Technics SL-1200 MK2 user reviews ( 9/10) - 50 user reviews

• 09/14/11

  yoTrakkz's review

  Overall Opinion

  The Technics Sl 1200 MK2 are a series of turntables that have actually been around for a while now. The MK2’s are more on the lower end of the totem pole because there are upgraded versions now of these. But they are classic and still built to last. The original model of this line was the SL 1200 then the MK2’s started, the MK2 I think came out in the 80’s and it was huge through out the up and coming world of hip hop and rap music, which is part of the reason the Technics SL 1200 MK2 made its way to the united states. I like the tone arm, its very sturdy and it’s a classic design with the S shape, turntables today don’t have these.
  
  
  
  The MK2’s came out a while back in Europe but made there way over here to the US and am I glad they did! They are very good turntables, they are exactly what a DJ needs, even today with everything going digital and dj’s switching over to computer software to dj on. There are a few dj’s who still own these myself included who value the real art of dj’ing.
  
  
  
  Overall these were and still are great turntable’s they are built to last, very solid structure and very sturdy. They are ready for any gig you have and will not break on your even when getting them in and out of the back of the van. You can even purchase a casing for them so you don’t damage them at all. Actually purchasing parts for the Yamaha SL MK2’s is pretty easy because Yamaha still manufacturers these and pretty much all of there machines keep the same parts line so if you ever need a fix even if its discontinued you can still purchase a part. Great turntables!
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• 12/16/10

  Audiofanzine FR's review

  Overall Opinion

  Originally written by superwarrior on Audiofanzine FR.
  
  
  
  How long have you been using it?
  
  
  
  For over 17 years!!!
  
  
  
  Did you try any of other models before buying this one?
  
  
  
  My first turntables were belt-drive products from Stage Line. They were good enough for a beginner but I bought a secondhand mkII as soon as I had the opportunity and I never turned back again.
  
  
  
  Which feature do you like the most / the least?
  
  
  
  Pros:
  
  
  
  Manufacturing quality
  
  Plate stability
  
  Amazing torque (although I've had the opportunity to try out synq models that have a higher one)
  
  
  
  Cons:
  
  
  
  Nothing except perhaps the connections (the RCA conductors are not easily accessible in case you have to replace them)
  
  The potentiometer's detent at "0" is not very practical but you can replace them with Denon.
  
  
  
  How would you rate its value for money?
  
  
  
  The price is rather high but if ever find it secondhand, don't hesitate... GO FOR IT!!!
  
  
  
  Based on your experience, would you buy this product again?
  
  
  
  Two times YES... without hesitation!!!
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• 12/04/11

  arakno1's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " The legends, inimitable."

  Overall Opinion

  The plate is simply par excellence, I believe that everything said about him does so reliability solidity precision, feeling, everything is simplicity runis to offer us unparalleled analog sound and especially A raction and Resistors hallucinating scratch.
  
  A must have.
  
  Do not throw your vinyl records is a sacrilge.
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• 08/05/11

  frifrih's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Gem ..."

  Overall Opinion

  12 kg: D
  
  
  
  They have all the decks for them!
  
  
  
  it's been 7 months that I used, what I like is their simplicity, the wealth of info you can find on them (which is not the case for the supposed equivalent clones).
  
  What I like less but it is not death, it is the non-linear pitch (yes, just when it's weird to CDJ)
  
  
  
  I have not tried to models before but I followed the advice given on forums etc ... It seems that the most robust plates and I I like what is simple and efficient so I thought it was all found a model for me!
  
  
  
  With the experience I would do this choice, what a pleasure to mix on vinyl, there's something more from the CD! But hey we are still new ones but at exorbitant prices.
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• 08/03/11

  azzo's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Often copied but never equaled!"

  Overall Opinion

  How long have you use it?
  
  Since 1993
  
  
  
  Have you tried many other models before buying it?
  
  All
  
  
  
  What is so special that you like most and least?
  
  The +: the feeling of this plate is indescribable
  
  The -: monopoly by giving it over.
  
  
  
  How would you rate the quality / price?
  
  The value for money: there is no better turntable in the world!
  
