Technics 1200 MK2 vs Technics SL-1210GR

It is not exactly what you want to hear but after decades of using upgraded SL1210mk2 my next step was SP-10 mk2 with EPA-100 tonearm and Micro Seiki CU-500 platter mat.

The old SL1210mk2 can’t compete with SP-10mk2 / EPA-100. It’s another level.

If you want something better you can always find SP-10 mk2 (at least it will not remind you an old SL1200 mk2 series).

The new Technics 1200GR is not especially expensive...

The Technics turntables are solid mass market disc spinners. But in that price range nice belt drive tables with good/better tonearms can be had and are better audiophile tables. 

Buckle up!

Had both, yes better for sure.  Still have an original 1200 mk2. Sold my GR only to get a GAE.  Yes the G or GAE is even better than the GR.