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Very Impressed with my new Technics SL-1200GR TT

I just received the unit yesterday and set up. I am surprised that the unit is much more sturdy than what I thought it was going to be. The 1200GR is built like a tank. I'm running an AT-VM-540ML cartridge thru a MoFi Studio pre. The pre may be going back due to supper flimsy RCA in and out jacks. The cables are quite loose on the MOfI. Both cables are super tight on the TT and Preamp end. 

The sound is amazing. I am thrilled the bass is full, deep and punchy (I was expecting lighter bass). 

Here's a link to a quick phone video I did

https://www.dropbox.com/s/neig56c0wf1i53a/IMG_0381.MOV?dl=0
aberyclark
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chakster
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The first SL1200mk2 has never been designed for DJs, it was a hi-fi component that was adopted by djs and became a dj standard for professionals. DJing changed a lot in the early 80's, previously used Thorens belt drive were replaced by Technics direct drive and it was a revolution, a new standard. 

Prior to SL-1200 mk2 series a much better Technics turntable was the highest broadcast standard in the late 70's, it was SP-10mk2 and the mk3 is still ultimate (super high torque). 

Technics is great


csgreene
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Call me a fanboy too as I recently bought the 1210GR to put in my main system and moved the SL-QL1 that had been in that system (and a table I've owned since 1985) upstairs into the living room system.  I love the quality of the old and the new Technics tables and both sound great in my systems.
tzh21y
1,654 posts
 
they are very nice.  An absolute steal for the money you pay.
aberyclark OP
1,410 posts
 
I'm thinking of a wooden plinth to dress it up a bit
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