Technics 1200 MK2 vs Technics SL-1210GR

"... This is BS!..."

It’s a solid table like I said. I just prefer belt drives in this price range. Now if you were talking about the Technics SL-1000R: $18,999....wow!

@chakster  +1

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.

Not long ago, I would have shared this sentiment, but now that I’ve experienced the GR,  I can confidently assert that there is no belt-drive table anywhere near the price that performs as well, not in any metric. And I don’t typically care for the sound of direct-drive, even the 1200MKII is pretty mediocre IME.

You really have to be at the $4K price point before a good belt-drive catches up. And even then, there are some trade-offs.  

"...Not long ago, I would have shared this sentiment, but now that I’ve experienced the GR,  I can confidently assert that there is no belt-drive table anywhere near the price that performs as well, not in any metric..."

A very convincing argument. Maybe I should re-evaluate. Thanx. 

Thanks for your comments. Once the Technics GR becomes available I will buy one!
Dan