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Coreless Direct Drive Motor. High-precision Motor Control Technology. Three-layered Turntable Platter. High-level Balance Adjustment. Hig—sensitive Tonearm. Four-layered Cabinet Construction.Height 173mm Width 453mm Depth 372mm Weight 18kgTurntable sectionType: Direct Drive Manual Turntable Turntable Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 and 78 rpmAdjust Range: ±8 %, ±16 %Starting Torque: 3.3 kg-cmBuild-up Characteristics: 0.7 s. from Standstill to 33-1/3 rpm Wow And Flutter: 0.025 % W.R.M.S. (JIS C5521) Rumble: 78 dB (IEC 98A weighted) Turntable Platter: Brass and aluminium die-cast Diameter: 332mmWeight: Approx. 3.6 kgTonearm SectionType: Universal Static BalanceEffective Length: 230 mmOverhang: 15 mmTracking Error Angle: Within 2° 32’(at the outer groove of 30 cm (12””) record) / Within 0° 32’(at the inner groove of 30 cm (12””) record)Offset Angle:22°Arm-height Adjustment Range: 0 - 6 mmStylus Pressure Adjustment Range: 0 - 4 g (direct reading)Head Shell Weight: Approx. 7.6 gApplicable Cartridge Weight Range: (Without the auxiliary weight) 5.6 to 12.0 g / 14.3 to 20.7 g (including the head shell) (With small auxiliary weight) / 10.0 to 16.4 g / 18.7 to 25.1 g (including the head shell) (With large auxiliary weight) 14.3 to 19.8 g / 23.0 to 28.5 g (including headshell) Cartridge Mounting Dimension: JIS 12.7 mm IntervalHead Shell Terminal Lug: 1.2 mm φ 4-pin Terminal LugTerminalsAudio Output: PHONO (Pin Jack), EARTH TER- MINALGeneral Power Supply: AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 HzPower Consumption: 14 W Approx. 0.2 W (standby) Dimensions (W x H x D): 453 x 173 x 372 mmWeight: Approx. 18 kgAccessoriesTurntable, Turntable Mat, EP Re- cord Adaptor, Balace Weight, Auxil- iary Weight Small, Auxiliary Weight Big, Head Shell, Overhang Gauge, PHONO Cable, PHONO Earth Lead, AC Mains Lead.Item is near-new, without boxed packaging. User manual provived.
The Technics SL-1200G is a genuinely notable high-end direct-drive deck, and US$2,964 is a fair asking price: it matches the median of five recent comparable listings. It is well below the US$3,500 75th-percentile figure, though not quite the bargain territory below US$2,747.
Its appeal is straightforward: exceptionally stable pitch, superb speed control, excellent build quality, and the familiar, highly usable SL-1200 layout elevated to serious audiophile standards. At this price, it looks like a sound buying opportunity if the deck is clean and fully functional. Confirm that the tonearm bearings feel smooth, the platter reaches speed correctly, the electronic controls behave normally, and the original feet, dust cover, headshell, and packaging are present where applicable.
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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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