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Lots of confusion about the 1200

and I'm afraid this NYT article doesn't help much.

Technics didn't design the SL-1200 as a DJ table. It was introduced in 1975 as a consumer audio product. As it happened, DJs discovered the sturdy build and advantages of the DD system before the decline in consumer interest (in general) in vinyl and so it was the DJ demand that kept the SL-1200 series in production after other Technics tables had been discontinued.

But as suggested in the link below, I was mystified why Technics chose to utilize the same model designation (now with a G) and such similar cosmetic appearance with their new model when they were seeking to appeal to a very different market? I think the introduction only confused everyone; both vinyl enthusiasts and DJs, thinking it was the old table simply reintroduced with a much higher price. However, reading the Technics information shows it is not the same table and there are multiple improvements, beginning with a new motor. So why not give it a new model designation and revise the appearance more to differentiate it?

only 300 made? I don't know production numbers but the initial run referred to was the SL-1200GAE. That did sell out quickly through Japanese dealers, likely to mainly collectors. After that regular production of the SL-1200G began and that is what is being sold today.

pricing? No idea where the writer got his pricing but every other reference I've seen quotes $4,000 US.

I saw/heard one at THE Show Newport but while I'll say it looked beautiful, because of a very crowded room and with a totally unfamiliar system I couldn't comment on the sonics.



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