Technics SL-1200GR Turntable Unboxing & Assembly

[@djandeventservices8389]

The New Technics turntables 1000R- $20,000 1200G- $4000 1200GAE(1200 made but same as G)- $4000 1200GR-$1700 1210GR-$1700

[@TechnoDad]

Thanks for this! Going to pin it up top!

[@Digiphex]

DJ and Event Services SL MK7 $999

[@ke0kie]

@@Digiphex MK7 Malaysian, rest Japanese?

[@grooveag25]

The MK7 and 1500C are made in Malaysia.

[@geeaye64]

Thanks

[@MyAlteredSoul]

My Technics are hand me downs from 1989 and still work like new. Technics are just beasts!

[@TechnoDad]

Agreed!!!

[@draculatod3559]

Same here top tier tables

[@Badassvidsz]

My SL-BD22 is since 1988 Oct-26th still working perfectlly ..i love it :-)

[@paulwheatley141]

The originals are still the best. Extra sound deadening inside the cabinet. Higher quality build. Far smoother tonearm queuing. The GR is a drop in quality

[@jouraba]

@@paulwheatley141 I do not agree, I have the gr and also mk2 and gr is really a mk2 update, a better finish, a flawless build, the engine is really great and smoother than mk2 the arm also seems more stable and precise the build quality is of the same level of reliability as the mk2 the true ones replace mk2 are the gr. the G is a booster version, but I reassure everyone, we know mix with all the sl the mk7 are also good but built in Malaysia and are of another design, cheaper .. The GR is also the original ..

[@ProjectOverseer]

I own a mint 1987 SL1210 mkII from new, and recently bought the SL1200G ... First thing you notice is build. The old TT is superb, but the new SL-1200G is very solid and HEAVY. I expected minor improvements in sound, but was proved wrong. Using Schiit Mani phono pre amps, and Nagaoka MP-200 it was like listening to two completely different Turntables 👍

[@pedrito77]

Chris Bishop How do you like your Schiit phone preamp? I was curious about them. Thanks!

[@ProjectOverseer]

@@pedrito77 I'm very impressed to be honest. Sounds "high end" for pennies. Can deal with cartridges costing considerably more than the unit itself. Just make sure you select the right load. MM carts sound awesome. MC carts are good, but not as good. In fact you'll start to realise just how good MM carts are - The Nagaoka range especially.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi Chris! Yeah, I bet the build quality is top notch! It should be!!!

[@billwillard9410]

Chris Bishop So it indeed sounds like you consider the GR a substantial upgrade in sound from the mk2? I haven’t found a comparison nor any thoughtful replies from Techno Dad between these tt’s. More of a home theater guy, it seems.

[@rlwings]

Did you compare the MKll with the GR using the same MP-200, Mani, RCA cables, and cartridge wires on both tables?

[@sarahtrevino3881]

The white “cartridge holder” is actually an overhang gauge for aligning the cartridge on the headshell. You align the stylus tip with the tip of the gauge.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! Thanks for the tip, I clearly didn't know that!

[@dark-eternalknight3379]

@@TechnoDad That overhang gauge ONLY applies to a "SPHERICAL" Styli! & since I'm in here? They started building idlers and belts to remove or isolate the motor away from the pickup. I would like to have this "GR" to play with myself!

[@leukostad1592]

Technics made such a beautiful turntable technically with the new SL-1200 GR!

[@TechnoDad]

It’s awesome!! I’m loving it!!

[@ManosPairis]

Belt drive turntables are not for DJing, strictly listening.

[@TechnoDad]

Yeah, but that didn't stop night clubs from having them back in 2001

[@jamesallen5591]

Which is what the vast, overwhelming majority of people do with turntables; listen to music.

[@pip5528]

While direct drive can be either or.

[@JoshuaKane.]

