Technics 1200 Critic Fremer Praises the newer 1200G

The 1200G is even better than sp10mk2/3 according to specs

Thanks Vinny for the link.  I've heard of Fremer but never read his stuff.   He writes pretty good.  

I don't read audio reviews and have not for 16 years.  I know it's business but it grinds me that the reviewer is paid my the firm receiving the advertising $$$.  

@helomech i did actually used Pioneer for a few hrs, it is made like a clone of Technics to make it comfortable for DJs got used to Technics. Pioneer making them primary for deejays like all their gear nowadays (mixers, cdj players etc). They are marketed as a professional turntable for dj use. This is the ONLY reason they are clones of Technics design visually. It’s a tool for professionals, designed to the price tag to make it affordable (and made in china). If someone like the OP already has Technics SL1200mkII there is NO single reason to buy Pioneer! It is pretty easy to re-wire Technics, to replace footers, to buy KAB silicone fluid damper for tonearm or completely replace the stock arm. External power supply also available. Why Pioneer ???

vinny55 

The 1200G is even better than sp10mk2/3 according to specs  

It's hard to imagine than 1200G is better than SP-10mkIII, maybe SP-10R is better or equal, but the 1200G is not Technics reference turntable in the production line, while the SP-10mkIII was the reference for such a long time.  

The 1200G is even better than sp10mk2/3 according to specs  

You might want to read those specs again.  Rumble 78dB vs. 92dB IEC 98A Weighted and W&F 0.025 vs 0.015 WRMS JIS C5521, both in favor of the MK3.