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Turntable from Technics belonging to the SL1200 series

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  • lamouette/rcklamouette/rck

    Basic, and we only ask that!

    Technics SL-1200 MK5Published on 06/04/12 at 07:08
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    I use them for 1 month.

    I own the M5G pitch + / - 16%.

    I have tried just about everything except derniéeres vestax, which made me the eye as well.

    Well, it's simple, no frills. I took k5 for failing to click at "0".

    I trust in Technics. This is the reason for my purchase. Many other turntables are fine, including the Synq ....

    For me the value is OK, now we do not find that second-hand (do not buy the nine most expensive)

    600euros Lapaire is reasonable. 400-500euros seems a fair price.

    I do not racheterais because I think what will last me all the time! Bye
  • seb0679seb0679

    Technics SL-1200 MK5Published on 08/29/04 at 11:16
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    I've been 5 months and frankly it's a fucking beautiful and she has platinum ds belly, I had TT200 before and I must say that there is no photo ... MK2 or 3 compared to the only diffrence is the rglage against the weight that goes up to 6g on them the arms and a better balance. The control of pitch me look a bit more flexible too, but I am perhaps the Ides. Anyway it is a Next-Generation evolution but without gde tjs robustness and precision of a flawless
  • dj.Anonym67dj.Anonym67

    Technics SL-1200 MK5Published on 09/30/05 at 02:32
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    I have been using for over a year, I like everything about this plate except the price and distribution, I tried numark, vestax, stanton and his big sister ... the mk2 is better than mk2 and I'm glad to have one but the next will not be another one mk2 mk5 but surely and if I allow myself some tunes at a m5ge ...

    Peace!
  • Anonymous

    Technics SL-1200 MK5Published on 11/04/06 at 11:35
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    it's been two years since I have nothing to say and I carry a lot in flight cases and have never shown the slightest sign of weakness.
    I made the mobile disco, coupled with my little Mac and my Final Scratch V1.5, it's really a pleasure to mix on vinyl.
    the reset button is nice to use when passing the titles on the fly and we want the right timbre.
    The most touching, the happiness of a plate specifically, the rebustesse and fiabilitée
    The lower the price and weight ...

    Value for money a little high but it worth to invest in such a good material!

    if the choice to make turntables I had to redo it again eyes closed!
    Although today it again if I turn towards CD players, CDJ 800 …
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    it's been two years since I have nothing to say and I carry a lot in flight cases and have never shown the slightest sign of weakness.
    I made the mobile disco, coupled with my little Mac and my Final Scratch V1.5, it's really a pleasure to mix on vinyl.
    the reset button is nice to use when passing the titles on the fly and we want the right timbre.
    The most touching, the happiness of a plate specifically, the rebustesse and fiabilitée
    The lower the price and weight ...

    Value for money a little high but it worth to invest in such a good material!

    if the choice to make turntables I had to redo it again eyes closed!
    Although today it again if I turn towards CD players, CDJ 800 MK2 (more expensive) that offer much more than a touchdown possilité but different ...
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  • wandering_starwandering_star

    Technics SL-1200 MK5Published on 01/02/09 at 03:47
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    For almost a year.

    What I like: the old school side, the legendary stage, robustness, accuracy, simplicity, and it is too good!

    I see the Stanton simple before but I really flashed on the Technics.

    They are quite expensive especially in France (not far from 600 euros) but I could have them at good prices in Switzerland (749 CHF or 505 euros) in https://www.houseofsound.ch/ (a little advertising; )).
    I think they are a little pricey but you pay for a platinum indestructible!
    Thus they have a good side in time and are readily salable at worst.

    What I like least: a limited pitch in a pinch but for most you need to type in Technics M5G in which is a bit overpriced

    With experi…
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    For almost a year.

    What I like: the old school side, the legendary stage, robustness, accuracy, simplicity, and it is too good!

    I see the Stanton simple before but I really flashed on the Technics.

    They are quite expensive especially in France (not far from 600 euros) but I could have them at good prices in Switzerland (749 CHF or 505 euros) in https://www.houseofsound.ch/ (a little advertising; )).
    I think they are a little pricey but you pay for a platinum indestructible!
    Thus they have a good side in time and are readily salable at worst.

    What I like least: a limited pitch in a pinch but for most you need to type in Technics M5G in which is a bit overpriced

    With experience, staying in the vinyl, I would do this choice. Otherwise I would go on the new Pioneer CDJ turntables that allow 400 more things and can read everything.
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  • volcom2volcom2

    IT IS TERRIBLE!

    Technics SL-1200 MK5Published on 07/01/11 at 11:52
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    plates were very pro on it lasts more time they have for the mk5 Geulle if I would have more than the tunes M5G am home I swear by dj volcom,,,
  • IanLightsOutIanLightsOut

    The DJ Standard

    Technics SL-1200 MK5Published on 12/09/10 at 08:03
    The Technics SL-1200 MK5 is probably the only turntable you will ever need as a DJ or casual vinyl listener. The options and features are stripped down, basic, and to the point. The pitch adjust is spot on and needs hardly any maintenance whatsoever to stay in great shape, and these things are tanks (meaning they can withstand almost anything you throw at them, or anything that may happen to them in the process of ownership and natural wear and tear. The only thing that has begun to break down on my models are the plastic dust covers, which get a little scratched up and have no connector hinges, which makes keeping them connected to the turntable difficult sometimes. They are somewhat fragi…
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    The Technics SL-1200 MK5 is probably the only turntable you will ever need as a DJ or casual vinyl listener. The options and features are stripped down, basic, and to the point. The pitch adjust is spot on and needs hardly any maintenance whatsoever to stay in great shape, and these things are tanks (meaning they can withstand almost anything you throw at them, or anything that may happen to them in the process of ownership and natural wear and tear. The only thing that has begun to break down on my models are the plastic dust covers, which get a little scratched up and have no connector hinges, which makes keeping them connected to the turntable difficult sometimes. They are somewhat fragile and tend to crack and chip if treated roughly. What I really love about this model as compared to the original Technics 1200 model is that the pitch adjust has no notch or lock at 0, which made beatmatching around 0 a real pain in the neck on the older models. Due to the elimination of the locking mechanism, you can now slide around wherever you wish and not have any more beatmatching wavering around the midpoint of the pitch. The pitch lock button, although seemingly pointless, allows the pitch to be locked at 0 no matter where on the pitch adjust you are at the time. As far as DJ's go, the Technics 1200 series are the club standard, so if you get a set of Technics, you can pretty much expect to play on the same equipment in the club. As far as practicing and performance comfort goes, the 1200 MK5 is a great bet to be prepared for live DJing in the club setting. Upgrade the cartridges, add Serato Scratch, or upgrade the cables, and your talking about an even more rock solid DJ tool.
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