@@TechnoDad that's some seriously old school clubs! I've hardly seen a belt driven table since the eighties let alone in a club

[@scratchback2001]

I am a DJ and started out in 1978! I'm 57 years old now! Fast forward to today! After using the SL1200MK2 for all those years, I bought a new one in 2010 as a home unit for playback only. After unboxing it, I assembled it very carefully. I used the white cartridge adjuster to get the cartridge in the right position as well as a protractor! I have never had an issue with cogging, wow or flutter. My hearing is excellent because being an engineer I made my own split cue system that I took on the road before split cueing became standard on most mixers today! Apart from standard noise floor issues inherent with vinyl, doing AB tests with the same cartridge, I cannot hear any cogging or noise coming from the 1200 I own. I used a CD upside down on my unit at home to mimic a noise floor! When acoustic feedback started, if I had been playing a record at that level, I would have blown my speakers to hell! Whoever started the cogging myth needs to be shot! My 1200 is 100% silent. Other decks I've used like the Audio Technica are a joke! It cogs badly and you can hear 3 phase hooting just by standing next to it with platter running! I rest my case!

[@ajohnstitch]

5:42 How is it a rubber "SLIP"mat? also 8:09 it's 16% not 6%

[@TechnoDad]

Yeah, I flash the correction on screen "** +/- 16% **". Does nobody see that??

[@hi-fihaven2257]

Great turntable man! Looks like awesome build quality. Love the Ortofon 2m Blue cartridge, it is one of my favorites. Great video as usual.

[@TechnoDad]

Thank you, sir! I just got the Ortofon 2M Mono to check out a few older records.

[@timladusau5595]

Great to see you again.

[@larryjeffryes6168]

I know I have sentimental reasons too - but I got hold of some vintage gear and records from thrift stores. When music finds relative quietness in passages or at the end of a piece, you hear and feel instruments voices come to rest naturally one by. The spirit of music that inspires you is more fully expressed and present in the room. I’m told this is due to transients truncated by algorithm. I do hear a difference. The room itself is more alive with the inspiration.

[@TechnoDad]

They don't make them like they used to Larry.

[@grooveag25]

Great video! Any wobble issues with the platter on this model? I just saw another video posted here where the buyer demonstrated this issue. Thanks!

[@GGarcia7111]

6:02 Thais not just a cartridge holder. That's the gage to set the Shure cartridge as far as I know.

[@arupnath3477]

Sir, How much the prices of sl1200 gr ?

[@1AEROSOL.1PUFF]

I am not a DJ, I use to live by direct drive motors but when the motor dies no music so I now use belt drive, I'm happy.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi Tracci!! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@monogee]

I would love to purchase (2) of these for DJ'n!!!

[@brucetaylor5917]

I have a Technics SL--110 two-speed direct drive from around 1976 which was sold without a tonearm. I installed an SME3009 Type II Improved tonearm. Considering its performance as it now is, I don't ever intend to replace it. Its operation is dead quiet and it has perfect speed regularity. Also have an older Thorens TD-124 belt & idler drive turntable that is not quite as quiet that the Technics but it does have 78 rpm. For this tonearm (also an SME 3009 but with a removable headshell) I have an extra headshell with a 78 stylus which makes switching to 78 rpm quick and easy.

[@TechnoDad]

Hello Bruce! Very cool that your TT from 1976 is still going strong! Says a lot about build quality.

[@RobFisherUK]

Pretty nice! If I didn’t already have my 1210mk2 I might consider one. Not sure if all the fancy new features are needed. Cogging? Does it really happen? I like the blue LEDs and the detachable cables are probably handy, though!

[@TechnoDad]

Yeah Rob, I'm not sure I ever had that issue with my other 1200s. Maybe it's a bigger issue for the hi-fi crowd that Technics wanted to address.

[@deepblue8143]

Agree, I love the blue lights!!

[@simonArmenia1]

How is SQ compared to an original 1200? Better?

[@TechnoDad]

Hard to say as my 1200s are so old.

