Scored my SL-1300 at Goodwill for $13.99. Just happened to be at the right place at the right time. Fully functional and in great condition. Just mounted a Nagaoka MP-110 cartridge on it, sounds excellent!
Wow! That was a hell of a find. I love this turntable and am so glad the previous owner sold it to me. He's mentioned a couple of times that he is regretting selling it and I had to say, "Sorry, but i'm not selling it back" ;)
I have an SL-1300 that I got from my brother-in-law back in the early 80s. He got it new in 1974 I think. I love it and feel it is part of my family. It has an ATS-14 Shibata stylus on it. Sounds fantastic. It does have a cueing lever issue I need to get figured out. I guess for a 50 year old turntable something is bound to happen.
I absolutely love this table. I've been thinking of doing a follow up video and might once I change the stylus but am still deciding on which one I want to with
i have this model and its great. i had it rewired with thicker RCA connecters. And it was worth it...i have a ORTOFON 2M Blue on it and wow. Hi from Greece
@@HSCollectibles Just worked out 160 pouns is approx $1701 today! but worth it as it is still working after 46 years. Name one thing we can buy today that would last that long?!
Can't believe anyone selling that turntable. What a score. Don't undersell the Aiwa, it has nice specs and is great eye candy. I'm going to take my Mitsubishi LT22 from the early 80's to the grave with me! Thanks.
Thank you very much for the video, especially the memo-repeat explanation. I just picked one up at a GW and had no idea what it was for. Thought it was possessed! After a good cleanup and new spindle lube, works fantastic.
That's awesome. If you want to email me, I've got a pdf of the owners manual I can share or if you google "technics 1300 manual" it's the first link that pops up if you want to read about the other functions or maintenance. There's also a couple of great vids here on UA-cam of people repairing/servicing them.
@@HSCollectibles Awesome - sent you an email. Only issue I've found is the cueing lever will drop on its own. Not an issue as I use it in auto. Did some YT video research and looks like it's the Cueing Damping Fluid which looks like a PIT@ to service.
@2000shellback I'll check email later today and send you that file. Mine drops faster than I want it to but yes, I watched a video on that and it looks like a royal pain
I just purchased one and a record collection with it of about 300-400 albums. I looked at some of the vinyl and from what I did see was pristine. I will know the final count tomorrow when I pick everything up...I am stoked!
@@HSCollectibles Picked everything up today, can't wait to start spinning. Do you have any recommendations for speakers? I am leaning towards Klipsch or Edifier. Both are powered speakers with bluetooth capability
@@johndoe-mu2cwI looked hard at both and I don't think you can go wrong with either but Klipsch is the ones I hear the best stuff about. I ended up buying some older pioneer from the same guy I bought the table from. Had I not, I think I would have gone Klipsch.
I know this thread is older, but I just got a 1300 (Stanton 500) a few weeks ago and and I’m having a lot of fun comparing it with my Dual 1219 (Shure M91ED). They both sound great but in different ways 😊
It's a little older but still pretty active. I'm surprised at the amount of people that stop to check it out. This unit is still chugging away and working/sounding great. It doesn't get daily use like it was at first but still gets used at least 3-4 times a week and is doing great. I'm thinking of changing out the cartridge but haven't made any decisions on it yet. What are you running on yours?
really great table. I am thinking of getting one of these simply because I love quality 70s gear. Did you get a new cartridge? Asking because my current turntable is an sl-1500c and I put a denon dl110 on it... super cartridge...
I've not got a new cartridge yet but am considering an ortofon red. I was thinking of a doing a follow-up vid soon on the table and how it's performing. I've had it fir almost 2 years now and love it. I love older gear with lots of switches, knobs and shiny panels vs the all black that components are now
@@HSCollectibles I had an Otofon Red with my Project. Wasnt a hugh fan. It was ok but to be honest not much better than an at95e. I tried a nagaoka mp110 but I wasnt really bowled over by it either. I can really recommend the denon dl110 though. A real reduction in surface noise and really great tracking. I know it is more expensive but it is really worth it
@@MrSouzy I'll definitely check it out. I haven't done much research into it still other than getting recommendations from other record collectors. Appreciate the suggestion!
I have the SL 1400 and love it ! I’m looks just like this one, but the only thing I see different is the 33-45 switch is on the right by the time arm and not on the front left. Yeah, it’s built like it big famous brother the 1200!MK2, but perfect for a one turntable home setup. There is a technics list of you google your turntable to see the specs and what it does and how much it cost when new. Oh and there an another model SL 1500 and I guess they came out the same year or close. I hear they had the chunky rubber feet, but mines didn’t come with and didn’t notice until someone on another yt video mentioned.
They made lots of very neat tables. I would like to find another for the living room sometime. Thanks for checking this out. Wanting to do a follow up video now that I've had it for a couple of years but (spoiler) I still love this thing.
