Why Isnt Techincs 1200 Considered Audiophile?

I can't hear the "jitter" on my Technics 1200 MKII and I have listened very closely.  So far as I know, there are no measurements that even prove the "hunting and pecking exists on the 1200.  I suspect that to some extent the myth was promoted by belt drive manufacturers and dealers.
The turntable can be improved with some aftermarket additions but is fine as it is.  Best table ever?  No, but, in its day, one of the best under $1000.  Just as the 1200G is one of the best now under $5000.

Here is a link with measurements for a 1200 specifically addressing the jitter issue. There are others online as well:
http://archimago.blogspot.com/2014/08/measurements-technics-sl-1200-m3d-wow.html 

They adopted it as a dj table

@andysf the mk2 was the pinnacle of the 1200 series?

You can find SL1200/1210mk2, mk3D, mk4 (with 78rpm), mk5 ... and SL1200 gold ltd ... They are all have the same sound with minor changes in functionality of the pitch contol, a little bit better wires etc, but it’s all based on mk2. Price for them in Japan today is about $150-350 (used) depends on condition, except the collectible gold ltd models and rare mk4 (which plays 78rpm as well). For this price you can’t buy a better DD turntable. In the rest of the world the price is about $400-500 (used) and still nice for those who needs a complete turntable. They made 3 000 000 units of the SL1200mkII. I wouldn’t buy them for $500, for about $1200 everyone can buy much better sp10mk2 or sp20 for about $700.

But the SL1200GR, G, GAE (coreless motor) is completely different beast, the lowest price for a brand new GR is about $1700? But the G is better for double price. You can read Steve Guttenberg’s review: https://www.cnet.com/news/the-new-technics-sl-1200gr-turntable-for-djs-or-audiophiles-or-both/