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It's Back - Technics SL-1200 MKGAE

I would think that some are going to scream from the rafters with joy while others will shake their heads with distain.

But I am sure we are all going to interested.

http://www.technics.com/global/introduction/hifi-direct-drive-turntable-system-sl-1200gae/

I for one applaud Technics for paying attention to the vinyl resurgence and responding to its huge worldwide fan base to bring this legendary turntable back.  I know there have petitions going around for some time but I really didn't think it was going to happen.

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hwsworkshop
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Harry is not worried!

When it is out it has to beat a Scout JR with the same cartridge for me to get excited.  I'm using a Scout JR in my big system right now with an Ortofon 2M Red (Roughly $1500 retail for both) and it really sounds amazing!!!

In 1988 a well known amp maker said to me "What are you going to do in 5 years",  The answer for 2015 is :Sell more tables then we have ever sold".

HW

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mitch4t
1,610 posts
 
I want one.

Now if I can just get my hands on a Shure V-15 Type V ...
don_c55
1,025 posts
 
$4000 bucks!   UGH!

Way too high priced, and too cheap looking.

Same arm as 40 years ago????
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mitch4t
1,610 posts
 
They have to charge at least $4,000.
They know that audiophiles expect to pay the big bucks, ...you've been conditioned for it ($4,000 speaker cables, etc).  They feel if they charge a lower price, audiophiles won't take them seriously.
fleib
1,124 posts
 

Aluminum top plate, magnesium arm w/VTA OTF, 4 layer cabinet, more inertial mass than an SP10 MK2, coreless motor.

Out to beat a Scout jr. ??  Might beat a Classic w/SDS. 

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