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jtaylor991
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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
http://www.amazon.com/TECHNICS-SL-1200MK2-Automatic-Stereo-Turntable/dp/B00006I5VX
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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
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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
The PL-570 is really a nice sounding TT. I have a Clearaudio Maestro Wood on it...sounds killer.
TheWuss
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wow!!! gorgeous!!
okay, rob. you can stop now. i think you've out-vintaged everybody here. big time.
okay, rob. you can stop now. i think you've out-vintaged everybody here. big time.
Skylab
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Thanks guys. I'm pretty happy with it
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.
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.
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That got a laugh out loud.
Yeah man, that's fantastic looking.
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.
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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
The Sl-122MK2 saga continues, what's wrong with this picture:
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?
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?
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