[cbw]

I have recently found a pair of these on craigslist for $600 OBO without the needles, wondering how good a deal this might be? Obviously if they aren't good condition it wont be worth it, but if they are mint?

I have been wanting to get a vinyl setup going but had been too busy messing with my headphone and portable setups. So any help is appreciated!

 

[MrJoshua]

In the UK, I see them regularly for £300 to £400 for 2 ($600 to $800).

I did see 2 (and a decent mixer) go for £260 last week ($520), but one of the decks needed a new headshell and foot.

 

[mrarroyo]

Well, Todd The Vinyl Junkie (one of the sponsors here) sells the SL1200MkII for $479 at: http://www.ttvj.com/index.php?main_p...oducts_id=1027

For $600 you can get the Technics SL1210M5G see: http://www.ttvj.com/index.php?main_p...oducts_id=1028

Or for $629 you could get the Music Hall MMF-5 with Goldring G1012 cartridge at: http://www.ttvj.com/index.php?main_p...roducts_id=124

Good luck.

 

[cbw]

Well it was for 2 of them without the needles but they guy already sold them so i guess ill keep looking. Thanks for the info guys.

 

[golgi]

For just listening to records, you really don't need any more than the SL1210mk2 which can be purchased new from http://www.musiciansfriend.com for $399. All you get with the higher models of the SL is unnecessary DJ features and "upgraded" tonearm wire. The tonearm wire is questionable though as many say they don't notice any difference in sound.

 

[golgi]

Another option is to buy the SL from http://www.kabusa.com since they even have modded SL's.

 

[cbw]

Thanks for the info, that kabusa site has more mods than i know what to do with.

 

[ninioquiroz]

What do you plan on using it for? I must recommend you to also check out some new audiophile quality turntables from brands like Pro-ject, Music Hall or Rega.

 

[anomen]

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What do you plan on using it for? I must recommend you to also check out some new audiophile quality turntables from brands like Pro-ject, Music Hall or Rega.

if you are an "audiophile" and want to listen to vinyl one side at a time through expensive speakers and amps in the comfort of your home, then look away from the Technics 1200's... i used to have a wooden belt-drive table with a Sumiko Blue Point Special cartridge that put my much more expensive digital front-end to shame when compared back-to-back.
 
if you fancy yourself a "DJ" and want to have a crossfader switch you back and forth between direct-drive backspins and long pitch riding rinse-outs, then get a Technic 1200 setup.  i've had the Mk2 and Mk5G versions, and played on the Mk3 version as well, and believe the Mk3 to be the best.  the Mk5G tables have a button to switch to a +/-16% range (normal is +/-8%) and "upgraded hardware", the Mk2 is basic, while the Mk3 has the best fader with no zero click like the Mk2.  any of these tables are highly modifiable as they've been the industry standard for DJs and clubs for years...