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Serious Inquiries Only, Please!Please Check Out My Other Reverb Items!PLEASE NOTE: I Provide Reverb Safe Shipping RSS with everything I sell and ship. And, I pay for this protection out of my own pocket. Sometimes it can cost me in excess of $120 depending on the item being protected. This coverage protects both you, the buyer, and me, the seller, against loss or damage during shipment. And, I never sell ANY of my items "As-Is". All my items are guaranteed to look and function as advertised or I will gladly accept a return. What other sellers provide that kind of service? The answer is: Very few, take a look and see!One Technics SL-23, two speed Belt Drive turntable! Super clean with a vintage new old stock Shure cartridge contemporary with the turntable and with an OEM Shure (stylus) needle!Amazing full sound!Fully Serviced, lubricated pulley and spindle, Deoxit sprayed on all potentiometers and toggles. Dustcover is free from cracks, breaks or missing pieces; it does have a few light marks here and there but nothing major! Looks very clean, and NO yellowing! Super Clean throughout and sounds great!If bought and paid for Monday through Thursday, I will ship out in 72 hours. If bought Friday, Saturday or Sunday I will ship out no later than the following Wednesday! Please Note: This shipping timeframe stated above is completely accurate unless there is an unforeseeable event, like an illness, an accident or weather; even insurance companies have something called Force Majeure. I will apply that as well to this and every order and will contact you with any changes to the shipping timeframe! I don't quickly or sloppily pack and ship. I agonize over picking the proper packing materials and proper boxes which I buy for the item AFTER the item is sold. I have dozens of vintage audio items available for sale and I DO NOT HAVE THEM PACKED AND READY FOR SHIPMENT BEFORE THEY ARE SOLD, I DON'T DO IT LIKE THAT! I AM NOT AMAZON OR A LARGE ONLINE COMPANY, I AM A SOLE PROPRIETOR OF A LARGE COLLECTION OF VINTAGE AUDIO ITEMS THAT MY FAMILY COLLECTED OVER 70 YEARS. When you receive your turntable in the same condition as it left me, you will thank me! Please, look at my feedback regarding Packing and Shipping! Price is Firm! However, the price is Negotiable If you buy 2 or more of my Reverb items concurrently.Thank You! ; )
US$319 is a touch above the median US$290 and just under the US$325 75th percentile, so it reads as fair-to-slightly-ambitious rather than a bargain.
That said, the SL-23 has a solid reputation as a straightforward, pleasant-sounding Technics belt-drive with decent build and easy day-to-day usability, which keeps well-kept examples desirable. At this level, the value hinges on condition: a fresh belt, stable speed, smooth auto functions, and an intact dust cover make it a sensible buy; if those basics aren’t documented, the price leaves less room for repairs than I’d want.
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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