I have the same SL 1300. Paid $300 as well. My only problem is the volume is very faint compare to my other record player. I changed the cartridge to one with a 2.4 mV output. Any tips to get a nice quality sound out of this? thanks
Assuming you are using a phono preamp? If so, I know I've read a lot of cases where these units have enough age on them that people are getting the output cables replaced. I'm not sure if it's due to degradation of the wiring or the solder joints are cracking over time. Another possibility would be to look into the differences between MM and MC type stylus's and make sure you have the right one for your application. I think MC's are much lower output but need to learn about them myself to get ready to buy a new stylus when I get there. Worse come to worse, check with someone at a good independent record store and get an opinion. They're usually pretty knowledgeable
@@HSCollectibles Thank you. I was thinking about getting it service by a professional so I will make sure a new output cable and stylus is put on there.
sarebbe così gentile da indicarmi un giradischi (preferibilmente Akai o Technics) con le stesse caratteristiche del Technics 1300 ma con trazione a cinghia? Grazie 🙏
I'm not really sure. Most of the modern Audio Technicas have similar features but not the repeat and won't auto play 10 inch albums. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
Indeed beautiful device, the knobs, knurling, platter, fonts, layout.
Scored my SL-1300 at Goodwill for $13.99. Just happened to be at the right place at the right time. Fully functional and in great condition. Just mounted a Nagaoka MP-110 cartridge on it, sounds excellent!
Wow! That was a hell of a find. I love this turntable and am so glad the previous owner sold it to me. He's mentioned a couple of times that he is regretting selling it and I had to say, "Sorry, but i'm not selling it back" ;)
Got mine at goodwill for 10!!
And a sansui model 8 for 5 bucks... Got 1200 for it
@@coreyfellows1945STOP LYING
Hallo, I would like to purchase it for 200$. Thank you.
I still have the one I bought in 1975 or 76, still fully functional
awesome! can't remember if I said in the video or not, I got this one from the original owner and love it. everything works and works well.
Can’t beat the 70’s. Pulled out my old Pioneer 518 & plugged it in to my old Pioneer receiver 780, sounds like 1978 again. Will look for a 1300
I've had this one for two years now and still love it. Do think i'll upgrade the cartridge before long but really glad I got it.
I have an SL-1300 that I got from my brother-in-law back in the early 80s. He got it new in 1974 I think. I love it and feel it is part of my family. It has an ATS-14 Shibata stylus on it. Sounds fantastic. It does have a cueing lever issue I need to get figured out. I guess for a 50 year old turntable something is bound to happen.
I absolutely love this table. I've been thinking of doing a follow up video and might once I change the stylus but am still deciding on which one I want to with
i have this model and its great. i had it rewired with thicker RCA connecters. And it was worth it...i have a ORTOFON 2M Blue on it and wow. Hi from Greece
Nice! I've been toying with the idea of getting a new stylus and have considered that one. Glad to hear it sounds good b
Bought mine in 1975 for 165 pounds sterling! bloody nice, still works
Nice! I'm loving having this table. I'm hoping it lasts me a long time.
@@HSCollectibles Just worked out 160 pouns is approx $1701 today! but worth it as it is still working after 46 years. Name one thing we can buy today that would last that long?!
@@HSCollectibles I bought a Sonyreel to reel back then for 750 pounds or $6100 today, that too still works but had to get new belts for it.
TC-765
@@ds9quark wow! I'd really like a reel to reel at some point, just to watch it play. They're hypnotic 😃
I used to have a technics back in the day, I gotta start researching turntables
You got about a month before Godzilla stomps his way onto mine to catch up :)
The turntable is beautiful!
Agreed, Hobbs. Best pickup for a while
Can't believe anyone selling that turntable. What a score. Don't undersell the Aiwa, it has nice specs and is great eye candy. I'm going to take my Mitsubishi LT22 from the early 80's to the grave with me! Thanks.
I will say I’m very pleased with how the Aiwa is performing and am not seeing it as something to just “get by on” now. Thanks for checking it out
Thank you very much for the video, especially the memo-repeat explanation. I just picked one up at a GW and had no idea what it was for. Thought it was possessed! After a good cleanup and new spindle lube, works fantastic.
That's awesome. If you want to email me, I've got a pdf of the owners manual I can share or if you google "technics 1300 manual" it's the first link that pops up if you want to read about the other functions or maintenance. There's also a couple of great vids here on UA-cam of people repairing/servicing them.
@@HSCollectibles Awesome - sent you an email.
Only issue I've found is the cueing lever will drop on its own. Not an issue as I use it in auto.
Did some YT video research and looks like it's the Cueing Damping Fluid which looks like a PIT@ to service.
@2000shellback I'll check email later today and send you that file. Mine drops faster than I want it to but yes, I watched a video on that and it looks like a royal pain
Great record player and great choice of music. Thank you for sharing Sir!
Thank you for checking it out!
