Making the Technics SL-1200

How does it sound? Does it compare well with other tables in the price range? (e.g. Rega or VPI)
 
I have the VPI Classic 3 and Technics 1210 MKII.
Can we compare them ?
Perhaps...They don't play in the same category.

I can only compare them with the cartridge Audio-Technica At-OC 9 ML III.

I can say VPI is more spacious, three dimensional sound. The singer or the group is in my room.
With the Technics, it's beautiful but the sound stay in the loudspeaker.

I hope I can help you.
 
cool video!

hongkong- this is the new 3k version, not the historical one. Have no doubt your VPI is better than the original.

the new 1200 would be the first TT in that price range I would consider- and the Technics would cost double if made by a traditional hifi manufacturer.
 
I have pay my TT Technics SL-1210 MKII 600 euros( 600 US$ ?) , 30 year's ago...Now, it's 2600 Euros or 4000 Euros for the GAE version ?
Where is the error ?
 
hongkong said:
I have pay my TT Technics SL-1210 MKII 600 euros( 600 US$ ?) , 30 year's ago...Now, it's 2600 Euros or 4000 Euros for the GAE version ?
Where is the error ?
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It's a totally different motor, bearing, arm, plate, etc. Just looks like the old one. This is for hifi use, unlike the dj oriented original.

I paid $750 for a pair of 1200s back in 2002 for dj use - still miss em!
 
From Showroom in Paris this week-end.

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KeithR said:
It's a totally different motor, bearing, arm, plate, etc. Just looks like the old one. This is for hifi use, unlike the dj oriented original.

I paid $750 for a pair of 1200s back in 2002 for dj use - still miss em!
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ok, so its a different table with the same designation and looks, because the original was so so for hi-fi use ....
 
At RMAF, I spoke with a manufacturer with a client who shedded several 10k turntables for the Technics as he was so blown away. I have a friend who will be trying it out in a few weeks, so hope to report back.
 
So, when does the limited edition go on sale? Or is it on sale already?
 
KeithR said:
At RMAF, I spoke with a manufacturer with a client who shedded several 10k turntables for the Technics as he was so blown away. I have a friend who will be trying it out in a few weeks, so hope to report back.
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Funny because it still has the same substandard looking plinth, arm and arm mount ....
 
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