I’ve been casually following this TT. The 1200GAE (Anniversary Edition?) is a limited edition run of 1200 units which makes it "collectible". The 1200G is the same unit without the "AE" badging. The 1200GR (Reduced?) is a "light" version of the 1200G. It has a single "core" motor where the G has a dual-core. It has several other "reducements" which I’m kind of foggy on. I think the tonearm is not as sophisticated and the chassis uses thinner material, etc. Still your gonna save $1000 (and regret later on that you didn’t get the one you wanted!).
Has Anyone Heard the (fairly) New Technics Grand Class TT?
Many of you know that Technics recently released a $4000 Grand Class SL-1200(G or GAE) update to their 1200 series of turntables. Has anyone listened to this table? I am trying to get a comparison with the Luxman PD-171 as well any other tables in the range.