[@CrazyAboutVinylRecords]

I wouldn't use a belt drive turntable for DJ duty, but as an audiophile I think you're wrong about speed stability of a good belt driven system. I owned a Nottingham Analog Space 294 turntable for 7 years and used it everyday. I would put a strobe on it periodically and it was dead stable rock solid at both 33 and 45 rpm. That table used a high mass platter (it weighed 30lbs). I currently use a Technics SL-1200GR and I am happy with it, but that Nottingham table was an amazing piece of kit. But it was almost 4 times the price of the Technics.

[@MiahDougie1]

Wonder what brand motors are in these beutiful art pieces🤔

[@rickg8015]

Chico Sickofshit Their own make.. Panasonic/Technics.

[@ingenfestbrems]

No quartz lock. Like the 1210s ?

[@TechnoDad]

I think it has quartz lock, but it doesn't say it on the device.

[@CarlitosDJmx]

i'm still thinking about get them or not....some different opinions out there

[@TechnoDad]

It's really up to you. Pricey!

[@MyAlteredSoul]

That plastic piece is the overhang gauge

[@TechnoDad]

thanks!

[@francois8395]

Hello. We are several to have a slight platter oscillation on the GR. Watch my videos on youtube. Can you say me if you have this oscillation ?You must make a video for seeing

[@OriginalOldSkoolFunk]

Great video TD...great info. How about I bought my 1st set of 1200mkii's in 1982. Let that sink in for a minute...! 😎

[@TechnoDad]

Lol!! That's why you're called Oldskool Funk!!

[@OriginalOldSkoolFunk]

@@TechnoDad That's right Mr. Steel Wheel Spinner...! 🎙️🎤🎵🎼💿💿

[@OriginalOldSkoolFunk]

@@kepplerkeppler6407 Good stuff Brother. As my name implies, there's no school...like OLDSKOOL...🤘🏾

[@rufdymond]

1979 - and it still works perfectly, admittedly its never been used as a DJ deck, only home use. Old Hi-Fi stuff was built to last, still have a Quad 405, 44 comb too, both work perfectly although the Quad's have been serviced a few times and the Technics has had new leads, they both work like new.

[@ceejaydeesoozaa]

how does the diana krall paris sound? is yours the ORG pressing? congrats on getting this 1200gr

[@TechnoDad]

It sounded great! I ended up selling the TT though. I wasn’t using it as much as I thought I would.

[@ceejaydeesoozaa]

@@TechnoDad im sure u didnt lose much. these G models are tough to come by. even the 1500C is not selling in shops here in singapore

[@zelko0768]

Hi techno. I recently purchased this player and added a Ortofon Blue. What’s the correct tracking and anti skating for this cartridge on the 1200gr. I tried 1.8 for both but I had a lot of surface noise and it sound was distorted. It only sounded good at around 1.2. What am I missing?

[@TechnoDad]

Just set it to what sounds good and maybe go lower than 1.2 if it sounds better. Sometimes there are no hard and fast rules.

[@zelko0768]

Techno Dad After I posted this I realised that I had put on the additional weight connection so after removing it 1.8 was good

[@StephenSpivack]

Considering selling all 4 of my mint MK2s to get two of the GRs - what do you think? Worth it or nah?

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! For DJing? I would go with the DJ focused SL-1200 MK7 that was just announced. Retail will be $1,200 on those and they come in matte black. I think you would be able to probably keep two of your mint MK2s. If you haven't seen the new 1200, I made a video about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoCkd6SGgbyJbbs

[@TechnoDad]

Which ever one you go with, call Robert at Value Electronics to see what he can do: bit.ly/TDVESL1200GR

[@StephenSpivack]

@@TechnoDad Yes, for DJing purposes. Confession: I do not like the look of the MK7s. I've always been a silver guy haha. And let's be real: looks matter quite a bit. I guess my question is whether the GRs are good enough for DJing. It's likely I'll keep these at home and have a pair of MK2s that go out to shows with me.

