Over the last 40 years, I've owned a Technics SL-1200, Technics SL-1600 MK2, Garrard 1229, Pioneer PL-1000, and a Pioneer model I purchased in Vietnam of all places. I still have the 1600 MK2 and after 35 years, it is still going strong.
A couple of years ago, I purchased a 1200G. The first think I noticed was the build quality. The 1200G might be a lot of things, but it is not a DJ turntable. I would venture to say that anyone who's actually owned one would agree. There's no comparison in build or sound quality.
I've heard turntable/cartridge combinations that sound better than my 1200G/Ortofon Quintet Black combination - but not in that price range.
A couple of years ago, I purchased a 1200G. The first think I noticed was the build quality. The 1200G might be a lot of things, but it is not a DJ turntable. I would venture to say that anyone who's actually owned one would agree. There's no comparison in build or sound quality.
I've heard turntable/cartridge combinations that sound better than my 1200G/Ortofon Quintet Black combination - but not in that price range.