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Very Impressed with my new Technics SL-1200GR TT

I just received the unit yesterday and set up. I am surprised that the unit is much more sturdy than what I thought it was going to be. The 1200GR is built like a tank. I'm running an AT-VM-540ML cartridge thru a MoFi Studio pre. The pre may be going back due to supper flimsy RCA in and out jacks. The cables are quite loose on the MOfI. Both cables are super tight on the TT and Preamp end. 

The sound is amazing. I am thrilled the bass is full, deep and punchy (I was expecting lighter bass). 

Here's a link to a quick phone video I did

https://www.dropbox.com/s/neig56c0wf1i53a/IMG_0381.MOV?dl=0
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chakster
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Everybody knows that Technics build like a tank and made in Japan while some other similar looking turntables are made in China like a plastic toys. You’re owing an iconic turntable that does not need service for the next 30 years, this is Technics, this is made in japan quality.

Regarding the phono stage try JLTi mk5 (about $1000 from the manufacturer) ask Joe to make a mod inside (it’s fee), so you can use higher load resistors for your MM cartridges, i’m using 47k and 100k for different MM/MI carts.
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chakster
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The first SL1200mk2 has never been designed for DJs, it was a hi-fi component that was adopted by djs and became a dj standard for professionals. DJing changed a lot in the early 80's, previously used Thorens belt drive were replaced by Technics direct drive and it was a revolution, a new standard. 

Prior to SL-1200 mk2 series a much better Technics turntable was the highest broadcast standard in the late 70's, it was SP-10mk2 and the mk3 is still ultimate (super high torque). 

Technics is great


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