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Technics SL-1200 Mk II; opinions??

I have an opportunity to buy a very nice Technics SL-1200 Mk II turntable with a new Ortofon cartridge for $340.00. I know the table was fairly well regarded 30 years ago, but I'm wondering if that's a decent price now. The Ortofon is new, but I'm not sure exactly which model it is. Seller says Ortofon ran him $160.00. Any thoughts?? Thanks.
klipschking
klipschking OP
80 posts
 
The Ortofon cartridge is a Pro S. I think it is more of a "DJ" cartridge; any other thoughts?
riley804
628 posts
 
Why not search the forums and see what 2 cartridges have been used with the SL-1200 with good results.
rvstanton
2 posts
 
Having just brought one a month ago for $342.00. It came with a Stanton 681 EEE cartridge. I would say that the price being asked for yours is in the ballpark. The 'table is a good one(research it on the web). Are there better 'tables out there. Of course! BUT, how deep are your pockets?
vegasears
922 posts
 
It sounds like a great deal. The 1200 is a rock solid performer. Don't let the disco tag fool ya. It entered production in 1972, well before disco came along.
morgenholz
61 posts
 
Price is fine. Don't worry too much about anything negative said about the Steel Wheel. I operate three Regas with MC cartridges (I hate changing/aligning them, easier to change the table), but I still have an SL1200mkII in my bedroom system, and it is probably the most consistently reliable table I have ever owned, and I currently operate 12 tables built from 1976 through 2010.
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