Based on 3 r/BuyItForLife mentions

SL-1200 MK2

$499.99

Technics

Reddit mentions

  • “BIFL is the **Technics SL-1200 MKII** You can't go wrong with it, if you're not insanely audiophile. But it's bulletproof, good built and audio quality. Is properly analog…”
  • “Get a used Technics. If you can spring for it an SL-1200 is a rock solid forever table. Otherwise SLD2 or similar is a good budget deck no fuss no muss. Nothing that you don't need…”
  • “They’re also juuust about “audiophile” quality, especially with a non-DJ oriented stylus/cartridge. Technics of that era - including the 1200, 1400, 1500, 1600 etc are built like…”
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Product details
Drive Type
Direct drive
Turntable Type
Turntable
DJ Use
Yes
Portable
No
Built-in Audio System
No
Operation Type
Manual
Ports And Interfaces
EARTH TERMINAL, PHONO (Pin Jack)
Bluetooth
No
USB Connection
No
Wireless Connectivity
No (Wi-Fi Streaming)
Record Speed
78 rpm
Wow And Flutter
0.025% W.R.M.S.
Tonearm Type
Static Balance
Tonearm Style
S-shaped
Dimensions
453 x 173 x 372 mm
Style
Classic
Weight
11.5 kg
Material
Die-cast aluminium (chassis)
Highlighted Features
Two-layer platter with high rigidity and vibration damping
Recording Capability
No
Phono Preamp
No
Audio Output Type
PHONO (Pin Jack)
Signal To Noise Ratio
78 dB (IEC 98A weighted)
Cartridge Type
Moving Magnet (MM)
Stylus Type
Shibata
Output Voltage
Low-output (Dynavector cart)
Power Type
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Platter Material
Aluminium diecast
Platter Size
332 mm (Diameter)
Platter Weight
2.5 kg (Including rubber sheet)
Top Use Cases
Home listening
Typical Users
Audiophiles
Included Accessories
Dust cover
Supported Accessories
Cartridge