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Technics SL-1200LTD Gold Limited Edition Direct Drive Turntable.Limited Edition Number: 2856Serial Number: GE5JA03893Produced: October 1995Model: Japanese 100V (Step down transformer provided).Condition: 9/10About-------The SL-1200 Limited Edition was introduced in 1995 commemorating two million units in sales. The SL-1200LTD was a limited-edition model, and only 5,000 units were produced. Each serial number plate was stamped with a sequential number. Many 24K gold plated parts adorned the cabinet, making the product resemble the gold turntable given to the winner of the DMC World DJ Championships. The pitch controller on the SL-1200LTD was provided with a reset button. This model has a piano black gloss finish and gold-plated hardware.Listing Includes:-----------------· Technics SL-1200LTD-K turntable in Near Mint Condition· Technics/Quartz SL-1200LTD Gold Dust cover with hinges (Crystal clear, no scratches)· Technics SL-1200LTD Gold Platter.· TechnicsSL-1200LTD slip mat (It has marks from long term storage).· Technics SL-1200LTD gold tonearm counterweight.· Technics SL-1200LTD gold auxiliary weight.. Technics Overhang Gauge.· Technics SL-1200LTD gold 45rpm adapter.· Technics SL-1200 rubber mat RGS0010 (6mm).· Technics SL-1200LTD Operating Manual (reproduction)· Technics SL-1200LTD High Fidelity RCA cable.· High quality step down transformer for the US.The turntable will be shipped with secure packaging and insurance. No original packaging is available.
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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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