Before the SL1200GAE (and later G) was announced for the fist time, a "forever Technics" was the SP-10mk3 (and cheaper mk2) with Technics EPA-100 mk2 (or cheaper EPA-100) tonearms.
Technics 1200 G a Forever Turntable?
I won my fantasy football league and have $4-5K burning a hole in my pocket. I am considering a new turntable to replace my OG Technics 1200 M3D. Is it possible to get one at this price point that can be the last one I'll ever want/need? Looking at 1200G because of the familiarity, but is it better to get one with easier future tonearm changes. I know audiophiles generally don't settle on anything forever, but I feel like a great turntable can do the job for years beyond most other equipment.
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Before I got the Achromat, I tried the Herbie's mat. I felt that the Herbie's was an improvement over the stock rubber mat. Based on various recommendations I decided to try the Achromat. The result was a more detailed presentation than the Herbies and the stock mat. I did AB comparisons to the best of my ability and settled on the Achromat. The first Achromat I received was warped and Music Direct was very cooperative in handling an exchange. I use the stock headshell with a Hana SL and Pass XP-15. I have a LP Gear Zupreme Headshell that I may use in the future with a different cartridge. Jake, you are in a different league with the Van Den Hul cartridge and preamp. Let us know how you like the music. |
I recently upgraded to a Technics 1500C and It's definitely my forever TT. Everything there is to love about a Technics TT minus all the DJ foofaraws. Rock solid at all three speeds with end of play arm lift, and sounds fantastic with a Ortofon 2M Bronze and Schiit Mani. It shares a lot of the same mechanics as the 1200 series for a lot less dinero. Use the $2800 you save to buy the stylus/cart of your dreams! |
Happy hunting! It will definitely be worth waiting for. As time goes by it will be ripe for upgrades such as an improved record mat and/or tonearm. Regarding mats, I believe the late Art Dudley had it right, “The thick rubber record mat, unrepentantly gray, is simply the finest and best-sounding mat I've used. (I tried it on my Garrard 301, whose stock mat was shamed in the comparison.)” https://www.stereophile.com/content/luxman-pd-171-record-player No additional clamp or weight required. Ammonite Audio and SoundSupports out of the UK offer several options of armboards for tonearm upgrades should you decide to take it further down the road. |
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