Brand new Technics SL-1200MK3D Full unboxing. Will it work after 24 years?

In this video I fully unpack my recently bought brand new Technics SL-1200MK3D(K) and set it up. Will it work after 24 years sitting in it's box fully wrapped? Watch to find out.
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[@AudioGuyBrian]

Exactly the same drive motor system as my 40+ year old 1600 MK2 Fully Auto deck. Love mine. Was lucky I found it a couple of years ago, from a single owner, smoke free home for $400. Works perfectly! Sounds great with my AT Microline cart on it. I am not sure why these new decks are so expensive. They really haven't changed much of anything but the model numbers.

Thank you for your great video. I am from the 50's so I had lots of turntables from valvular 70 years ago to myn lasts from the 70s. These equipment are too expensive in Patagonia Argentina. Gracias

[@djhaloeight]

had no doubt it would work straight away. 1200s of old are tanks. my pair of MK2s were made in 2003 and are still rock solid and hold a beat perfectly. never getting rid of them.

[@scratchback2001]

Hi from Australia. When an electronic "new old stock" anything is going to be powered up for the first time, there is a big chance that the electrolytic capacitors wil fail causing the platter to spin out of control. Before you power it up, remove the plastic vent by unscrewing it (its the first thing you see when you lift the platter off). Unless you're qualified, just look for anything that looks like it's leaking or smells. I'd wait and get it checked by a technician. If filter capacitors are bad, they can cause irreparable damage to the drive and other components. Cheers Andrew Collins, Melbourne Victoria Australia.

[@Toskas]

Lucky I didn't cop a problem as I had no idea and didn't check anything. I've done quite a few mixes now and it's working fine. Luckyyyyy! Thanks heaps for that info! I'll keep it in mind for anything electronic new old stock I buy. Also, great info for anyone buying or coming across a new old 1200. Thanks for the support and greetings to Melbourne.

[@DjNikGnashers]

I had a pair of M3D 1210, and I personally think they were the best turntables of all the 1200 range. Just as solid as the Mk2, but without the annoying centre dent on the pitch slider. I bought a brand new pair of 1200 Mk5 and I didn't think they were quite as solidly built.

[@Toskas]

I agree. My MK2 and the 3D feel identical everywhere except for the centre dent on the pitch. Never used an MK5. Anything old is better build quality than the newer stuff from my experience.

[@djhaloeight]

MK2/M3D/MK5/MK6 all of those models are tanks. built to last in japan. the new MK7 models are plastic junk. if i was gonna buy a new pair it would be 1200GR or GR2 and i’d replace the feet with MK2 feet. those are actually solid compared to the MK7 decks.

[@Cliff117]

I just took my 45 year old Mark II out of storage….. it’s working great.

[@Toskas]

Good to know they still go strong after so many years. Enjoy!😎

[@sillyjrnvideos]

Spin the wheel

[@elvisway1]

I didn't see any reason it wouldn't work. I have a Miracord 45 that's 52 years old and still working.

[@ingenfestbrems]

Maybe you should zero the subwaight without the stylus protector on

[@Toskas]

If you have a look carefully, I remove the protector before I begin the balancing process.

[@marcmarcello981]

And it's weight!

[@Jammerk40]

Hi any of these for sale? Just wondering!!

[@Toskas]

No buddy. I just bought them however send this guy a message, as I bought off him and is trustworthy as he still has a couple of beauties for sale. facebook.com/Rutkose?mibextid=ZbWKwL

[@SuperMatrix59]

Why wouldn't it work. They are built never to go down I was using them in the 80s

[@philwildcroft1764]

The target lights do fail. I've had to replace the one on mine (bought around 1998) with an LED and it's a pain because it's not designed to be replaced.

[@peterregorsek1504]

It was SL1200MK2. The next generations were more plasticky, but still made in Japan. The new ones made in Malaysia will hardly survive 5 years of hard use in clubs.

[@Toskas]

@@peterregorsek1504 Is that why the target light pops up fast on my mk2 being more solid and slow on the mk3d being plastic? Or is it because the mk3d is new? I'm away this week so can't check if my mk3d one is plastic.

[@peterregorsek1504]

@@Toskas Cannot say abot these things. But "made in Japan" can never be replaced by "made in somewehere else". Even it is a 100% japanese owned factory with high standards of quality control. I see that with turntables, cartridges, styluses, etc. Even if I order cheaper japanese stylus, not Jico, it is better made like the one that comes from Swiss, for the same money.

[@benedictdesilva6677]

As opposed to *use/abuse,* this phenomenon is technically called *disuse.* i.e., usually due to the degrading of key electronic components from *not having* been powered up for extremely long periods of time. Typical is the spoiling of the electrolytes in capacitors (akin to the chemicals in a battery) which can happen faster when all of residual charge has drained away completely. So it is better to use such devices occasionally in order to ensure *really long life* ...

[@thevinylhour]

The target light is broken... 😂

[@Toskas]

At that moment my heart sank. Then I saw the power was off. 🤣🤣🤣 Relieved is an understatement!🤣

[@thevinylhour]

@@Toskas My favourite part of the video, click, click, click haha

[@arupnath3477]

Sir, is it Malaysia made ?

[@HorsepowerAddiction]

Only the MK7'S and new Technics turntables are made in Malaysia. This is a 2000 model MK3D but never used since the year 2000. It's made in Japan.

[@Toskas]

No. It's made in Japan. New current model Technics are made in Malaysia now.

[@javierdario4792]

made in malaysia and the base is completely plastic 😂

[@arupnath3477]

Sir, is Japanese Technics Turntable manufacturing stop at present time ??

[@denyelmandap1455]

what is made in china or made in japan tnx chucky winnipeg manitoba canada

[@Toskas]

Japan. This was specific for the Japanese market which is why there is only voltage for100V on the unit to suit their electricity voltage. I bought a transformer to use it.

[@matthewtaylor7355]

After 25 years it'll need recapping... If u don't the sound will be off

[@Toskas]

So next year then. It's 24 at the moment.