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Hot off the press...Technics SL 1300G

I'm an admirer of the current lineup. Appears to be solid for the price point-$3200?

https://www.technics.com/uk/products/grand-class/turntables/sl-1300g.html

Once a Matt is on that platter, can a reflex clamp be used on that stubby spindle?

What do you DD users do with those less than flat gems found in the bins?

 

tablejockey
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atmasphere
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Based on specs, the 1300 essentially has most of engineering of the 1200G/SP10

Naturally, Technics did things to meet the P.P . 

Out of the box, a stock 1200G can be a "done" piece.

The aesthetic is the deal breaker for me.

@tablejockey I know what you mean. But I've compared a number of excellent machines over the years and the Technics SL1200/1300 brings it all home. Its one of the most speed stable machines made and Technics made a point of dealing with resonance and vibration. So they are nearly state of the art out of the box. I regard the platter pad as one of its biggest weaknesses. The one I feel works best on there is the Oracle mat, but then you have a problem with the spindle being too short for a collet-style record clamp. In due time I hope to fix that issue...

At any rate don't be put off by its appearance. There are many 'tables that cost more and look better that don't have the speed stability or the vibration control- so don't sound as good.

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ozzy62
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Ok, lots of good information in this thread. So what is the preference? The 1300G or one of the latest 1200 variants?

 

 

pryso
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@tablejockey, I have a 1200G and am able to use a SOTA reflex clamp with the stock mat. I’m not certain but I suspect the 1300G has a similar dimension. The 1200G spindle is shorter than normal.

So far mine is stock, although I got one of the recommended Teac paper mats to try. That is thinner so will provide more spindle area to grip, not that I seem to need it.

BTW, I was disappointed when Technics decided to retain their older cosmetics in their new, redesigned line up.  But that didn't keep me from buying one.

tablejockey OP
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atmasphere-

I was hoping for you to drop by and provide some insight. 

"The one I feel works best on there is the Oracle mat, but then you have a problem with the spindle being too short for a collet-style record clamp. In due time I hope to fix that issue.."

I suspected it is a concern for a proper reflex style to function. How can you fit the rubber washer to dish? I will be looking for your solution.

Thanks all for the reflex clamp update.

In spirit I'm all for ridiculous TT $etup$, but have to "keep it real" due to a constantly thinning wallet!

SOTA DD on a "budget" may be the  final  call for me. I'd like to put a cool arm on  one and be DONE!

Too bad there isn't  a 1200G w/o the pitch control and that blue LED sensor!

The 1300G plinth/base actually appears visually acceptable.

lewm
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Still wondering how west coast got hold of an SP10R platter.

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