Technics SL-1200MK2 Turntable

Direct Drive, With Pitch Control, Pitch Range: +/- 8 %, Speed Settings: 45 RPM

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Indestructible and almost audiophile-quality sound

by pawilsnj, Mar 19, 2007

Pros: Simple to use, not expensive (by audiophile standards) and very well designed

Cons: Some tables sound better, but cost thousands more

Review: I owned one of these tables for a couple of years. I'm an audiophile and still like the sound of LPs ...

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Technics SL-1200 Owners...Use Your Head...Shell That Is!

by sam-pro, Feb 14, 2006

Pros: There's no substitution for a proper replacement headshell!

Cons: Perhaps a little costlier and a bit harder to find than universal types.

The Bottom Line: There is nothing like an original part when it comes to turntable headshells...especially for a Technics SL-1200 Turntable!

Review: OK...why write a review on a simple tonearm headshell? Well...the fact of the matter is that over th ...

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Have you mastered Technics SL-1200MK2 Turntable?

by cntaur5, Apr 19, 2004

Pros: Offers plenty of great torque and accurate pitch adjustment.

Cons: Things are changing in the DJ business due to new technology (CD's, MP3's).

The Bottom Line: Technics SL-1200MK2 is a great turntable recognized as an industry standard.

Review: Bedroom DJs along with Professional DJs want solid equipment that will not only stand up to live a ...

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A Solid Deck for the DJ and Vinyl Fan

by ndyvidual, Dec 20, 2003

Pros: Solid design; tweaker's heaven; excellent sound; clean layout.

Cons: Can hit the power dial when intense spinning; must modify to detach cables. Nothing else...

Review: This deck is structurally similar to all of the other variations that have been developed; all are v ...

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The Daddy of all Turntables!!!

by millwallmickey, Oct 10, 2003

Pros: The best in the business

Cons: Pricey(but worth it)

Review: What can I say?? Having been a dj for over 15 years I still haven't found anything that even comes c ...

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The 1200 Standard

by skate670, Feb 12, 2003

Pros: built to last

Cons: EXPENSIVE!!!!!

The Bottom Line: I would reccomend this to any begining or advanced DJ.

Review: The technics company has been making exceptional audio products since 1969 with the release of the S ...

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The real thing

by davidcharles, Aug 9, 2002

Pros: Tough, strong, under-discussed hi-fidelity, pride of ownership

Cons: Doesn't need to be so expensive, no cart/stylus included

The Bottom Line: DJ or just a vinyl lover who wants a timeless machine to last forever, this is the one you'll want.

Review: This started out way back in the 70s as a Rolls Royce home hi-fi component. When the disco boom star ...

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Want to DJ? Get the right equipment!

by nrgflows, May 28, 2002

Pros: The best in the industry.

Cons: Audio cables are part of the tables and are questionable in quality

The Bottom Line: There is a reason every DJ you've ever heard of uses 1200s... If you are serious about DJing, you better get the right equipment!

Review: Cool, you are going to DJ?

So what turntables are you buying? If you answer anyth ...

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So you want to be a dj

by djkamikaze, Apr 26, 2002

Pros: built like a tank

Cons: cheap audio cords

The Bottom Line: If you're serious about becoming a dj, I recommend getting 1200s, forget the imitators(Gemini, Numark, American Dj, Gli,etc.).

Review: What can I say. This turntable is the industry standard for djing. These turntables has been aroun ...

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