Is there a non-DJ version of the Technics SL-1200 Series?


Hey A-goN,

I think I recall mention on a non-DJ / Home Audio version of the venerable Technics SL-1200 series of turntables. What is the non-DJ version made for home audio? Is it the SL-1600? Is there a mk II-V, etc., like there was with the SL-1200? Does the non-DJ version command a lower price on the used market? Is there any down-side to the non-DJ version? Any missing features, etc.?

I sometimes see SL-1600, SL1650 and SL-1700 for sale locally. Are these worth owning? 

Thanks for any information and recommendations.
reubent

Showing 1 response by yogiboy

The SL-1200 was not produced for DJ use. It became popular with DJ’s because it was a fully manual and build quality was above the others. Many moons ago I owned the semi automatic SL-1400 , it was nice but not in the same league as the SL-1200!
http://ajournalofmusicalthings.com/how-the-technics-sl-1200-became-the-most-popular-turntable-in-the...