Hot off the press...Technics SL 1300G


I'm an admirer of the current lineup. Appears to be solid for the price point-$3200?

https://www.technics.com/uk/products/grand-class/turntables/sl-1300g.html

Once a Matt is on that platter, can a reflex clamp be used on that stubby spindle?

What do you DD users do with those less than flat gems found in the bins?

 

tablejockey

Probably only an incremental improvement vs G motor controller. Possibly not audible, would be my guesses. 

I see it does not have the magnesium arm of the 1200G and the weight of the turntable is only 28 pounds, far less than the 1200G.  I will stick with my 1200G as i love it. 

@lewm :  I've always wondered how the new technics offerings measure up to the upgraded KAB SL1200.  I agree the SL-1200 out of the box is lackluster compared to their higher end 1200 models.  I've done nearly everything I can to my 1200 to make it better, but always wonder what I'm missing.  

What you’re missing are the coreless motor, the heavier more damped plinth and platter, the upgraded motor controller (G vs original SL1200), and the improved tonearm.

So the 1200G is the more expensive table, so it’s the better of the two? I am a Technics neophyte, so maybe someone could tell me how either one might compare to a VPI Aries II?