I owned a 212 from the mid 70's until about '83, and I really enjoyed it. It replaced my first "real" TT -a Dual 1015; and it was replaced by my first "high end" TT - a Linn LP12 with Basik arm. I have fond memories of the Phillips - - really liked the auto-shut off feature when the arm tracked into the deadwax - - but I've upgraded a few time since and doubt that I would be happy with it today.
I still have my GA-312 which I bought new back in the early 70's. It is one of three turntables I currently own, It doesn't get used much. It has been replaced by my a Victor TT-81 and the VPI Aries. It was and is an very good TT and does look very cool!
The Phillips GA312 was the TT that got me back into vinyl. I too enjoyed the touch sensitive buttons. Mine had a Grado Blue cart on it. Quite an enjoyable set up to me.
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