Technics Turntables...really???

For those who would like to upgrade Technics stock tonearm to something new and truly high-end i would recommend Reed 3P instead of Tri-Planar! 

@atmasphere your criticism of Reed bearing can apply to the Kuzma 4 Point tonearm for the same reason?

My Reed 3p does not have removable headshell and the armtube is not removabale:

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Since the introduction of the Reed 3p they made 3 more different models with some great features: https://www.reed.lt/tonearm/

@sleepwalker65

The SL1200mkII becabe a DJ turntable because of the +/- 8% pitch control fader, none of the mentioned models has it.

The poor isolation and bass feedback is the biggest problem of the SL1200mkII when it’s near the very loud soundsystem with powerful subs, but the best solution to get rid of it is Isonoe Footers

But for home use it is not a problem. Without significant upgrade this model is a dark sounding turntable, nothing special. After upgrade it is much better, but nowhere near the finest SP-10mkII (the SL1600 and related models you have mentioned are just a toys compared to the SP-10mkII).

@grossman616 Which Peppermint Lounde, not the original which was opened in the 60’s ? 

@djhappymike

 I have a pair of Very Rare Limited Edition Pair of 24 Karat Gold Plated Technics SL-1200 GLD Turntables for sale. $7000 in great shape 

You're on the wrong forum.
 
The old LTD series is just the same old technics pained gold, technically no difference. 

New Technics is completely different turntable inside.