As a past and present owner of several vintage Technics TTs, I would advise the OP to buy a new unit or possibly a recent production SL1200 (without the "G"), if he or she can find one in demonstrably working condition. The older units very often need service before you can even start to use them, especially any Technics you can find for "2-3 hundred dollars", and the aggravation associated with finding someone competent to do the work and then paying for the repairs is not worth the effort for such casual use. For 2-3 hundred dollars, buy a Fluance RT85 or something like that, but you want new with a warranty.
Techniques 1200 g versus 1200 GR2 for small vinyl collection
My current system is luxman 595 class amp, Moon 891 amp, and focal sopra n1 speakers.
I have a small vinyl collection. Probably about 20 vinyls. I don't see myself buying love vinyls cuz I'm mostly just streaming. I want to get a techniques turntable because they remind me of the turntable my family used to have.
I'm looking at the techniques SL 1200 GR2 or the SL1200 g. I would get the ortofon black cartridge.
To save money I'm thinking about the GR2. Would I regret it and wish I got the SL1200 later? Would it be silly to buy the 1200 g when I only have 20 vinyls and I do mostly streaming?
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@dman777 - If you are ONLY trying out analog (turntable, arm, cartridge, phono preamp), then it’s usually best to save $ and go with least expensive good choices. BUT, if there’s a chance that you’ll like vinyl after trying AND/OR will purchase additional vinyl records, then a better analog rig such as the highly capable Technics 1200 options would be a great choice. Vinyl collecting can be very rewarding, cover art, liner notes, garage sale bargains, etc. |
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