Vintage Technics SL-1200MK2-M Turn Table, 1981, w/GenzBenz Road Case

Technics SL-1200MK2-M Quartz Direct-Drive Professional Turntable – U.S. 120V Model

The Technics SL-1200MK2 needs little introduction. Introduced in 1979, this quartz-controlled direct-drive turntable became an industry standard in clubs, radio stations, studios and serious home-audio systems. Its exceptionally durable construction, rapid start-up, stable platter speed and precise pitch control made it equally respected as a professional DJ deck and a high-quality listening turntable.

The precision S-shaped tonearm provides adjustable tracking force, anti-skating, damped cueing and adjustable arm height. Its detachable universal headshell fitting makes cartridge changes straightforward. A substantial aluminum die-cast chassis, rubber-composite base, damped platter and adjustable isolation feet provide the ruggedness and resistance to vibration for which the SL-1200 series is famous.

Tested in-store and plays great with no issues. Some cosmetic wear. Missing isolation mount on 1 foot. No cover; includes form-fit, rugged GenzBenz Road Case. Case is a little road worn. Oxidation on latches and corners, missing logo plate. Includes Leaf mat.

Features

• Authentic U.S.-market SL-1200MK2-M
• Legendary quartz-locked direct-drive system
• High-torque brushless DC motor
• Reaches 33⅓ rpm in approximately 0.7 second
• 33⅓ and 45 rpm operation
• Continuously variable ±8% pitch control
• Electronic braking
• Illuminated strobe platter
• Pop-up stylus-position light
• Precision S-shaped tonearm
• Adjustable tracking force, anti-skating and tonearm height
• Heavy vibration-resistant chassis
• Hardwired stereo RCA output and ground lead
• Made in Japan

Description and Specs:

The Technics SL-1200MK2 is a quartz-controlled direct-drive manual turntable developed for exceptionally accurate speed regulation, rapid starting and dependable operation in demanding environments. Its high-torque brushless DC motor brings the platter to operating speed in approximately 0.7 second, while quartz-lock circuitry maintains precise rotation unaffected by normal stylus drag.

A continuously variable ±8% pitch-control fader, illuminated platter strobe, electronic braking and pop-up stylus illuminator provide immediate control for cueing and professional performance. The precision S-shaped tonearm incorporates static balance, adjustable tracking force, anti-skating, damped cueing and adjustable vertical height. Its heavy aluminum die-cast chassis, rubber-composite lower cabinet, damped platter and adjustable isolation feet help suppress vibration, resonance and acoustic feedback.

Technics describes the MK2 as its first hi-fi turntable designed with disco and club-DJ use specifically in mind. Feedback from working DJs led to the quartz-lock system, sliding pitch control and vibration-absorbing cabinet that established the model as a professional standard.

Turntable

• Type: Quartz direct-drive manual turntable
• Drive method: Direct drive
• Motor: Brushless DC motor
• Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm
• Platter: Aluminum die-cast
• Platter diameter: 13.1 inches/332 mm
• Platter weight: Approximately 4.4 lb/2 kg
• Starting torque: 1.5 kg-cm/1.3 lb-in
• Start-up time: Approximately 0.7 second to 33⅓ rpm
• Braking: Electronic brake
• Pitch adjustment: Continuously variable ±8%
• Wow and flutter: 0.025% WRMS, JIS
• Wow and flutter, IEC: ±0.035% peak
• Rumble: –56 dB unweighted; –78 dB weighted
• Platter strobe: Four rows of illuminated speed-reference dots
• Stylus light: Retractable pop-up illuminator

Tonearm

• Type: Universal S-shaped tubular tonearm
• Balance: Static balance
• Suspension: Gimbal type
• Effective length: 230 mm/9¹⁄₁₆ inches
• Overhang: 15 mm
• Offset angle: 22°
• Tracking-force adjustment: 0–2.5 grams
• Anti-skating adjustment: 0–3 grams
• Tonearm-height adjustment: 0–6 mm
• Headshell: Detachable universal/SME-style fitting
• Compatible cartridge weight: Approximately 6–10 grams without auxiliary weights

General

• U.S. “M” power requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz
• Power consumption: 14 watts
• Outputs: Permanently attached stereo RCA cable and separate ground lead, unless modified
• Dimensions: 17.8 × 6.4 × 14.2 inches
• Metric dimensions: 453 × 162 × 360 mm
• Weight: Approximately 27.6 lb/12.5 kg