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Would a Technics SL-1200 MK2 be an upgrade from a Denon DP-31L?

Hi all,

just wondering if this Technics turntable is superior to my current Denon for home audio use? The Denon is my first and only turntable, and it sounds great so I have no complaints, but I wasn't sure if the Technics would be even better. Especially considering the Technics is a DJ TT, which I don't have a clue if that makes a difference for my usage in a home audio setting.
Price isn't a factor because I'll only pick it up if I can work out some kind of trade for it (although the asking price is $400 in good working order with a new self grounding RCA board installed)

any my advice would be greatly appreciated!

thanks
hockey4496
hockey4496 OP
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So that seem like a pretty unanimous consensus...as for the price- it's aesthetics are definitely a 4/10 at best (here it is: http://eastnc.craigslist.org/ele/5580637517.html ) but he says it works great.

what would be the lowest reasonable price I should expect to pay for one in this shape? Maybe $400 is it, but if I can haggle the price down I will certainly try...if I do get it, I need to know it was a steal, and not an average selling price (only way to justify it to the wife) :)
hockey4496 OP
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It's missing the dust cover too I just found out 
hockey4496 OP
104 posts
 
Anyone?

Should i I start a new thread to get more input on how much it's worth? I have to let the guy know ASAP 

i appreciate the guidance, I'm new to vinyl so the buyers market for used equipment is foreign to me :/
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yogiboy
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Ebay has many 1200's listed. You should give it a look. $400 seems like a real good price ! BTW, the Denon that you have goes for about a hundred bucks,so if you get more than that you should jump on it !
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mattmiller
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I would not buy this table for $200! This table is RAGGED OUT! and it does not have a original headshell or dust cover?!! Stay away and put your $400 into a better unit. Keep looking.....:-)  I really like the SL1200 just NOT this one.


Matt M             

  P.S. You could buy a new Audio Technica LP120 (very nice table and similar in design to the Technics) and mount a new Ortofon Red for $400!!!!
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