[@Antonio_Cabanillas]

@@StephenSpivack Hello, I am in the same situation, the mk7 are more focused for djing but the appearance, color plated and building materials seem better in the GR series. Are the GRs valid for mixing djing type? How do the mixes work with 2 SL-1200GR´s turntables? Did you finally buy them? Can you tell me your experience for djing? Thanks you...

[@roncline7964]

I own the budget option Audio Technica that you suggest. How does this Technics table compare to that one?

[@MRfisheri]

Dude. You can't compare those two. I know I'm biased but my technics has been working like a charm since 1989. I'm still using it almost everyday. One of my proudest purchase. Not regrets.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi Ron, it's like comparing apples to oranges. The AT will do the job though.

[@kendalltull9854]

I was really slow to convert to digital music and even slower to move to MP3s etc. Now that I find it difficult to contemplate bringing vinyl back into the picture. I just don't see a compelling reason other than perhaps nostalgia to go back to a format where I have to worry about scratching the media, keeping it clean and long listening sessions require switching albums frequently.

[@RobFisherUK]

Fwiw, I'm in it for nostalgia, novelty, ritual (I tend to sit and listen to whole albums more), some cool new releases (eg Jack White record that plays inside out, Doom box set, fancy marbled vinyl releases, Tool picture disc), and the ability to listen to old non-remastered records. Outside of that stuff it's mainly just extra hassle, though!

[@andrecoquim]

Technodad whats the 2x buton for?

[@TechnoDad]

that bumps up the temp slider from +/- 8% to +/- 16%

[@andrecoquim]

@@TechnoDad cool thanks 👍

[@TechnoDad]

No problem!

[@larryjeffryes6168]

I suspect the relatively elastic belt allows irregularities in speed to be absorbed by stretching and relaxing, at a minute distance and time scales. The momentum of the platter would minimize loss of speed during excess tension and help re-tension the belt from excess relaxing. The heavier the platter, relative to the belts resilience, the better this damping would be.

[@keithparkhill8546]

Well that certainly stomps a Rega into the ground. I have noticed not many high end shops selling it though. Must be to much for Pro Ject to compete against.

[@TechnoDad]

Yeah, it was hard to find someone selling Technics. Let alone someone willing to send me a review unit, LOL!!

[@JamBurglar]

I see you caught your error, the SL1200G was $4,000 not $20,000. Small difference there, haha. There was also the limited edition SL1200GAE, which was also $4,000.

[@TechnoDad]

LOL! Tiny difference!!

[@TemujinScott80]

Hey TechnoDad! I ran across this video I have a question. I just got my 1210gr today and tested the anti skating with a blank test record. And it sways slightly side to side but does sit in the middle. Is that normal? I have video. I sent you a DM on Instagram.

[@backrack01]

How has your 1210gr worked out?

[@TemujinScott80]

@@backrack01 hey! I love it! I’m so glad that I purchased it!

[@Modeltrainscarsstereos614]

Side note my boss had me do a live video stream for a sale we were having. He said I could do anything I want. So I said hmmmmm should I do the techno dad intro he said whatever you want go for it. So I did only put my name in and people loved it he said it was great. You’re high speed

[@TechnoDad]

LOL!! Darion, you're too much. Hope it goes well!

[@produceranddjtrix]

Your LED light keeps flickering

[@TechnoDad]

Yeah, I hate that :(

[@eddietours3728]

I love Unboxing :)

[@TechnoDad]

Me too!!

[@Modeltrainscarsstereos614]

Did you ever get your parasound CD player from your parents house?

[@TechnoDad]

Darion, I don't have a parasound CD player.

[@Modeltrainscarsstereos614]

I thought at one time you said you had a parasound something at moms and dads maybe I misheard

[@tnarch]

New technics sl1200gr uses one layer shell in contrast to the older mkii that uses 2 layers. Also the older has more metal parts, with better quality compared to GR. GR at this price is kind of disappointment i think. Of course G or GAE is another story, but also look at their prices...

