TECHNICS - SL-1210G Direct Drive Turntable

Toolfan66

Any one seen, used one of these? They get great reviews, and I have the chance to pick one up for a good price. Used.

I’m not sure how the new Technics compare to the older ones build wise, considering the cost of the new ones I would hope they are much better..

bcwsrt

I have one. My understanding is the construction is better with some better dampening materials in the platter and other places than the earlier versions, but I'd have to go back and look at some of the info. I reviewed back when I was researching them a couple years ago to recall what all the differences were. If I remember correctly, they retooled the factory they are made in so tolerances, etc. are also better.

I bought mine with an Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 MM cartridge and have not had the desire to try anything else, so far. I took time to do a detailed setup with the cartridge and level the TT and could not be happier with the results.

I bought mine new and even with a deep discount was more than I originally intended on spending on a TT, but have no regrets.

Emlyn

I had my eye on either the 1200G (silver) or 1210G (black) but went a different direction and stuck with a belt drive turntable that has a similar sound quality to a direct drive table. The SL-1200 MK2 was really a late 1970s design that didn't need to be redesigned to meet the requirements for what most people used them for while home vinyl playback was dying out. The build quality was always excellent.

I consider the G model to be a modern version of the 1200. Apart from the provision of power and output jacks that allow for using any cable there are meaningful technological improvements in the platter and motor structure where that really counts. At almost 40 lbs it's quite a bit heavier than the original models. It's definitely a solid competitor in its price range with some ease of use benefits over other brands. I may still get one at some point.

skipshot12

If one’s looking for a direct drive table I’d go with some of the late 70’s to mid 80’s for some rebuilt dd tables.
That was the heyday!

Can’t go wing with Kenwood’s KD/KP models, Sony’s PS-x, Pioneer PL’s and yadda yadda yaaaah….

New DD turntables are expensive because of the costs to bring them to market in these days.

There’s a fella on YouTube that has a buyer in Japan selecting the top condition tables for him to bring into the us.
He totally rebuilds and upgrades them to last another 20 years.

Up to what one is looking for?

tonyp063

I agree with @skipshot12 . The higher end tables of that era were something special.

msg

skipshot12 wrote: »

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There’s a fella on YouTube that has a buyer in Japan selecting the top condition tables for him to bring into the us.
He totally rebuilds and upgrades them to last another 20 years.

Do you have a note of this person's youtube channel?

tonyp063 wrote: »

I agree with @skipshot12 . The higher end tables of that era were something special.

That's nice. What's that little clear piece on the plinth on the right?

tonyp063

The YouTube guy the I know of goes by Capt. Mark. ( https://www.youtube.com/@captmark09/videos)
Others report good things about him.
I got mine from HiFiDo direct from Japan. Refurbed.

The plastic piece is the stylus guard for the AT-OC9ML that's on the table right now

skipshot12

msg wrote: »

skipshot12 wrote: »

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There’s a fella on YouTube that has a buyer in Japan selecting the top condition tables for him to bring into the us.
He totally rebuilds and upgrades them to last another 20 years.

Do you have a note of this person's youtube channel?

tonyp063 wrote: »

I agree with @skipshot12 . The higher end tables of that era were something special.

That's nice. What's that little clear piece on the plinth on the right?

Absolutely,

Search captmark09 on YouTube.

I purchased my KP-9010 from him a few years ago.
Does absolutely top notch work on his overhauls and also starts with extremely beautiful condition tables.

msg

^^^ good info, thanks guys.

@Toolfan66 - well?!?