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Is there a non-DJ version of the Technics SL-1200 Series?

Hey A-goN,

I think I recall mention on a non-DJ / Home Audio version of the venerable Technics SL-1200 series of turntables. What is the non-DJ version made for home audio? Is it the SL-1600? Is there a mk II-V, etc., like there was with the SL-1200? Does the non-DJ version command a lower price on the used market? Is there any down-side to the non-DJ version? Any missing features, etc.?

I sometimes see SL-1600, SL1650 and SL-1700 for sale locally. Are these worth owning? 

Thanks for any information and recommendations.
reubent
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jtsnead
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The new SL1500C might be what you want                                https://www.technics.com/us/news/20190107-sl-1500c/        
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chakster
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This one of my upgraded SL1210mkII on Isonoe feet, with KAB Fluid damper, fully rewired, with Orsonic headshell and the ultimate Glanz MFG-61 cartridge (find more in Glanz thread about the carts).

When i decided to upgrade further i just replaced the turntable with this SP-10 mkII

If you don't like the "dj look" of SL1200 series, just go for the ultimate SP-10 mkII (used), this is a much better turntable. But even SP-10 mkII was made for radiostations, broadcast studios and have been used by radio DJs for decades. This is the ultimate High-End Direct Drive for audiophiles too. 
reubent OP
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I'm just looking for a second TT that I can use in a second system and sometimes to leave the house for local audio get-together ( 3-4 times per year). Looking for inexpensive table that doesn't require any fuss for this use case.

I may just end up with an Audio Technical  AT-LP120-USB for this use case. If so, I might go through the effort of bypassing the internal phono pre-amp as I've read it provides an improvement in SQ.

Thanks for your replies. May keep the 2 new Technics on my radar and I may pick up a Pioneer PLX-1000 if I see one at a good price. 


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