Tag Archives: Technics SL-1200

Reviews, Turntables & Vinyl

Technics SL-1200 Direct Drive Turntable Review

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When the Technics SL-1200 direct drive turntable hit the market in 1972, there was nothing else like it. This turntable really was, and remains, a game changer.

In fact, the SL-1200 was so popular that over one million units were manufactured, when production finally ended in 2010. With the resurgence in vinyl, thousands of people have petitioned Matsushita (Technics’ parent company) to have the deck re-released.… Read more

Service, Turntables & Vinyl

Servicing the Legendary Technics SL-1200 Direct-Drive Turntable

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I’ve just finished servicing three Technics SL-1200 direct drive turntables, along with several other jobs. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this legendary design and look at some basic servicing.

I’ve written a review of the Technics SL-1200 series which you should also take a look at.

The Technics SL-1200 hit the market in 1972 and there was nothing else like it when it was first released.… Read more