Yogiboy, That's a really useful summary for anyone in the market. Kudos to you for posting. My opinion is that Technics have willfully created a marketing nightmare. There are significant differences among those many versions of the SL1200/1210, yet they all look pretty much the same. Furthermore, the naming system is confusing and ever changing with the continuing introduction of new models. Seems to me they undercut the value of spending more for the better versions, especially the G series. But they're very successful, so what do I know?
WOOD SURROUND for Audio Technica AT120; Technics 1200 and Technics 1210