  
  
  With experience, you do again this choice? ...
  
  Yes! TECHNICS FOREVER!
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• 05/08/11

  neolius's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " There's no better"

  Overall Opinion

  For how long have you been using it? I use these decks in clubs and at home
  
  
  
  Did you try many other models before getting this one? TSB, vestax
  
  
  
  What thing do you like most/least about it? its like the pavement is not less
  
  
  
  What is your opinion about the value for the price? is expensive but as we love we do not count
  
  
  
  Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? hooo yes
  
  
  
  No deck can dethrone the myth technics not even TTX or PTD vestax, technics is built to last clear!! the plates must never had to worry neither club nor home, we just buy them close their eyes, finally check the stability of the pitch and play in the arm, only the small flat RCA DEFOIS loose or there but its applies to very old model SL1200, poor contact of the cell ortofon.
  
  I may be offered any CD player to replace them, I always refuse, a DJ's vinyl and not work with the poor soul that cd without scratches or worse while the vinyl sound better than most and work much better than any medium.
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• 10/27/10

  4514's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " The reference"

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for 1 week.
  
  
  
  I bought second hand on ebay and it works very well.
  
  
  
  I have discovered the stability Technics scratch c is incomparable!
  
  
  
  She has a couple excellent, a super stable arm, a tray rather heavy.
  
  I am very fond of the height adjustment arms.
  
  I saw the video of the DMC Champion 1991 (dj david) who put a plate diagonally on the other and even scratch the arm not jump.
  
  
  
  Before I had a platinum limited DJ-2500 SQ AC has nothing to do.
  
  I would do this choice because of the quality technics.
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• 01/13/10

  superwarrior's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Overall Opinion

  <span style="text-decoration: underline;">For how long have you been using it?
  
  
  
  </span> For over 17 years! <span style="text-decoration: underline;">
  
  
  
  Did you try many other models before getting this one?
  
  
  
  </span> My first turntables were the stage line-drive belt, I found them satisfactory start, but the opportunity came I took the opportunity to mkII and I could no longer separate myself.
  
  
  
  <span style="text-decoration: underline;">What thing do you like most/least about it?
  
  
  
  </span> Most
  
  
  
  Manufacturing Quality
  
  The stability of the plateau
  
  The couple phenomenal (although I had the opportunity to try SYNQ, which the couple seems more high)
  
  
  
  The -
  
  
  
  nothing to report apart may be the connector (RCA cables are not very accessible if need replacement)
  
  click pitch position "0" but not very practical opportunity to replace them with pitch Dennon not this dead.
  
  
  
  <span style="text-decoration: underline;">What is your opinion about the value for the price?
  
  
  
  </span> Very correct view of the new purchase price rather high, but if you're lucky enough to find opportunities like me, the question arises more ... DARK!
  
  
  
  <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?</span>
  
  
  
  I say yes and yes ... RE without any hesitation! even if for a young beginner dj I can advise him to test the SYNQ that are more than correct at value for money ...
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• 01/13/10

  youcef971's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Overall Opinion

  For how long have you been using it?
  
  
  
  For fifteen years
  
  
  
  Did you try many other models before getting this one?
  
  
  
  Yes both before and none after me won
  
  
  
  What thing do you like most/least about it?
  
  
  
  Style! To see one it always makes me dream. The least? It is a question idioite!!
  
  
  
  What is your opinion about the value for the price?
  
  
  
  A great value for money. Mine are 13 years and I never had any worries. I have a third with a score of years and a bit abused (not by me) at the body but otherwise it works perfectly.
  
  
  
  Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?
  
  
  
  Another dumb question .....
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• 09/08/09

  ATCELES's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Overall Opinion

  I've bought used and I'm not. If I learned one thing in the audio field, it is that we should not rush on the low end (which I did ...). It is better to SAVE.
  
  
  
  And then these plates are indestructible, if indeed they do not let up sleeping outside in the humidity (and still be seen).
  
  
  
  You want to be sure what you buy? Take a mk2. Especially that 200 euros, and we find that price, you do not normment choice.
  
  
  
  My motto is: take as much good as nine OCCAZ rotten.
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