@larsman , I bought mine in 2018 from Adirondack Audio up near Lake George in NY. I am using a Shure V15 type 4 cartridge with the top Jico stylus and I am thrilled beyond thrilled. I have 2 other cartridges as well. Been thinking about one of the Umami's, but presently we are battling my wife's medical problems. The blood thinner she is on costs $400 a month through our insurance so I am not spending much on audio at the moment. I also use a HRS record weight, the lighter version.
Why Are Used Technics 1200/1210 MK2 Still So Expensive Compared to GR/GR2?
I’m in the market for a new Technics turntable, and I’m also looking at lightly used Technics models. One thing I’ve noticed: the older 1200/1210 MK2 units still sell for surprisingly high prices on the second-hand market, sometimes even comparable to or higher than the newer GR/GR2 models.
Why is that? Is it just nostalgia and reputation, or is there something about the MK2 that keeps its value so strong compared to the newer versions?