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I purchased this turntable brand new on 4-20-2026. The mounted Cartridge in the photos is NOT included! The entire setup has less than 3 hours of playing time since purchased. Everything works like new and there are no issues. It will be shipped in the original shipping boxes (double box) by UPS with insurance and signature required. From the Technics Website:Fusing Technics’ traditional analog and digital technologies, the SL-1210GR2 is the new standard in direct drive turntable systems. With a revolutionary new drive control method for smooth, accurate rotational stability and a new power supply for an exceptionally low noise floor the new generation turntable outperforms the usual standards of its class, for rich, robust sounds and true high-fidelity listening.Coreless direct drive motor achieving stable rotationLow-noise, low-voltage power circuit and a switching power supplyΔΣ-Drive suppresses vibrations from the motor for smoother, more accurate rotationTonearm achieving high initial-motion sensitivityTwo-layer platter with high rigidity and vibration dampingHigh-rigidity body and high-damping silicon insulators for smooth sound and isolation from various vibrations
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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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