Technic 1200 MK2

Poolgod69
Poolgod69 Posts: 184
edited June 2013 in Electronics
I hear some good opinions from other people's reviews about the technic SL1200 MK2 Turntable. Are these listed here the same ones people may be referring to or possible older ones?

These do seem pretty sweet!!

Essentially I am building my wish list which gives me something to work towards.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR2.TRC1.A0&_nkw=technic+1200&_sacat=0&_from=R40

Any opinions on the SL 1300?

Thanx!!

Brian
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited June 2013
    They are great for DJ's heavy duty and tough but most audiophiles stub their nose at them and prefer something better.
    A lot of them like belt drives on a quality unit of course.

    Maybe something like this.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/THORENS-TD-166-MK-II-TURNTABLE-IN-EXC-COND-W-REGA-R-100-STYLUS-WORKS-GREAT-/390610422838?pt=US_Record_Players_Home_Turntables&hash=item5af2320c36
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited June 2013
    While there is a love/Hate relationship of this TT and I use it daily..I Love it.
    It was originally designed as a upper end TT, but became quickly adopted by the DJ era because of it's durability and weight..
    There are many arguments about a great many things about the TT most of which are addressed on the KABUSA site, myths and Facts of the 1200..
    Check out the facts on Kab and you will see, and over at Audiogon there is a huge article about the pro and cons..
    It's a very good TT with Good cart..
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited June 2013
    They are a very solid table. Few are built better. They sound good stock, are relatively easy to set-up, are very responsive to mods, and can take a beating and keep on ticking. I consider them a true classic.

    I still own one. Even though its not my main table anymore, I will never get rid of it for sentimental reasons and will always have it for a backup.

    I second the recommendation for KAB if you end up with a 1200. They are the experts on all things 1200.
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited June 2013
    Yea don't get me wrong I love Technics turntables in fact I have two of them the 2000 and a BD-1. I just think they are over kill and made for DJ's. I if spend that much I would get an audiophile (not as rugged or commercial) TT.
    POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
    POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
    PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
    POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
    ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,251
    edited June 2013
    PolkieMan wrote: »
    Yea don't get me wrong I love Technics turntables in fact I have two of them the 2000 and a BD-1. I just think they are over kill and made for DJ's. I if spend that much I would get an audiophile (not as rugged or commercial) TT.

    OverKill?? LOL!! Dude get your learn on. They are a Fantasic player, and they were not built for DJ's, they just became a favorite with them, they were being built before they were even being used in this fashion..

    There are a lot of overkill TT's out there, and Technics is not one of them..
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,251
    edited June 2013
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited June 2013
    Aw Toolfan66 you've heard it before some say that the direct drive induces noise into the system and that belt drive is better because it is not coupled to the platter.That direct drive was taken up by DJ's because try can scratch albums with them but iyt colors the sound.... blah blah blah
    I have had direct drive since 1976.
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    here is something nice

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/TECHNICS-SL-1300-VINTAGE-TURNTABLE-1-OWNER-ORIG-BOX-PACKING-NEAR-MINT-UNIT-/380657259683?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item58a0f0d4a3
    POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
    POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
    PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
    POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
    ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,650
    edited June 2013
    Got that same GF album!
    (Nothing else to contribute as I am completely content with my Kenwood KD-550.)
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited June 2013
    That what people thought because it was a direct drive there was noise from the motor, but KABUSA disproved that theory there were two version of a direct drive a cheap one and well the SL-1200 one which used a different type of motor.
    I can't remember it was the cheap one pulse searched to keep speed were the better one did it a different way.much much better..
    KABUSA shows you this and dispels any Rumors you heard before..
    Just like the world used to be flat..KABUSA disproved that as well, lol
    PolkieMan wrote: »
    Aw Toolfan66 you've heard it before some say that the direct drive induces noise into the system and that belt drive is better because it is not coupled to the platter.That direct drive was taken up by DJ's because try can scratch albums with them but iyt colors the sound.... blah blah blah
    I have had direct drive since 1976.
    100_0347.jpg


    here is something nice

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/TECHNICS-SL-1300-VINTAGE-TURNTABLE-1-OWNER-ORIG-BOX-PACKING-NEAR-MINT-UNIT-/380657259683?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item58a0f0d4a3
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited June 2013
    This GF album one is not as good as was advertised on ebay I am going to get a better one
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    Got that same GF album!
    (Nothing else to contribute as I am completely content with my Kenwood KD-550.)
    POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
    POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
    PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
    POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
    ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited June 2013
    Yea but be as it is most the really expensive TTs are mainly belt drive, like you I prefer direct drive.
    Jhayman wrote: »
    That what people thought because it was a direct drive there was noise from the motor, but KABUSA disproved that theory there were two version of a direct drive a cheap one and well the SL-1200 one which used a different type of motor.
    I can't remember it was the cheap one pulse searched to keep speed were the better one did it a different way.much much better..
    KABUSA shows you this and dispels any Rumors you heard before..
    Just like the world used to be flat..KABUSA disproved that as well, lol
    POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
    POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
    PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
    POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
    ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1
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