Price is fine. Don't worry too much about anything negative said about the Steel Wheel. I operate three Regas with MC cartridges (I hate changing/aligning them, easier to change the table), but I still have an SL1200mkII in my bedroom system, and it is probably the most consistently reliable table I have ever owned, and I currently operate 12 tables built from 1976 through 2010.
Technics SL-1200 Mk II; opinions??
I have an opportunity to buy a very nice Technics SL-1200 Mk II turntable with a new Ortofon cartridge for $340.00. I know the table was fairly well regarded 30 years ago, but I'm wondering if that's a decent price now. The Ortofon is new, but I'm not sure exactly which model it is. Seller says Ortofon ran him $160.00. Any thoughts?? Thanks.