The Technics 1200 Turntable Is Back

[DrHackenbush]

I got mine in 2006 I think? And they still play fine and I got them used. Breh I bought them from threw in a copy of the Chronic on vinyl

that warmth

 

[DrHackenbush]

1210's are the same as 1200's except black right?

yup, far as i know the only difference is the colour

 

[CouldntBeMeTho]

Only 1200 of the limited editions?! Them shyts gon be expensive

 

[Unknown Poster]

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Revered by DJs for its high-torque direct-drive platter that ensured flawless mixes and incredibly precise scratch performances, the last version of the Technics 1200, the MK6, was released in Japan back in 2008. But today at CES Panasonic has revived the turntable with the new Grand Class Technics SL-1200G and limited edition Grand Class SL-1200GAE.

It doesn’t look like Panasonic has messed with the form factor of the classic SL-1200 for the new ‘G’, but there are some key improvements inside. Direct-drive turntables like the Technics SL-1200 have sufficient torque to get its platter spinning at the appropriate speed almost instantly. But vibrations in the motor which cause subtle speed fluctuations do take away from the vinyl listening experience.

With the new SL-1200G, Panasonic and Technics developed a new coreless direct-drive motor that’s lacking the iron core that’s often the cause of those speed fluctuations in the platter. And any remaining vibrations from the turntable’s electric motor are further suppressed and corrected using new processor-controlled rotational positioning sensors inside the SL-1200G’s housing.

The 50th anniversary limited edition Grand Class SL-1200GAE will be available this summer in a run of just 1,200 units. But from what we can tell the only advantages to opting for the premium version is a serial number plate on the base, and early availability. Because the SL-1200G won’t be available until several months later in late 2016.

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Looking sexy!


I need a new pair immediately!

 

[Unknown Poster]

Only 1200 of the limited editions?! Them shyts gon be expensive

And techs are usually expensive on their own.

Especially the 1210s (which imo are better than the 1200s).

 

[Unknown Poster]

yup, far as i know the only difference is the colour

More torque in the 1210s and a faster response direct drive motor.

 

[Lord Mecca]

Only 1,200 units??????

EDIT: Oh only 1,200 for the Limited Edition... the G will be a regular run?

 

[OnlyInCalifornia]

Still rocking my 1200 since 1991 got them mad cheap for 300 for both it was a steal literally

Ive had mine forever as well. No problems. Granted they dont get used as much as they used to but they are beasts.

shyt I thought we would have some rare item that would be sought after 10-15 years from now as something collectors wanted when they discontinued it....but glad they are back.

 

[Maschine_Man]

1210's are the same as 1200's except black right?

I have 2 black 1200s and one silver 1200.

 

[Maschine_Man]

More torque in the 1210s and a faster response direct drive motor.

No, there is no difference in motor or torque speed. They are the same.

They were just made for different markets

 

[STEVE]

Picked one of these out of the trash. No shame. LOL

 

[pawdalaw]

Them joints look like a work of art. Wish I could blow up a pic of 1 and place it on my wall.

 

[bouncy]

Maybe I'm different, but I don't see the big fuss

Pioneer filled in their place when they discontinued the 1200's, with the plx-1000's. Plus the pioneer's are way better then these new 1200's. If they make these in a large amount, I don't see them selling that many, except for those who want one just say they own 1200's because they are classic turntables. As far as quality, the plx-1000's are better.

 

[Self_Born7]

GOAT,,, had my 12's since 90... never had to replace them, they been dropped countless times, and been through various spilled liquids, and still working till this day... in that span, I maybe changed the grounding wire, and rca jacks less than 3 times..
the best feature.. NO SYNC BUTTON... you had to truly have skills, to use pitch/speed.

 

[Entrapta310]

Them joints look like a work of art. Wish I could blow up a pic of 1 and place it on my wall.

you can. just choose a high definition photo that you like and then upload it to walmart.com in the phpto department.
they'll turn it into a poster... then when you go pikk it up go in the photo aisle and choose yourself a frame for it.