All user reviews for the Technics SL-1200 MK2

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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.

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 .....

<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 ...

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.

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!!!