[@tcreed1143]

Nice turn table 👍, great video..

[@TechnoDad]

Thank you!

[@jasonpomare5639]

Beautiful

[@DIRECTSOUNDVINYL]

My next turntable !

[@TechnoDad]

Aweosme!!

[@DIRECTSOUNDVINYL]

@@TechnoDad Big différence whit the audio technica lp120 ? ( whit the lp120, i heard moto noise in low volume, its awful...)

[@TechnoDad]

Yes! Huge difference!!

[@deepblue8143]

@@TechnoDad great video but may I ask how is it different? I have an lp120 and the new lp120x and I really want to know what makes this turntable different besides the solid platter, Technics name and higher price tag. Thank you in advance.

[@fadetoblack.-]

What's up my man long time .With direct drive turntables and I've owned plenty of them myself since the 80s you get more feedback because of the motor underneath the record. The purest will always have a belt-drive turntable to listen to at home. Now I never been s DJ before. But I do know for that situation direct drive is better.

[@fadetoblack.-]

@@kepplerkeppler6407 I certainly will thanks for the advice I have a Linn.

[@TechnoDad]

what's up Fadetoblack? yeah, the torque on the direct drive is very necessary for DJing. It's a must!

[@MyAlteredSoul]

The first direct drive turntable was not made by Technics. The first Direct Drive turntable was the Panasonic SP10 released in 1969.

[@brucenapfel336]

Panasonic and Technics are the same company.

[@larryjeffryes6168]

Interesting, I thought Panasonic typically inherited innovations from Technics - not the other way around.

[@ProjectOverseer]

Technics is up market Panasonic ... Like Lexus is up market Toyota lol

[@ProjectOverseer]

@@kepplerkeppler6407 I used to work in a HiFi shop. How do you explain Panosonic HiFi equipment then? When I've been to shows, Technics always tell you their kit is more up market.

[@ProjectOverseer]

@@kepplerkeppler6407 I think the Turntables were an exception. Look at all the Technics high end Amps, Preamps and speakers. You won't find Panosonic equivalents. Ditto on Technics kit over the last 40 years. But only kept or invested in the SL-1200 series. In fact to buy the SL-1200G I sold an old but mint Linn LP12 which gave me change to buy better phono preamps and carts 😊

[@yournightmare9999]

Klipsch turntable looking nice

[@TechnoDad]

I haven't seen it yet!

[@yournightmare9999]

@@TechnoDad and I also see new gravitating turntable 😵 looks so cool 😎 👌

[@peterlagroove6555]

Technics SL-1200 was made for Audiophiles....NOT FOR THE DJ'S

[@TemujinScott80]

Please say that again!!!!

[@peterlagroove6555]

@@TemujinScott80 Technics SL-1200 was made for Audiophiles....NOT FOR THE DJ'S

[@TemujinScott80]

Peter Lagroove thanks Peter! LOLOLOLOL!!!! It’s so true! I get DJ’s made them more popular but they were made for audiophiles

[@peterlagroove6555]

@@TemujinScott80 I don't know how old you were in 1978, but me in 1978 i was already a deejay, and I know all that ... in addition... the first version of the SL1200 was released in 1972....

[@TemujinScott80]

Peter Lagroove I wasn’t born yet.. but it’s so out of hand (the videos & comments I see)

[@CE11SCAN]

4:58 unboxing

[@giangvu7902]

Badass setup

[@TechnoDad]

Lovin' it!

[@sumitgenzyme]

All audiophile TT are belt drive.

[@TechnoDad]

I buy that, but there has to be a difference between a $1k belt drive TT and a $200 one. Meaning, there are levels to it, and I'm pretty sure they all suffer from wear and tear.

[@sumitgenzyme]

@@TechnoDad right you're.

