100(A) was an SL-110.

The SL-1100A with an SME tonearm is good "classic" winner.