Technics SL-1200MK2 Turntable

Quartz Synthesizer Direct Drive Turntable. Total quartz locked continuous pitch adjustment up to +/-8%. Precision molded aluminum diecast cabinet and heavy rubber base material help absorb unwanted vibrations. Unwavering quartz DD accuracy: wow & flutter 0.01%, rumble 78 dB (DINB). Very high torque for quick start-ups. Highly sensitive low-mass tonearm with gimbal suspension.

Technics SL-1200MK2 is a great turntable recognized as an industry...

Pros: Offers plenty of great torque and accurate pitch adjustment.
Cons: Things are changing in the DJ business due to new technology (CD ' s, MP3 ' s).
Bedroom DJ & #146;s along with Professional DJ & #146;s want solid equipment that will not only stand up to live audiences but also works in the wee hours of the night when you are mixing music alone with your headphones. Before purchasing Technics SL-1200MK2...

The Ultimate Turntable

Occasionally a piece of equipment comes along that is s o well designed, well built and far ahead of the pack that it defines the state of the art and any major improvements are not only unnecessary but impossible. 30 some odd years ago Technics released the first SL1200 direct drive turntables and defined what phono turntables should be; affordable, reliable, excellent. In the 30 years since then there have only been minor revisions to the SL1200.