[grokit]

Stanton will keep them going.

 

[jtaylor991]

They are still sold on Amazon, but they are fairly expensive at $1,300. Are they really worth that much/that good quality-wise or is it just the rarity?
 
http://www.amazon.com/TECHNICS-SL-1200MK2-Automatic-Stereo-Turntable/dp/B00006I5VX

 

[WiR3D]

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They are still sold on Amazon, but they are fairly expensive at $1,300. Are they really worth that much/that good quality-wise or is it just the rarity?
 
http://www.amazon.com/TECHNICS-SL-1200MK2-Automatic-Stereo-Turntable/dp/B00006I5VX

Im pretty sure i saw one on amazon uk for like GBP300
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Technics-SL-1210-II-Turntable/dp/B0000C4GFF/ref=pd_ybh_2
 
EDIT oh snap here is the mkII
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Technics-SL1200MK2-SL1200-MK2/dp/B000LAKVNK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1337942245&sr=1-1
 
such subtle differences... so confused

 

[MorbidToaster]

Just find a used one from a DJ that took care of his stuff. You can find pairs for ~600 USD on many used sites. I've been tempted myself because I want to get back into spinning but 2 TTs would take up soooooo much space not to mention the controller I plan on getting as well.

 

[MorbidToaster]

Just a side note for you guys looks at Technics tables. Stanton offers a few nice choices that are built well and have ridiculous motors in them (almost instant start/stop). My favorite being the STR8-150. 
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Stanton will keep them going.

 

[Skylab]

Stanton will keep them going.

Not so sure. Stanton announce very recently they are out of the cartridge business. I doubt they will stay in the turntable business.

There are LOTS of people making turntables these days, of course, but things do change.

 

[Skylab]

To get back on the right topic: I had John at turntablerestorations.com make a PL-570 for me in real walnut veneer, to match the rest of my vintage pioneer gear. I'm pleased with the result:

The PL-570 is really a nice sounding TT. I have a Clearaudio Maestro Wood on it...sounds killer.

 

[palmfish]

That is just beautiful.

 

[TheWuss]

wow!!!  gorgeous!! 
okay, rob.  you can stop now.  i think you've out-vintaged everybody here.  big time. 

 

[Skylab]

Thanks guys.  I'm pretty happy with it

 

[grokit]

Really really nice Rob!



As far as the SL1200 MkII, the one I recently picked up at audiogon arrived as advertised in great shape, $390 including $65 for shipping. It was missing the dust cover which I have installed and I just received the last hinge bracket today. So including a new 45 rpm adapter my investment without a cartridge was under $475*. I just need to switch my headshell/cartridge into it, and wait for my preamp to get back and that step up transformer and I'm set. I'll post a photo when it's done being put together.

I may sneak a listen with a temporary rig before it's completely done

*edit: or a little less than the price of a brand-new Stanton knockoff.

 

[Eee Pee]

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okay, rob.  you can stop now.  i think you've out-vintaged everybody here.  big time. 

That got a laugh out loud.
 
Yeah man, that's fantastic looking.  

 

[ashbeowulf]

Just bought a Yamaha CR-820 receiver today, and looking for a new phono now to go with it.. Guy was selling a Dual 1216 and an AR XA with a shure cartridge. He wanted 200 for the AR, but I'm not sure if that's a good price or not? He said he just recently had the base redone with MDF. Any advice? Or should I just keep my eye out for future turntables for now? Not looking to spend more than 300 at the moment

 

[grokit]

The Sl-122MK2 saga continues, what's wrong with this picture:

 

[grokit]

Also the mat was more than a little dinged up, a stock replacement will be another $25+.

But there are upgrade options here.

This first one is very intriguing, the record actually sits on small vinyl "spikes":


http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170773039621

What little I can find about it seems quite positive.


This next one seems more conventional, and lets you use a clamp (which I would also need) but costs a lot more:


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Funk-Firm-Acromat-SL1200-SL-1210-Turntable-Platter-Mat-/390412824222?pt=Turntable_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5ae66aee9e

This one seems to be more widely known, and the impressions I can find on it also seem very positive.


Evidently the first one transfers energy and the second one absorbs it. I am leaning toward the first one, because it's cheaper, I won't need to get a clamp for this deck, and I am on a slab so transferring the acoustic energy makes a kind of sense. If I was on a conventional joist floor that transferred vibrations the second one maybe?

Snake oil? Anybody have any experience with either one?