I got introduced to Hi-Fi thanks to my older brother and his friends. So since early childhood I have been into the electronics and still have lots of units that are going three decades plus now. All working and playing music as they should. When I moved to the states I have sold a lot of my components including 1210mkII. I haven't had a chance to buy another turntable ever since so hopefully I get my hands on one of the latest iterations of the 1200 series. I just love to blend vintage and modern audio components into an incredible Hi_Fi set up. Thanks for the great interview and info you've shared with us and thanks Technics for still being around and providing us with such a great plethora of amazing music players.
While the SL-1200 was not the first direct drive turntable (the Panasonic SP-10 deserves that honor), I remember when it first came out. I was in the Marines, and they hit the company stores out in the village outside of the base gates in Okinawa. It sold like hotcakes, and frankly, I think that it remains one of the best turntables ever made. You can spend thousands of dollars on a turntable, but most people would never hear the difference between the most expensive turntables made and the original SL-1200. (The maintence of belt drive was easy, but the main limit of the design was "wow and flutter, which was the consequnce of the belt having the tendency to creep on the platter, and elastically springing on in the span between the motor pully and the platter.)
A little off track. I have a NAD amplifier, but it lacks something. Have a guess. So I use a Technics SU Z 25 as a phono pre-amp. It turned out to be a great way around a problem.
Respectfully, to me, that guy does not come across as trustworthy. “Everything is perfect, no tradeoffs or conpromises. “ As a consumer what I need is concrete comparisons to Fluance and other options.
The actual motor of their new turntable product is no doubt more sophisticated than found in their legacy gear. However, tonearms are not as sophisticated as what the company offered in the late '70s. Compare the erstwhile EPA 100 and EPA 500 tonearm system. So it's a mixed bag, for a premium product. I guess at their price points, it's what they could afford to offer. Their top of the line amplifiers are really over the top high priced, compared to what they offered back in the day. I guess they are looking to compete with Lux, and possibly low-end Accuphase.
Like, I had a Michel turntable and great cartridge, and the best thing that happened was digital music. Turntables - ugh. It’s old crappy noisy tech and imo can’t hold a candle to today’s best.
@mr_mad_scientist Technics are expensive because they once had the exclusive patent on the mag drive and, with zero competition in the market, could charge whatever they wanted. The patent expired, but they can't lower the price because their business is built on it.
I got introduced to Hi-Fi thanks to my older brother and his friends. So since early childhood I have been into the electronics and still have lots of units that are going three decades plus now. All working and playing music as they should. When I moved to the states I have sold a lot of my components including 1210mkII. I haven't had a chance to buy another turntable ever since so hopefully I get my hands on one of the latest iterations of the 1200 series. I just love to blend vintage and modern audio components into an incredible Hi_Fi set up. Thanks for the great interview and info you've shared with us and thanks Technics for still being around and providing us with such a great plethora of amazing music players.
Bill Voss is the genuine article; a bundle of knowledge and class.
While the SL-1200 was not the first direct drive turntable (the Panasonic SP-10 deserves that honor), I remember when it first came out. I was in the Marines, and they hit the company stores out in the village outside of the base gates in Okinawa. It sold like hotcakes, and frankly, I think that it remains one of the best turntables ever made. You can spend thousands of dollars on a turntable, but most people would never hear the difference between the most expensive turntables made and the original SL-1200. (The maintence of belt drive was easy, but the main limit of the design was "wow and flutter, which was the consequnce of the belt having the tendency to creep on the platter, and elastically springing on in the span between the motor pully and the platter.)
The ease of use, stable pitch are a big plus, ..love my 1200G
When will we see the come back of SL-10 and SL-7?
I have a SL-D303 that I purchased new it the 70s
I need to have a new clear dust cover made, but
it still works as new
A little off track. I have a NAD amplifier, but it lacks something. Have a guess. So I use a Technics SU Z 25 as a phono pre-amp.
It turned out to be a great way around a problem.
Build and stability
Thank you for the new info an the new technics turntables. I have
a old SL 1500 turntable and would like to upgrade someday. Thanks......
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No talk about the top models?
Oh how the turntables...
you have neglected to mention the SL -1100s. They were the original DJ turntable used in Clubs, besides the SL1200s
Respectfully, to me, that guy does not come across as trustworthy. “Everything is perfect, no tradeoffs or conpromises. “ As a consumer what I need is concrete comparisons to Fluance and other options.
There is no comparison. The best Fluance is ok but does not come close. That is entry level.
The actual motor of their new turntable product is no doubt more sophisticated than found in their legacy gear. However, tonearms are not as sophisticated as what the company offered in the late '70s. Compare the erstwhile EPA 100 and EPA 500 tonearm system. So it's a mixed bag, for a premium product. I guess at their price points, it's what they could afford to offer. Their top of the line amplifiers are really over the top high priced, compared to what they offered back in the day. I guess they are looking to compete with Lux, and possibly low-end Accuphase.
Like, I had a Michel turntable and great cartridge, and the best thing that happened was digital music. Turntables - ugh. It’s old crappy noisy tech and imo can’t hold a candle to today’s best.
Grossly overpriced but I'm glad they are still being made.
@@EricScherrer not really. You get what you pay for.
@mr_mad_scientist Technics are expensive because they once had the exclusive patent on the mag drive and, with zero competition in the market, could charge whatever they wanted. The patent expired, but they can't lower the price because their business is built on it.