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Here is an awesome Technics turntable. Fully serviced and ready for audiophile or DJ use. Comes with a brand-new Concord cartridge and stylus and Upgraded RCA's. The dust cover has no cracks and just needs some buffing. The tone arm is set at 1.5 grams and the antiskating is correct dead center.But wait... Theres more, how about a very nice flight case and a spare Concore Red needle! Totally awesome deal sorry, no hinges. Note: When you buy from us you are fully insured through Reverb's Safe Shipping program. They use real insurance companies not the couriers themselves with a full repair or 100% money back refund guarantee. I've seen it firsthand on several purchases we have made. Check our reviews for peace of mind.
A classic direct-drive deck with a serious reputation, and the price lands in a good spot. At US$779, it sits below the US$839 median and comfortably above the US$650 25th percentile, so this reads as a fair-to-good buy rather than a bargain-bin steal.
The SL-1200MK2 is valued for its rock-solid speed stability, durable build, easy servicing, and long track record in both DJ and home setups. If it’s clean, fully original, and the arm, pitch controls, and strobe are behaving properly, this is the kind of used table that can still make sense for years. Extra value comes from a good dust cover, headshell, or a known service history; at this price, those details matter more than cosmetic wear.
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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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