[@brucetaylor5917]

Belt drive turntables became popular shortly after the introduction of direct drive (mainly Technics) turntables. The claims that belt-driven turntables were superior was based on the idea that direct drive turntables, having the motor as part of the turntable, were for that reason, inherently prone to rumble, ignoring the fact that a well designed direct drive motor was actually less prone to rumble than a belt or idler driven turntable having a high speed motor on the same chassis and thus being actually more prone to produce vibrations that were within the audible range. The reality is that these smaller manufacturers were not in a position to design and manufacture their own direct drive motors (or buy them from Panasonic) so they simply claimed that a belt-driven (and less expensive) design was somehow superior in performance to a direct drive. A well designed and manufactured direct drive turntable has a typical rumble specification of -70 db which is very hard to beat and capable of nearly perfect speed accuracy.

[@homerjones3291]

My Technics ran with perfect speed; none of my belt drive ones ever did. Plus you have to keep an eye on the belt because the more stretched out it gets, the slower it is.

[@ehg1962]

Awesome table

[@TechnoDad]

It really is nice!

[@ChamaeleonMustermann]

Fuck i can remember prices about 1000€ in germany. This was back in the early 00´s years for the M3D SL1210. Wow.

[@TechnoDad]

Yeah, these are pricey!

[@RobLawson1982]

Had gestures like a Beastie Boys video haha. Nice turntable.

[@TechnoDad]

Lol!

[@markscott9259]

Now I bought mines back in year '92 and I didn't get all those new items in my packaging. I'm jealous! Spoiled Kids.

[@TechnoDad]

LOL!

[@vinylexplorer9817]

"This plastic piece, which is a cartridge holder" 6:02 Sorry, I'm laughing my ass off here LOL That "plastic of piece" is an overhang gauge and people use that to align their cartridges. Nice video though. Cheers!

[@TechnoDad]

LOL! Yeah, I learn something new everyday!

[@vinylexplorer9817]

I didn't mean to be a troll... I though was just funny.

[@TechnoDad]

Oh man, you are definitely NOT a troll, it's all good!

[@djandeventservices8389]

The 1200G & GAE are $4000 the the SL1000R is $20000

[@TechnoDad]

Thanks!

[@MyAlteredSoul]

The hi fi guys prefer belt driven turntables due to the reduced motor noise. Expensive belt driven turntables do not have the large amounts of wow and flutter and motor insonsistency like budget belt drive DJ turntables do.

[@TechnoDad]

Good to know!

[@billwillard9410]

I think Technics wanted to head off the “cogging” myth so they introduced a cog-less motor to fix a PR issue. Now, did Techno Dad ever put out a video that compared his original decks with the GR?

[@JodBronson]

Anyone here need good Grounding Wires to stop buzzing.... See eBay Seller *GRPSMART* and view their Store and do an search for Technics Ground Wire. They make excellent Ground Wires, longer length and cheap and long lasting too, even better than the Technics' ones!

[@Modeltrainscarsstereos614]

Technodad delivering some gas today yeeeeee hawwwwww

[@TechnoDad]

and you know this maaaaaaannnn!!

[@MusicmanDavid]

I gave this video a thumbs down for 2 reasons. 1. Your hand gestures are really annoying. 2. You called the overhang adjustment tool a cartridge holder. Jesus, take the wheel.😒

[@MusicmanDavid]

@@DG-ie5ip I don't know or care what everybody is, but if you are making a video about a piece of equipment, it's good to know what you're talking about. You might want to try and come for someone else. I'm not the one. 😒

[@pulezanpulezan4918]

The tonearm on the GR is nowhere near as good as the G model. Guess why it costs $3000 more?

[@TechnoDad]

Why?

[@harunal-muhajir5555]

I had to quit watching when you called that a cartridge holder.

[@TechnoDad]

LOL!! It happens to the best of us!

[@TechnoDad]

@@user-mo9mt6yu8y It's a figure of speech...

