Technics Quartz Synthesizer Direct-Drive Turntable
Remember what DJs used in the club before the 1200s? Nobody else does either. That's because the turntable's heavy-duty design, vibration-resistant construction, and mechanical precision make a lot of what those early DJs did possible. This deck was the first to feature a Direct Drive motor, quartz movement for total accuracy, adjustable tone arm weights, anti-skate control, a pop-up target light and a sliding pitch control. With each new improvement, as form follows function, the Technics turntable has become a thing of beauty. From the community centers at the beginning of the disco era to the clubs of today, the Technics SL1200MK2 sets the standard again, from a tradition that the series has championed for over 30 years. Brushless DC motor Turntable Platter Aluminum diecast 13 5/64 (33.2cm) diameter Mass 3.74 lbs (1.7 kg) Turntable Speeds 33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm Variable Range Pitch +-8%, +-16% Starting Torque 1.3 lb-in (1.5 kg-cm) Build-Up Characteristics 0.7s from standstill to 33-1/3 rpm Braking System Electronic brake Wow and Flutter 0.01% WRMS; 0.025% WRMS (JIS C5521), +-0.035% peak (IEC 98A Weighted} Rumble -56dB (IEC 98A Unweighted), -78dB (IEC Weighted) Unit Dimensions 17-27/32 x 6-25/32 x 13-31/32; Weight 26.5lb (12 kg)
Long recognized by the World's DJs as the best club-use turntable, the famous SL series is without a rival. The turntable uses their original integral roto-platter Direct Drive motor for smooth, non-stop performance and unwavering quartz DD accuracy. This gives DJs the ability to spin records with quick starts, stops, and scratches, for the ultimate mixing experience. Feature List
- Total quartz locked continuous pitch adjustment up to 8%
- Precision molded aluminum diecast cabinet and heavy rubber base material absorb unwanted vibrations
- Unwavering quartz Direct Drive accuracy: wow and flutter 0,01% WRNMS, rumble -78dB (DIN B)
- Very high torque (1.5Kg/cm) for quick start-ups
- Highly sensitive low mass tone-arm with gimbal suspension/helicoid tonearm height adjustment
The Technics SL-1200MK2PK turntable may be a staple among DJs, but its sturdy build and handy features are bound to endear themselves to all who love good music and hanker for vinyl. Whether you can't find that same purity of tone and sense of air around the music in CDs or you just have a wealth of music you can't hear otherwise, there are plenty of good reasons to invest in a turntable in the 21st century. In 1970, Panasonic introduced the world's first direct-drive turntable, the SL-1200, which was superseded by the now-legendary SL-1200MK2PK--the "wheel of steel" as it's affectionately called. The MK2, boasting a new look, an upgraded motor, and a separate ground wire, offers DJs the only motor capable of withstanding high-torque starts and record-gripping stops--the signature moves in any DJ's "scratch." As it happens, these features are also ideal for making pristine minidisc or CD-R copies of your favorite LPs or vinyl singles. With this 'table you can find the start of the track, wind back to just before it begins, hit "record" on your digital recorder, and let fly with the SL-1200MK2PK's sturdy platter. You'll hear no sound of the needle meeting the record, no wasteful seconds of surface noise before the music starts--and no clipped introductions when you try to cut it close by eyeballing it. The SL-1200MK2PK grants a 16-percent pitch-adjust range (+/- 8 percent from standard pitch), which is crucial for matching dance-music tempos and convenient for correcting the pitch on poorly mastered old records.
Technics Quartz Synthesizer Direct-Drive Turntable Accessories
 Shure M97xE High-Performance Magnetic Phono Cartridge
Shure SFG-2 Stylus Tracking Force Gauge
Stanton Record Cleaner Kit
Abbey Road
Shure M44-7H Scratch Cartridge with Headshell
Audio Technica AT440ML Dual-Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge
AudioQuest LP record clean brush
Fleet Foxes
Third
Stanton H4-S Replacement Headshell
Technics Quartz Synthesizer Direct-Drive Turntable Reviews
Details like that are very important to me. No piano warbles. The audiophile brands will have you believe that belt drive is superior. c) This thing is built like a tank.
The cost today would be in the millions to get a factory to begin producing something comparable. I can confirm black backgrounds and deadly accurate speeds. Good vinyl + this turntable is vastly superior. I paired this TT with an AT440MLA. The market is simply no longer there to do so. Im not sure of the exact weight (25lbs)., but I'm always surprised when I try to move it.
b) The magnetic direct drive system allows incredibly impressive wow and flutter and rumble specs. Check KAB USA for other stuff like fluid damping and strobe-disabling. After doing quite a bit of research, I found the following information rather helpful:. Why.
I can imagine it will be around long after I have departed. The Technics factory had to tool-up to create it. Upgrades are available if you'd like a new tonearm or cabling. Highly Recommended. .
I no longer listen to CDs at home if the vinyl is available. a) This turntable was designed in the 70s as state-of-the-art. See (a). I looked into purchasing many turntables in the "audiophile" category.
Rumble is way below lathe rumble in the disks themselves, and the torque must be experienced to be believed. There is some low-frequency lateral resonance when playing poorly mastered records, but it's well below audible frequencies and easily filtered out. I can apply quite a bit of effort on cleaning grungy vinyl without stalling it - a huge advantage over belt drive turntables. I've used a lot of turntables over the years.
The tonearm is well made, and tracks warped vinyl better than almost anything I've used. If you want to spend more you probably can, but I sincerely doubt there's a better turntable for any practical purposes. I've recently upgraded my whole system for this purpose, and this turntable is part of that upgrade. Some might regret the lack of automatic turn-off, but I like the simplicity of the design.
This is the most solid, quietest, and impressive turntable I've seen. Unlike my old Thorens, this one looks and feels like it will last forever. My application is getting he best possible sound out of old vinyl, primarily for digitizing.
If you do this you'll find two things; most companies won't publish these specs (guess why,) the ones that do are producing tables with inferior specs to the Technics 1200. Everyone knows these tables are built like tanks and will last forever. With a good cartridge (I use a Shure M97xe) this table absolutely cannot be beat for sound quality by any table anywhere NEAR it's price range. Unrivaled reliability and specs plus dead solid locked rpms for me thank you. Not many people realize however that the 1200 sounds great too. Let the uninformed have their plastic belt drive toy tables, I'm keeping a 1200 on my shelf. Go ahead and compare the rumble and wow and flutter specs between the Technics 1200 and any of the belt drive 'audiophile' tables under $2000.
looks o.k. to feed the wall for sound. good-o.k. kid approval might sell in japan. for the buyer. needs lifts for the back to bring the low.
A solid, reliable platform for any DJ's creativity. When a turntable remains the industry standard for more than 20 years, you should know there is good reason for it. You don't need any of the fancy gizmos on the digital decks, all you need are these, some good tunes and a bit of imagination. Seriously ragged.
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