Technics 1200 Critic Fremer Praises the newer 1200G

I also have a Pioneer PLX1000 that I bought brand new - $700. I have a Denon 103R on it. And it sounds just fine! Made in Japan, too! I can't hear any "cogging" with it - contrary to what some "golden ears" will claim! 

Good review! My criticism: $4000 is still a lot of moolah - unless you are in the top 10% of wage earners! So I will just make do with my vintage 1200 (maybe get a new mat!).

@vinny55  Check out the Pioneer PLX1000! For $700 it's serious competition for the Technics! 

@neonknight  thank you for your correction. My mistake! Even though made in China the PLX looks, feels and sounds like a quality piece! At its price would you rather buy a Project or a Music Hall? I wouldn't! 

@glupson: If Pioneer can produce a quality TT for $700 retail then why not Technics? I think that Technics is just aiming for more profit - and counting on the past reputation of the 1200 to gain sales.