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Technics SL-1500C or SL-1210GR

I haven't owned a direct drive table since the early 90s when I sold my Kenwood. I thought I was getting out of vinyl at the time for the "perfect sound forever". I'm thinking I might want to check out a current model to compare to my TD-125 mkII. Has anyone used both of the two referenced tables? I don't need the pitch control feature. I don't need the built in phono stage of the 1500C.

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Keep the Thorens and get a better mc cartridge. At least a Hana SL ($750). Among my many TTs I have a 125 with a Rega RB300 arm. Can't beat Swiss precision!

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 I like the simplicity of the SL-1500C, but Technics should skipped the phono stage in my opinion

The SL-1500C has two pairs of RCA outlets; one for the built in phono stage and one that totally bypasses the phono stage.  

Buy it.

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Yes, it does.

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I bumped myself up to considering the SL-1200G, have had difficulty finding one. Well, then, if I'm going to spend $4K plus, there are many other options to consider? Rega RP10 (NOS), Planar 8, Feickert Volare, VPI Prime 21, Michell Gyro SE. Paralysis by analysis could set in if I'm not careful. Sound is number one priority, but I do value beauty in design. I've been looking at the polished version of the Audiomods Series Six tonearm, and it definitely has the wow factor and seems to be well respected.

bobbydd
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It's a slippery slope.  For my second system, I originally was planning for a $2500 or so front end.

Turned out to be closer to $6K with my Feickert Volare, Audiomods 6, Hana ML set up.  Love it!

Technics 1200G  plays in a different league than the 1500 and 1200 mk 7.  Lots of choices ...

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