Sent Back the Pro-ject Turntable: What would be the best option in the $1800 range?

klimt02-08-2020 6:02pm

klimt OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 171 posts 02-08-2020 at 08:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks guys! The vpi is a little out of my price range. Anyone know what the difference is between these two technics TT? SL-1200GR for $1,699.99 and SL-1500C for $1,199.99
chakster Details Discussions Posts This discussion 6,144 posts 02-08-2020 at 10:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The SL1500C is simplified and made in China The SL1200GR is much better and made in Japan, the difference is not big to buy the right one from the start. You can always try to find gently used SL1200GR for lower price, many audiophiles sell them to upgrade to the G (the best in this series).
yogiboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,747 posts 02-08-2020 at 11:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My friend just replaced his older SOTA with the Technics SL-1210GR and he is a happy trooper!!
tom6897 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,484 posts 02-09-2020 at 12:19am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sent you a PM earlier.
noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,913 posts 02-09-2020 at 05:56am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Get the GR. Stick it on your credit card. You won't notice in a year but you'll be happy you did.