WTB: Technics SL-1210MK2 or SL-1210MK5

Hey guys,
looking for a clean Technics SL-1210 turntable; black version of the 1200
  • SL-1210MK2
  • SL-1210MK5
Interested in a clean well cared for unit, complete as possible, preferring oe box and packing materials as well, if possible, but not necessarily a dealbreaker if not available.

I'm periodically checking Craigslist nationwide, and Ebay, as well. I see some new old stock for prices that could put me in a really nice late model hifi table. Most of the other stuff seems beat up and still expensive, with a few exceptions here and there, but still haven't seen anything cost/condition wise that's prompted me to make a move.

Just thought I'd ask around here since this may be my best opportunity for both reasonable price and, just as importantly, some sense of the kind of life/treatment it's had.

Let me know if you guys have anything you're interested in moving or know of any available.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,124
    https://quadcities.craigslist.org/ele/5366801688.html

    Hey another 1200 showed up the guy had two of them one left this one strobes red. I have bought from this guy before. I left him a message.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,124
    It might have tracking issues not sure about the dime on the headshell, I will find out when I hear back from him.
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    Parasound Halo A 31 OnkyoTX-NR838 Sony XBR55X850B 55" 4K RtiA9 Fronts CsiA6 Center RtiA3 Rears FxiA6 Side Surrounds Dual Psw 111's Oppo 105D Signal Ultra Speaker Cables & IC's Signal Magic Power Cable Technics SL Q300 Panamax MR4300 Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables Audioquest Forest USB Cable

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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,020
    jeez, that looks pretty clean.

    I was looking for black, but not sure I need to spend 2x+ for a color change.
    thanks man, 'preciate it. be interested to hear what you find out.
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