Technics SL-1200GR Turntable – Silver

Here we have an example of the iconic Technics SL-1200GR Turntable that comes in very good condition. It is supplied in original factory packaging along with manual, mains cable, interconnects, cartridge mounting accessories and our standard three month warranty.
Technics Say….
The new standard model inheriting the technology of the SL-1200G, which was developed as a reference direct-drive turntable for the next generation.
Launched in 2016, the SL-1200G combined Technics’ traditional analogue technology and advanced digital technology, while redesigning parts throughout. Its outstanding performance literally rocked the hi-fi market and redefined the reference for direct-drive turntables. Parts that were inherited from the SL-1200G were newly developed for the SL-1200GR, beginning with the coreless direct-drive motor and precise motor control technology that eliminated the cogging that originated from rotation irregularity, and including a low-vibration. high-rigidity platter and high-sensitivity tonearm. By these measures, the level of performance clearly outperforms the usual standards of its class The SL-1200GR invites more audio enthusiasts to enjoy music with the rich, robust sound of analogue records.
Features:
Coreless Direct-Drive Motor Achieving Stable Rotation
High-precision Motor Control for Ideal Rotation Conditions
Pursuing Rigidity and Vibration Damping Characteristics
Tonearm Achieving High Initial-Motion Sensitivity
High-quality Terminals for Both Sound and Appearance
High-rigidity Body and High-damping Silicon Insulators for Smooth Sound and Isolation from Various Vibrations
Specifications:
Type: Direct Drive Manual Turntable
Turntable Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 and 78 r/min
Adjust Range: ±8 %, ±16 %
Starting Torque: 2.2 kg-cm
Build-up Characteristics: 0.7 s. from Standstill to 33-1/3 r/min
Wow And Flutter: 0.025 % W.R.M.S.
Rumble: 78 dB (IEC 98A weighted)
Turntable Platter: Aluminium diecast
Diameter: 332 mm
Weight: Approx. 2.5 kg (Including rubber sheet)
Audio Output: PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1, EARTH TERMINAL x 1
Arm Type: Universal Static Balance Tonearm
Effective Length: 230 mm
Overhang: 15 mm
Tracking Error Angle: Within 2° 32′ (at the outer groove of 30 cm record) / Within 0° 32′ (at the inner groove of 30 cm record)
Offset Angle: 22°
Arm-height Adjustment Range: 0 – 6 mm
Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range: 0 – 4 g (Direct Reading)
Head Shell Weight: Approx. 7.6 g
Applicable Cartridge Weight Range: (without auxiliary weight) 5.6 – 12.0 g / 14.3 – 20.7 g (including head shell) / (with auxiliary weight) 10.0 – 16.4 g / 18.7 – 25.1 g (including head shell)
Cartridge Mounting Dimension: JIS 12.7 mm (1/2″) interval
Head Shell Terminal Lug: 1.2 mm ø 4-pin terminal lug
Power Supply: AC 110 – 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 11 W / Approx. 0.2 W (Standby)
Dimensions: 453 (W) x 372 (D) x 173 (H) mm
Weight: 11.5 kg

To read a review from Hi-Fi Choice magazine please click here