Technics SL 1210 II

The Techics SL-1200mk2 is ubiquitous and arguably the most famous record player in the world. Originally a hi fidelity consumer turntable, it was adopted by club DJ's for it's reliability, ruggedness and sound quality. It is still used almost universally not just by dance music DJ's but hip hop and scratch DJ's also. The original SL-1200 was released in 1972 as a hi-fi turntable, the SL-1200mk2 was released in 1978 originally with a shiny (very seventies style) silver finish. Later 1200mk2 models became available in a more subtle silver or matte black, Technics also improved the motor, shock resistance, added a ground wire, and changed the rotary pitch ...  Read the complete review

The 1210 is like the pele of football, the simon cowell of pop music, the phil taylor of darts, the bentley of cars. Its basically one of the best there has ever been! The 1210 mk 2 is for me superb, its sexual, it makes my knees wobble when i see one, its the first thing i would grab if my house is on fire (apart from the other half of course!!). It keeps the beat you set it to superbly, which as a dj is all you can ask for, not many decks out there would keep a beat so well but you just cant fault the 1210 in this department. Its easy to use, the pitch moves with ease, it has a nice feel to it and doesnt slip out of the position you set it at, at ...  Read the complete review

After owning a terrible set of belt driven decks for a few years I decided it was time to invest in a set of Technics. At the time I was a student and had saved my hard earned cash to buy them. I had played on my cousins so I knew how good they were before I bought them. The 1210's are basic but have everything a DJ needs with no fancy bells and whistles. Compared to my old belt drives these are a dream to mix on. Technics hold their pitch much better and you won't be constantly adjusting the speed during mixing. The motor is very strong and the platter will not stop underneath when you are cueing up a record. Also great for scratching on and will not ...  Read the complete review

Technics1210's The AK47 of the record player world this is built primarily to last, its sturdy frame and hard wearing exterior is both functional and simple I would consider this a design classic that is still being imitated! But don't mistake it's rough exterior with a brash or heavy handed sound, it produces (with a good stylist preferable a Concord needle) a warm and loud sound and it's uncomplicated design means that this sits both comfortably in any club or bar or upstairs in an inspiring young DJ'S bedroom! The price of these is still at a relative premium but as with the AK47 it will last as long as you need it too.....I've never set fire to one (couldn't bring ...  Read the complete review