The Technics SL-7 is a direct-drive, fully automatic, linear-tracking turntable. This model was introduced by Technics, a brand of Panasonic Corporation, in the early 1980s. It features a unique design where the tonearm is linear rather than pivoted, allowing the stylus to maintain a consistent angle relative to the record. This design minimizes tracking errors. The SL-7 is compact and known for its reliability and high-quality audio reproduction.