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For Sale is a Vintage Technics SL-Q202 Quartz Direct Drive Automatic Turntable; Tested and it works great and is in very nice condition. Has a New Stylus. No cover.You can see a demo here: You can see a brief demo here: -Type: Quartz-locked direct drive, semi-automatic (auto-return/stop-)Speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 -RPMPlatter: 312 mm aluminum die-cast-Motor: Ultra-low speed brushless DC motor-Wow and Flutter: 0.025% WRMS-Rumble: -78 dB-Tonearm Type: Static-balanced S-shaped tubular tonearm-Effective Length: 230 mm-Overhang: 15 mm-Stylus Pressure Range: 0 to 2.5 g-Cartridge: Audio Technica AT96E (with NEW stylus)-Power Consumption: 7 Watts-Dimensions: 17" x 4" x 14.8"-Weight: 15 pounds
US$245 sits a bit above the US$148 25th percentile but still below the US$290 median, so this reads as a fair, slightly buyer-friendly asking price rather than a steal or an overreach. For a clean, working quartz direct-drive Technics automatic deck, that is a sensible zone if the table is truly tested and the cosmetics are honest.
This model’s appeal is the usual Technics recipe: stable speed, low drama, and reliable automatic operation in a straightforward plug-and-play package. The upside here is that a tested unit can be a solid everyday spinner for someone who wants dependable performance without chasing collectible premiums; just make sure the cueing, auto-return, speed lock, dust cover, and arm behavior are all behaving as expected.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Technics: Japanese Precision Engineering Since 1965
Technics emerged in 1965 as a premium audio brand established by Matsushita Electric, now known as Panasonic, with headquarters in Osaka, Japan. The brand name derives from the word "technology" and was originally conceived to showcase Matsushita's high-end audio capabilities. The company's founding philosophy centered on rigorous acoustic research and engineering excellence rather than relying solely on subjective listening impressions. This commitment to scientific methodology became the cornerstone of Technics' identity and product development approach.
The brand built its reputation across a comprehensive range of audio equipment, including turntables, amplifiers, loudspeakers, CD players, tape recorders, and digital pianos. Technics achieved international prominence through its revolutionary direct-drive turntables, beginning with the SP-10 professional model in 1969 and the consumer-focused SL-1100 in 1971. The iconic SL-1200 series, introduced in 1972, fundamentally transformed DJ culture and remains highly coveted by both professional DJs and audiophiles. These turntables set new industry standards for precision engineering and reliability.
Technics occupies a distinctive position as a high-end heritage brand with particular strength in the turntable segment. While the company largely withdrew from consumer markets in the early 2000s, the brand has maintained prestige among serious audio enthusiasts and collectors. Today, Technics represents a bridge between vintage audio collecting and contemporary hi-fi, with its products commanding respect for their build quality, sonic performance, and historical significance in audio culture.
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