Technics SL-1300G Turntable issues
I recently purchased the Technics SL-1300G. I like the sound of the turntable. Unfortunately, I found the common complaint that the lift mechanism feels cheap. Additionally I found a perceived quality issue shown below. The silver bands on the top and bottom of the beveled platter edge vary in width by a mm+. In my opinion it makes the table look cheap, not the quality you would expect at the $3300 price tag. Note the gap between the platter and the plinth is uniform as the platter rotates. Would you return the TT hoping to get a platter with more uniform machining?
The Technics SP10 turntables have always been highly regarded. Technics has also made some truly exquisite pickup arms (EPA-250, EPA-500) and its open reel tape decks (RS-15XX series) still command top $$$$. The Technics RS-9900 two-box cassette deck was quite a wonder in its day - and maybe even still is. Check ’em out. |
