The SL-1200G is an excellent table, and if your budget is 'under $5000' but not including an arm, its possible to mount different arms on the SL 1200.
We've mounted 12" Triplanar arms on the SL 1200G with excellent results. IMO the platter pad and arm are the weak aspects of the SL-1200, but the 'table itself is one of the best made today at any price.
We've mounted 12" Triplanar arms on the SL 1200G with excellent results. IMO the platter pad and arm are the weak aspects of the SL-1200, but the 'table itself is one of the best made today at any price.