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Posted by hukkfinn (A) on June 02, 2007 at 09:14:56

I'm looking to buy used.

Thanks for any suggestions.

• I bought used.... - doodlebug 18:13:28 06/02/07 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Best of the Technics 1200 series? posted by hukkfinn on June 02, 2007 at 09:14:56

  and haven't regretted it. AS others have said, the Technics is a good 'table for the value. I sold my VPI HW-19 series TT when I picked up the used SL1200 via Craigslist. A couple of things to consider if buying used, however:
  
  * If it's been used for DJing, be very careful. I've personally seen these guys doing some pretty poor packing as they drag them around from venue to venue. As a matter of fact, if the seller admits to having used in 'on the road', just pass.
  
  * Even if you can determine if its been used for DJing, ensure that the bearing points and the all the gimbal mount points on the tonearm are intact and do not appear to have sustained whacks or other hits of some sort. Chips or dings anywhere around the tonearm are dead giveaways.
  
  * Check the platter for balance and level-ness. That is, get it spinning and see if there's any evidence that its been dropped or has become bent in some way. Same goes for the spindle that it mounts onto. It should spin smoothly and without grinding or with any play in the bearing system.
  
  * If the dust cover is important to you, then also inspect it to ensure that the hinges are there and that it is in good shape. Many will be cracked or have spider-leg fractures if abused.
  
  If all this sort of inspection causes you to get more nervous about the SL1200 in used form, then by all means purchase new. Either way, I can attest to it being a good value for the investment. I use mine with either a Denon DL-103R or Stanton 681EEE cart.
  
  Cheers,
  
  David
  
  

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• RE: Best of the Technics 1200 series? - maabx 12:44:50 06/02/07 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Best of the Technics 1200 series? posted by hukkfinn on June 02, 2007 at 09:14:56

  M5G's and GLD's feature improved tonearm wand and interconnect wiring.
  
  

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• Woops - may be barking up the wrong tree - hukkfinn 10:23:43 06/02/07 (5)
  In Reply to: RE: Best of the Technics 1200 series? posted by hukkfinn on June 02, 2007 at 09:14:56

  I really just want a musical, reliable used turntable for under $500 that will really let the music come through.
  
  Technics 1200 looks like DJ turntables............not sure this is gonna sound nice enough.
  
  Thanks for any thoughts.
  
  
  

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  • Well then try a - nightdoggy 18:50:19 06/02/07 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Woops - may be barking up the wrong tree posted by hukkfinn on June 02, 2007 at 10:23:43

    cheaply made MDF British belt drive.
    Those would not last an hour on the road professionaly.
    I'll take heavy duty over flimsy any day.
    
    doggy
    
    
    

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  • RE: Woops - may be barking up the wrong tree - farsch 10:37:46 06/02/07 (3)
    In Reply to: RE: Woops - may be barking up the wrong tree posted by hukkfinn on June 02, 2007 at 10:23:43

    If you setup the TEchnics SL 12xx with the right cartridge you are sitting on the right tree. Most parts of the 12xx are the same the the "audiophile" SL 25 Technics.
    
    Best
    
    René
    
    

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    • Agree. I have a 1210mk2 - jazzthusiast 10:51:28 06/02/07 (2)
      In Reply to: RE: Woops - may be barking up the wrong tree posted by farsch on June 02, 2007 at 10:37:46

      The 1200 tables are not only rock solid, nearly bullet proof 'tables; they were originally designed to be Technics late 70s top o' the line audiophile DD table . I couldn't be happier. For performance, it runs neck & neck with my Nottingham Horizon and has the added bonus of easy interchange of carts, thanks to the detachable headshell. I have an AT440ML w/the new 440mla stylus on it now, and it...well...rocks.
      
      Huckfinn should consider buying new. I bought mine new from musicians friend for $499 + free shipping.
      
      Regards,
      Jim
      
      

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      • Slight correction Dad - texanater 12:35:02 06/02/07 (1)
        In Reply to: RE: Agree. I have a 1210mk2 posted by jazzthusiast on June 02, 2007 at 10:51:28

        You bought it for $399. The nice thing about that is its tax free.
        
        

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        • At $100 less than I thought I paid for it, I'm ecstatic! Thanks, kid (nt) - jazzthusiast 14:22:39 06/02/07 (0)
          In Reply to: RE: Slight correction Dad posted by texanater on June 02, 2007 at 12:35:02

          
          
          

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• There are loads of.... - freefallrob 09:35:37 06/02/07 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Best of the Technics 1200 series? posted by hukkfinn on June 02, 2007 at 09:14:56

  ....of 1210/1200mk2 out there, the mk5 however has 'as standard' improved arm wiring, though how much better it is I don't know, I've never heard both side by side.
  
  If I was buying, I'd probably get a mk2 and gradually mod it ( if that kinda thing takes your fancy ).
  Greetings from Rob in the UK.
  
  

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