[@AMLORECORDS]

unboxin start at 5:00

[@TechnoDad]

Thanks Don!

[@kwd-kwd]

that plastic piece is an overhang gauge, silly DJ!

[@TechnoDad]

Yeah, silly me!

[@abdelkaderelbachir9523]

20K let me think for a second !? 😕 I got it you can get a car and a Crosley Cruiser , what about that Mister DJ 🙆

[@andressegovia1221]

Get a 7.2 sound system that decodes flac. 64 gb flash, and some decent flac files and there's to need to pay even 300 for a record player. They don't cool but it's an old technology already and to overpriced

[@abdelkaderelbachir9523]

@@andressegovia1221 I'm sorry if my comment did offense you actually your video was very helpful I purchased a Audio Technica lp120 direct-drive turntable plus a pair of Klipsch powered speakers my current setup sound amazing and it's all up to you 😌

[@andressegovia1221]

No not at all offended. Just doesn't make sense to me why people pay over 30$ for a turntable. Theres no need anymore we have better tech now , turntables are obsolete they don't even sound like a flac file

[@abdelkaderelbachir9523]

@@andressegovia1221 that is surprising actually I did have your same opinion before I fought that my phone it's all what I needed which is petit match true an tell someone give me a Crosley Cruiser suitcase style record player as a gift four my birthday three years ago it was a whole new experience for me I never had anything like this it was analog with no screen or files I felt in love with vinyl crackling and the fact that you have to do things to listen to the music and now I have a very big collection that I really enjoy this is why I was looking for a better turntable because my Crosley doesn't sound that good it was okay but I needed something better this is why I landed on your video

[@TechnoDad]

Well, it all depends really. Thomas Bangalter went through painstaking processes to record bass for Daft Punk's Random Access Memmories. Using vintage and modern microphones. The newest album from Daft Punk is one of the best modern vinyl pressings to date. Something every music lover should experience!!

[@shanebrennan4205]

video starts at 4:50

[@TechnoDad]

Thank you!

[@TheBudgie29]

4:47 You will thank Me Later.

[@TechnoDad]

LOL, thanks!

[@cobainwindsurfer762]

looks fuck'n great!

[@TechnoDad]

Yes it does!!

[@cobainwindsurfer762]

@@TechnoDad Is it possible to buy spareparts for this new TT yet? I have an old mk1200II, but it's hard to find a new platter. Perhaps I can just switch out the magnet under the new platter to the old one? Also what cartridge do U prefer now when shures M447 and others are history...?

[@TechnoDad]

I don't think so. I haven't checked though. You can't switch out the magnet as that mates up with the new motor. I have always used Ortofon so I'm stiking with those.

[@nemanjamilosevic2739]

skip first 5 minutes

[@jammasterj13]

Fuck the car, get the record player!! Lol

[@TechnoDad]

Hahahahahaha!!! I know, right?! Do you think I should get another one of these and do an hour long DJ set?

[@jammasterj13]

Technics are cool. DJing is cool. I've still got my original SL-1200s from 1991. I am a House/Trance DJ on the weekends btw. So yes go for it, but make sure you buy a Louis Vuitton handbag for your wife, keep her sweet. Classic diversion tactics for all Audio nuts!!! Lol

[@TechnoDad]

I have a ton of trance records from 1999 - 2003. I was going to use those, LOL!! I still DJ, but mostly weddings. This TT was given to me to review, so I have 90 days to figure out if I'm going to buy it or return it. I get it at a pretty decent price so I might just keep it and sell off the pair I bought in 2001. No need for diversion tactics, but I get what you're saying!

[@raymondleggs5508]

Wheels of steel.

[@TechnoDad]

LOVE that Outkast track!

[@paulwheatley141]

Cogging is BS created by belt drive audiofools. The original 1200 mk2 to mk6 were the real deal. New GR model is poor in quality control by comparison and for a lot more money.