Technics SL-1200GR - Silver

Technics SL-1200GR:

A modern version of the ubiquitous, classic Japanese direct-drive turntable

Description

The Technics SL-1200 series has long been the undisputed benchmark for direct-drive turntables, a legendary lineage that has shaped the landscape of both professional mixing and high-fidelity listening. With the introduction of the SL-1200GR, Technics masterfully bridges their rich heritage with cutting-edge analog technology. This is not merely an update to a classic silhouette; it is a meticulously engineered instrument designed to extract every nuance, texture, and breath from your favorite pressings. The aesthetic remains timeless and commanding, featuring a sleek silver finish that proudly asserts its presence in any listening room. At the heart of the SL-1200GR lies a newly developed single-rotor, surface-facing, coreless direct-drive motor. This ingenious design completely eliminates "cogging"—the microscopic rotational irregularities that plagued traditional direct-drive systems. As a result, the platter spins with an eerie, pitch-perfect stability that translates directly into sonic purity. Listeners will immediately notice a profoundly silent, pitch-black background from which the music emerges. The soundstage expands with remarkable transparency and headroom, allowing the inherent warmth and dynamic impact of your vinyl records to shine through without coloration or distortion. The build quality of the SL-1200GR is nothing short of uncompromising, aimed squarely at serious audiophiles. It boasts a highly rigid, two-layer chassis construction combining heavy die-cast aluminum with specialized vibration-damping rubber applied to its entire rear surface. This formidable mass ensures that external resonances and acoustic feedback are thoroughly rejected. Paired with its iconic, highly sensitive aluminum tonearm—hand-assembled to ensure frictionless tracking—the stylus traces the groove with surgical precision. To own the SL-1200GR is to own a piece of audio history, engineered to provide a lifetime of breathtaking musical realism.

This turntable is in Open Box condition. You can consider it to be in almost brand-new condition. However, you may find a few minor scratches. A dust cover is included, but the protective plastic bag is still attached to the unit. **The hinge is not included.**Does not come with Cartridge. The turntable has been tested by our professional technician, confirming its flawless operation.

Additional Information

Technical Specifications

-Serial : LA8SA001039

-Country/Region of Manufacture : JAPAN

-Power Supply : 100V 11W 50/60 Hz

Accessories

-Headshell

-Dust Cover

-Rubber mat

-45 adopter

-Original Box

Dust Cover Policy

Though it is unlikely to happen due to our meticulous packaging procedures, turntable dust covers do occasionally break in transit. The dust cover should therefore be treated as a free gift.

Transit Screws

Since items are in used condition, they don't have the transit screws sometimes. We kindly ask for your understanding.

Voltage

Please check the power requirements for this device and the specifications of your power supply. If you need to use this item in a 220-240 V environment, you'll need a transformer. We sell high quality Japanese compact transformers (Nissyo), which will allow you to use this item safely and with good performance in your country.

Import Tax

・Import duties, taxes, and other charges which are not included in the item price or shipping charges are the buyer’s responsibility.

・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

・Except in the case of faulty or damaged items, refunds do not include any return shipping or shipping charges. Your return shipping charge will be deducted from your refund if you receive any.