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What can be said about the SL1210 Mk2 that hasn’t been said hundreds of times already? This turntable has truly stood the test of time with over 20 years on the market and is still being installed in nightclubs worldwide. This is the turntable that first established the type of high torque (motor strength), accurate pitch (speed control), quality tone arm (aids in skip resistance), and superior sound that is required by djs; and after 25+ years it is still the standard by which all other turntables are judged. Every other turntable that has come since has patterned their design off this legendary piece of equipment, and the reason is simple: the Technics SL-1210MK2 Turntable is about as close to perfection as you can get with a piece of machinery. It functions beautifully and the durability and construction are unmatched. The body and major components are made of steel. The bottom of the body is made of a dense rubber that eliminates distortion and feedback and adds extra weight for stability. Most of the basic parts are readily available and user replaceable. \n\nThe differences between the MK2 and the newer MK5 versions are fairly minor and mostly aesthetic. They are as follows: the MK2 still has the click at zero on the pitch control, the MK2 does not have a protective sleeve around the on/off knob, and no slipmat is included. Other than that, they are identical. \n\nOur #1 recommendation. There is simply no replacement for a Technics SL-1210MK2 Turntable, and it's almost cooler to have this original MK2 model, without the unnecessary new features of the newer M3D and MK5 models. Regardless of model number, Technics still makes the best turntable available, and they are used in 99% of all venues. Resale value is also very high. Some newer turntables may have more features, but this is the superior overall product. When you use a 1200, you know you are using the best.
- Direct drive turntable
- +/- 8% pitch range
- 33 and 45 rpm
- S shaped tone arm
- Tone arm pick up lever
- Height adjustable tone arm
- Anti-skate control
- Pop up target light
- Strobe illuminator
- Dust cover
- 7 inch spindle adaptor
- Quartz lock
- Black deck
- Internally fitted phono leads
- Internally fitted power lead
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