I just purchased one and a record collection with it of about 300-400 albums. I looked at some of the vinyl and from what I did see was pristine. I will know the final count tomorrow when I pick everything up...I am stoked!
sweet! I love this table so far so I hope you enjoy yours as well
@@HSCollectibles Picked everything up today, can't wait to start spinning. Do you have any recommendations for speakers? I am leaning towards Klipsch or Edifier. Both are powered speakers with bluetooth capability
@@johndoe-mu2cwI looked hard at both and I don't think you can go wrong with either but Klipsch is the ones I hear the best stuff about. I ended up buying some older pioneer from the same guy I bought the table from. Had I not, I think I would have gone Klipsch.
awesome man! technics are the best ever, great setup too
This is my first one but had a few panasonics back in the day. Loving this thing so far.
Sweet Turntable, big upgrade, good for you Brudda...
🎩✌️💿🐀
I know this thread is older, but I just got a 1300 (Stanton 500) a few weeks ago and and I’m having a lot of fun comparing it with my Dual 1219 (Shure M91ED). They both sound great but in different ways 😊
It's a little older but still pretty active. I'm surprised at the amount of people that stop to check it out. This unit is still chugging away and working/sounding great. It doesn't get daily use like it was at first but still gets used at least 3-4 times a week and is doing great. I'm thinking of changing out the cartridge but haven't made any decisions on it yet. What are you running on yours?
really great table. I am thinking of getting one of these simply because I love quality 70s gear. Did you get a new cartridge? Asking because my current turntable is an sl-1500c and I put a denon dl110 on it... super cartridge...
I've not got a new cartridge yet but am considering an ortofon red. I was thinking of a doing a follow-up vid soon on the table and how it's performing. I've had it fir almost 2 years now and love it. I love older gear with lots of switches, knobs and shiny panels vs the all black that components are now
@@HSCollectibles I had an Otofon Red with my Project. Wasnt a hugh fan. It was ok but to be honest not much better than an at95e. I tried a nagaoka mp110 but I wasnt really bowled over by it either. I can really recommend the denon dl110 though. A real reduction in surface noise and really great tracking. I know it is more expensive but it is really worth it
@@MrSouzy I'll definitely check it out. I haven't done much research into it still other than getting recommendations from other record collectors. Appreciate the suggestion!
I have the SL 1400 and love it ! I’m looks just like this one, but the only thing I see different is the 33-45 switch is on the right by the time arm and not on the front left.
Yeah, it’s built like it big famous brother the 1200!MK2, but perfect for a one turntable home setup. There is a technics list of you google your turntable to see the specs and what it does and how much it cost when new.
Oh and there an another model SL 1500 and I guess they came out the same year or close. I hear they had the chunky rubber feet, but mines didn’t come with and didn’t notice until someone on another yt video mentioned.
They made lots of very neat tables. I would like to find another for the living room sometime. Thanks for checking this out. Wanting to do a follow up video now that I've had it for a couple of years but (spoiler) I still love this thing.
I have the same SL 1300. Paid $300 as well. My only problem is the volume is very faint compare to my other record player. I changed the cartridge to one with a 2.4 mV output. Any tips to get a nice quality sound out of this? thanks
Assuming you are using a phono preamp? If so, I know I've read a lot of cases where these units have enough age on them that people are getting the output cables replaced. I'm not sure if it's due to degradation of the wiring or the solder joints are cracking over time. Another possibility would be to look into the differences between MM and MC type stylus's and make sure you have the right one for your application. I think MC's are much lower output but need to learn about them myself to get ready to buy a new stylus when I get there.
Worse come to worse, check with someone at a good independent record store and get an opinion. They're usually pretty knowledgeable
@@HSCollectibles Thank you. I was thinking about getting it service by a professional so I will make sure a new output cable and stylus is put on there.
Very cool turntable. Is that an automatic or belt driven platter? I have an old Technics that I had before my Audio Technical.
It’s direct drive but kind of an interesting setup. The platter itself is the rotor part of the motor.
Dude. where did you get that platter mat?!
I got it off amazon but it shows as unavailable now. Looks like there are some like it out on Etsy and other sites if you search up overlook slipmat
Thanks!
sarebbe così gentile da indicarmi un giradischi (preferibilmente Akai o Technics) con le stesse caratteristiche del Technics 1300 ma con trazione a cinghia? Grazie 🙏
I'm not really sure. Most of the modern Audio Technicas have similar features but not the repeat and won't auto play 10 inch albums. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
@@HSCollectibles grazie
How much did you pay for it? There’s a seller in my area and I’m wondering what a fair used price is for it.
I gave $300 and have seen several go on ebay for $300-400 so I thought it was reasonable.
It's great to hear someone say the name properly, and not tek-neeeks.
Yeah, I've never understood the other pronunciation either. I figured I was pronouncing it how it was spelled
60+
I bought mine in 1974 with a Shure V15 type lll cartridge..still have it looks new
@@terryduncan5718 That's great. I'm glad to have picked this up and use it several times a week