NAMM 2019: First look at the Technics SL-1200 MK7!

Is the SL-1200 MK7 the worthy successor the legendary SL-1200 line of turntables deserves?
DJ's will decide, but here is what Technics themselves have to say about it!

[@Djtechzone]

So, guys, I'm curious what you think! Technics seems to have an explanation for the weight, but will that be confirmed in use?

[@DjPhaseFour]

We'll have to wait and see when people get their hands on some for real testing, nice that they are dropping the price though.

[@ikeepretro]

@@DjPhaseFour whats this about dropping price? Are they coming in less than 1299 now 899 here in uk

[@DjPhaseFour]

@@ikeepretro I know nothing of the UK price but in the interview here the gentleman stated a drop from 1200 to 999 in the US.

[@ikeepretro]

He 100% just did right at end of interview, whoa ok Technics never said the price was official the 1200 that is so theres hope these migjt be a bit cheaper!

[@ikeepretro]

The 1200gr you can get new here in Uk with 6 year warranty and a ortofon cart for 1129.99 if they still wanting to sell the mk7 here for 899 id rather save that bit more and get the grs

[@vapon]

So if the aluminum fiberglass is just lighter but still as good, the GR model should adapt the new materials !!?

[@djj-trill6391]

900.99 $ for one technics is kinda high I think they would sell a lot more if they have the price between 500.00 & 699.00 us dollars instead I already own the technics 1210mk2 but like the newer design better and I am interested in these and wanna try these out since they are brand new and not second hand bought

[@robertleeluben]

It was never going to be priced the same as the chinese knockoffs, however good they may have gotten over the years.

[@jiggyblends]

They should have just said $899 and been done with it, that makes the most sense for a quick sell wise. Because that would put pressure on Denon and Pioneer decks.

[@AceTechHD]

@@robertleeluben If the MK7 was made in Japan i'd agree with you, but they're made in Malaysia.

[@lucky9381]

So they've dropped the price a little? Good news if they have.

[@AceTechHD]

Yeah they're $999 now. I'd recommend against buying them if you're an audiophile. For DJ use these will work just fine.

[@esky2002]

I remember I got my MK 2 for about $500. That was about 2 decade ago.

[@vapon]

This is the 3rd model, after the comeback? Well, sells is not going as expected in my point view...

[@anthmyers3740]

The GR release were terrible to mix on compared to the mk5G any one know is the mk7 pitch and mix style are like mk5G Or like the GR......????

[@fredbissnette3104]

in 1992 a 1200 was 800cad 1000 cad now is not horrible

[@MrMichaelfalk]

it's either fiberglass or aluminum - fiberglas aluminum doesent make any sense. I hear cheap when those kind of words are used.

[@tizdaz5698]

so on all these promo vids of the MK7, the platters are 100% perfect, yet everyone thats actually bought one, the platters ALL have issues, mostly with the dot matrix with pulsating dots as it spins & also a wave effect, VERY poor quality.

[@peterlagroove6555]

They're lucky if they ship 100 of those units worldwide.

[@seanm.collins9888]

Lol, sure. People buy new shit. I bet you have a Apple product in your home.