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Technics SL-1200G Grand Class

Indeed it does, but the thought of all that tech built into the turntable and then a trough of oil and a paddle sitting ontop of it just doesn’t fill me with joy, especially as I often like to move turntables around.

Has no one ever made a sealed unit? A little like a Tamiya shock absorber? If not I might have a go at designing one.
 
Yeah, it's not for those liking to move their TT's around frequently... And not for those not covering the TT with a lid or something else. And perhaps not for those with children tall enough to reach?

Other than that, a great addition for improving cartridge performance and compatibility.
 
The trough is less than half filled, you'd have to move a TT at pretty odd angles for it to be an issue. I'd happily sling mine in the back of a car but for shipping by courier it's probably best removed.
 
tiggers said:
They are a hugely capable turntable and I was genuinely astonished the first time I heard one as to my stupid mind it looked like a DJ deck and DJ decks are average at best yes? My (then) LP12 was going to be so much better than the Technics I didn't even know why I was bothering and then.... well it wasn't :D I never bought one as at the time I was 'getting out of vinyl' and had the opportunity to hear one so took it, and being honest (for me) the looks are a bit of an acquired taste, but they are great turntables that stand up quite happily against anything else (sound wise) at the same price point. They are also a lot less faff than many of the more 'accepted' turntables we love in the UK audiophile world. You really can just 'fit and forget'.
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Yes, the looks bother me a little. I keep thinking of swapping my LP12 just out of curiosity as my big changes so far have been successful.
 
mikechadwick said:
i replaced the arm
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Has anyone seen a Technics 1200 with two tonearms ?

If memory serve I spotted a 1200G with add-on device on its left side to fit your choice of a second tonearm.
Can't recall where and when I spotted this, but such "device" would certainly be something to be considered.
 
Woodface said:
Yes, the looks bother me a little. I keep thinking of swapping my LP12 just out of curiosity as my big changes so far have been successful.
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LP12: no technology (a belt), cheap(ish) motor
SL1200: modern technology, superb, sophisticated direct drive motor.
Both superbly machined obviously.
Difficult choice.
I must say that the Linn never attracted me, visually.
 
chartz said:
LP12: no technology (a belt), cheap(ish) motor
SL1200: modern technology, superb, sophisticated direct drive motor.
Both superbly machined obviously.
Difficult choice.
I must say that the Linn never attracted me, visually.
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The LP12 just looks right to me.
 
Woodface said:
The LP12 just looks right to me.
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Although the heybrook tt2s isn’t an LP12, with it sitting next to the technics G, it looks mature to the youngster next to it.
I need to give that cast alloy platter on the tt2 a polish, the new aluminium silverness next to it is so clean. The real wood veneer on the tt2 could do with a clean as well…
I don’t think I have polished it in 30 yrs. of ownership.

When I feel up to it I will play the G against the tt2.
They both have the same cartridge, similar age (new), and similar phono stages.
I have several records that I have doubles of. Grace Jones and Kate Bush come to mind.

I fear all that will come of it is less heybrook - more gee.
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Woodface said:
Yes, the looks bother me a little. I keep thinking of swapping my LP12 just out of curiosity as my big changes so far have been successful.
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I think a lot depends on your spec of LP12 and whether you just personally prefer the sound of one or the other. The Technics is, however, a very well thought out and engineered turnable. I'm keeping my Gyro though as it's as much a design classic ornamental piece as a turntable to me :D
 
tiggers said:
I think a lot depends on your spec of LP12 and whether you just personally prefer the sound of one or the other. The Technics is, however, a very well thought out and engineered turnable. I'm keeping my Gyro though as it's as much a design classic ornamental piece as a turntable to me :D
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Mines a decent spec, Ekos2, Lingo, Linto. I could do the bearing & fit a Kore but not sure I can be bothered. I actually don’t like the Giro as I find the weights distracting. Do like the Orbe though.

I’m in a similar position, I spend more time looking at it than playing.
 
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