Technics SL-1200MK2

Back when I was about 14 years old, I wanted desperately to have two decks and a mixer. I couldn't afford them and quickly found out that stripping the wires down on the cables of two record players and taping them together didn't work! Now that I am a grown up and have managed to earn a few quid I decided last year to make my chilhood dreams come true. Whilst I did reseacrh other decks, I plumped for the Technics SL1200 MKII. To be honest I went for the 1200s over the 1210 purely because I thought that the only difference was the colour and I like the silver ones! I believe that there is a technical difference between the two but not one noticeable ...  Read the complete review

The Technics SL 1200 turntable! it is art, it function, it is science, it is history, it is poetry, it is a classic. The timeless deck boasts faultless direct drive and pitch pefect quartz timing, Many years ago (possibly 8) I borrowed and begged to buy my first turntables, wanting something to spin my burgeoning collection of waxtastic dance tunes on(it looked so easy), I was determined to realise my dream of blending repetitive beats into a seamless, flowing soundscape. Unfortunately my pocketmoney dropped short of the majestic Technics, I settled for the woodenbox Ariston, beltdriven turntable. This was not cool! For those of you who are ...  Read the complete review

These little darlings were banging out tunes to dancefloors when people were raving with White gloves and a whistle in their mouths. In fact these decks were where most of the big name DJs would have cut their vinyl teeth. Yes the SL1200 would now look decidedly more at home in someones house or flat due to their Shiny aluminium look. The shiny look as replace the black metal look in home Hi Fi so dig out your 1200s and get the parties going again. There is very little difference between the 1200 and the 1210 other than the colour. Both are direct Drive masterpieces of mixing engineering. Technics buit their legendary name in the club world on the back of these ...  Read the complete review

Many companies are bringing out all singing, all dancing decks that claim to be better than the industry standard-the Technics SL1210 or SL1200-but none, in my opinion, come close. These are the best selling decks there are, so surely that shows how good they are. With +/-8% pitch, and very quick start up times, no wonder nearly all top DJs choose Technics as their weapon. The Technics decks have been around for years, but still look ready for business. Although there is no difference performance wise, I prefer the Technics 1200s to the 1210s. With their sexy silver finish and retro look, these decks would look at home anywhere, not just in the big clubs. Most of the ...  Read the complete review