{"product_id":"technics-sl-1200mk2-direct-drive-turntable","title":"Technics SL-1200MK2 Direct-Drive Turntable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe SL-1200MK2 traces its roots to the original Technics SL-1200 of 1972, a servo-controlled direct-drive turntable that made belt-driven rivals look dated. The MK2 arrived in 1979 with a quartz-locked phase control system for far more precise pitch accuracy, plus a die-cast aluminium cabinet on a heavy-duty rubber base to isolate it from vibration. It stayed in production until 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts speed stability, rugged build and quick start-up made it the global standard for DJs and a favourite of vinyl collectors and audiophiles. It sits in the middle of the SL-1200 lineage, a clear step up from the original SL-1200 and the predecessor of today’s SL-1200 series. A black version with voltage selection, the SL-1210MK2, is virtually identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Engineering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SL-1200MK2 is a manual, quartz-controlled direct-drive turntable. A brushless DC motor with the rotor built into the platter delivers 1.5 kg·cm of starting torque, bringing the platter to 33⅓ rpm in about 0.7 seconds. The 332mm, 2kg die-cast aluminium platter is damped to reduce resonance and carries strobe markings for speed checking. A sliding pitch control gives variable speed adjustment, and an electronic brake stops the platter quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe universal S-shaped tonearm has a 230mm effective length, 15mm overhang and roughly 12g effective mass. This suits a wide range of cartridges, from standard DJ models to many hi-fi types, and uses a static-balance design with adjustable counterweight, anti-skate and tracking force controls. Rubber feet and the heavy cabinet help isolate the turntable from foot-fall and speaker vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Manual direct-drive turntable with quartz control\u003cbr\u003eMotor: Brushless DC, rotor integrated into the platter\u003cbr\u003eSpeeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm\u003cbr\u003eStarting torque: 1.5 kg·cm\u003cbr\u003eStart-up time: About 0.7 seconds to 33⅓ rpm\u003cbr\u003ePlatter: 332mm die-cast aluminium, 2kg\u003cbr\u003eWow and flutter: 0.025% WRMS\u003cbr\u003eRumble: –78dB\u003cbr\u003eTonearm: S-shaped universal, 230mm effective length, 15mm overhang, ~12g effective mass\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 453 x 162 x 360mm (W x H x D)\u003cbr\u003eWeight: About 11–12.5kg, depending on production batch\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Technics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46229142700211,"sku":null,"price":4800.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/7541\/2041\/files\/130.png?v=1792056966","url":"https:\/\/www.audioimagehifi.com\/products\/technics-sl-1200mk2-direct-drive-turntable","provider":"AudioImagehifi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}