Technics Turntables...really???

Own 2 sl1200’s w couple tweaks, and the mid 90’s 1210 black version.

old ones are oiled, cleaned, kept unplugged, then warmed up before use. 
 35+ years old on silver o.nes.

20-25 years on black.  Never any issue, ALWAYS START AND STOP. 

I will be handing these down to family someday, I know they will work, I take,care of my stuff

I just took my 1983 original owner 1200 mkii out of mothballs, which has the GAE arm on it. The AT 159 mlx on the setup ''shines'' in my other system, (Fisher 800C pushing modded 84 Klipsch Corwalls). Going to be a family heirloom one day, their just that good!

I don’t have very much skill or patience, so my 1200 mk2 is a good fit for me. I’m sure there are other brands that can offer the same, but as long as it keeps going, I’m staying put.

Six years since I was in this discussion, we’ve all seen some changes since then.

Best-

I've had an SL1200G for the past 4 years and that is one awesome TT.