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?
+1 @corelli +1 @larsman In that price range, the cartridge will be a bigger contributor to sound quality than the turntable. We still don't know anything about your twenty records and their condition but if they're, say, far from pristine, stylus shape alone could make a big difference in the number and intensity of crackles and pops you'll be hearing, and could make the difference between a pleasant experience and a disappointing one.
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OP IMHO, I would lean towards the 1200GR2 to save. the G is the flagship model and yes, it has all the bangs and whistles. Since you claim that you are just keeping a small number of vinyl’s then YES, go with the more inexpensive version that that will serve you many years (decades) to come. I was in the same boat as you were. and chose the more entry level of the Vpi line. well, years later I did not regret this decision. Today I did start building my vinyl collection and the move I did was to Upgrade the Phono cart and the Phono Preamp. Now that gives more value than just moving up a step in the model series. Good luck on your decision |
I listen to vinyl 70%, CD 30%. (I must like it, every aspect of it) I don't stream, I know little about analog. My world revolves around vinyl. I was being cynical referring to the famous cartoon. And being wrong is my home address, I am ALWAYS wrong. I come here to get corrected and sometimes to learn |
OP which black, this one has a Sapphire Cantilever/Shibata Stylus Shape MC Quintet Black SThe Quintet Black S is the best example of Quintet’s overall excellence. ////////////////////////////////////// Their 2M Black has Aluminum Cantilever/Shibata Stylus Shape ////////////////////////////////// I like Audio Technica, this MM, user replacable stylus is Boron Cantilever/MicroLine Stylus shape $329. If it has an x in it’s model number, it’s boron. https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/cartridges/all/at-vm745xml Here’s one of their Moving Coils, Boron/MicroLinear $649. https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/cartridges/type/moving-coil/at-oc9xml |
