Technics Turntables...really???

@sleepwalker: you missed the point completely. 

Just my opinion, 20 years ago, who thought vinyl would still be alive ? Now we have new TTs popping up all the time and more reissues on better vinyl formulations. Vinyl was supposed to be dead.

I think, everyone into vinyl, should have at least 2 TTs. One belt drive and one direct drive. Just converted to DD in April of 2018. There is no going back. I see a LP12 for 2250.00- current bid 1901.00. I would snatch this up if I did't already have one.The Technics 1200G and 1200GR are the best value in new DD TTs right now.

 We have more used record stores selling new and used vinyl in Chicago than we had 10years ago. Plenty of very good TTs on the used market for decent prices. Support a dealer that can help you set it up before we lose all of them.

No reason, not to take the plunge into vinyl.This is the new Golden Age of Vinyl.

nkonor, I detect a mixed message in your post.  If there is "no going back", once one has purchased a good DD turntable, then why on earth should everyone own one of each?  And why should a current buyer "snatch up" the LP12, therefore?

@lewm ,

Yes, I like my modded SL1200G with Triplanar arm. I also like my Kuzma TT. Two different sounds. Different TTs, arms, cartridges. I use a Manley Steelhead as phonostage for both.

As for the LP12, It looks to be in decent condition. If someone could do it for local pickup, even better. The upgrade path, for the Linn is not real spendy at first.

To really answer your question; We all like a change now and then. Two TTs provide that change for me.

The only people who prop up Technics are poor audiophile wanna-bes.  For the garbage Technics built in the past, they will forever pay for their sins.