TECHNICS SL-1200MK2 Turntable
Remember what DJs used in the club before the 1200s? Nobody else does either. That's because this 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)
TECHNICS SL-1200MK2 Turntable Accessories
 Shure M97xE High-Performance Magnetic Phono Cartridge
Shure SFG-2 Stylus Tracking Force Gauge
AudioQuest LP record clean brush
Shure M44-7H Scratch Cartridge with Headshell
Stanton Record Cleaner Kit
ART DJPre II Phono Preamp
Audio Technica AT440ML Dual-Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge
SHURE M44-7 STANDARD DJ TURNTABLE CARTRIDGE
Dark Side Of The Moon
Stanton H4-S Replacement Headshell
TECHNICS SL-1200MK2 Turntable Reviews
They reek of cheap, but they are the hallowed belt drive systems that supposedly offer vinyl Nirvana. This is a quality piece of equipment.
Audiophiles sniff at the Techniques and call it a DJ table, and, in truth, it is popular with DJs because it's almost indestructible. Put a good cartridge in it (AT 150 MLX, a Grado Gold, or perhaps a Shelter 201), do a proper set up and sit back and enjoy the music.
after $500 worth of upgrades. I should have bought one of these years ago.
But it makes a great Hi-Fi table as well. Many entry and mid-level "audiophile" turntables are nothing but MDF with a motor glued on.
I recently bought a 1210 (black) with some KAB upgrades and it literally sings.
PERIOD. Besides, audiophiles claim that belt driven tables are the best but. Don't let that "opinion" stop you from purchasing this awesome TT. Belt driven are good but direct drive been around for ages. The standard which all others turntables are judged~.
Clearly, this turntable was intended for both the professional and home markets. And for years I was in search of the perfect turntable on which to indulge my passion. The direct drive motor keeps the platter precisely on speed thanks to the quartz-locked control, or varied with the pitch control slider. A green light lets you know when you're locked right on speed. But my strongest recommendation for the best cartridge to use with the 1200for home use is the Denon DL-160 high output moving coil.My records have never sounded better, and this cartridge, like the turntable, is a bargain.
I've been using this combination for transferring some of my favorite LP's to CD so I can play them in my car. In many cases, the sound was so good it was hard to tell this was an analog transfer. I've had mine for nearly 20 years, and I'll never let go. This turntable is analog nirvana. Even the snooty high end audiophiles should take a good look at this table if they want great sound at a bare-bones price (compared to most high end turntables that don't do anything this one does).
There's something to be said as to why this turntable has been available for so long. When it's right, you'll know. I am a vinyl junkie.There; I've said it. The S-shaped tonearm offers adjustments for tracking force, anti-skate, AND vertical tracking angle. In addition, the strobe on the outer rim of the platter helps you gauge where you are when you adjust the pitch.
I have no fewer than 16 cartridges on headshells that can be used on this turntable, and all sound excellent. This is definitely the finest turntable ever built, regardless of price. The importance of VTA is often downplayed, but I can tell you it matters.
Everybody knows the 1200 is a great DJ table. Nice, rich, "unfinicky", yet detailed sound, "set it and forget it". Bet it'd sell better than they think. This combination really does beat CD on my system, in "life" and overall smoothness, when run through my Jolida JD-9 phono stage. Solid build. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR SPINNING VINYL ANYWHERE. Just use mine for playing records at home. Just found a great deal on a Denon DL-103 low output moving coil on eBay from a foreign source.
Got excellent sound with a Shure M97xE cartridge.
Good isolation.
I'm willing to "babysit" the 1200 for the wonderful sound it delivers though.
Too bad they don't make an automatic version that lifts the needle at the end of the record like they did in the old days.
With the right cartridge, I honestly don't think it can be beat for home use either, without spending considerably more.
VINYL HEAVEN.
Speed is always accurate and steady.
Sounds better than a $500.00 "budget audiophile" table I got rid of.
Everything's easily and precisely adjustable.
Setup is a relatively easy process & you can keep it simple & have it work well forever, or tweek out over things to make minute changes to get the abosolute best possible sound. THis is the first new 1200 that I have purchased, but not the first I have owned. Anyway, these things are reliable, tanks, will last forever, & though it seems pricey, will provide for you for years.probably until you sell it to someone else who can use it too. Either way, the 1200s are great turntables. Funny thing is, this wasn't even for me. Was a gift to a great friend. They are very versitile & can take the abuse of spinning, or just run on doing mundane vinyl playback.
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