Hah hah hah.. That is an interesting question, which, if the old time Technics fanboys are reading, will soon fill this thread with Technics love.
The Technics 1200 was an decent platter and motor with a below average arm.
The Denon turntables are about the same, with a slightly better arm. You can find DP59L or DP-47F available for the same money.
Denon do not have a lot of mods available though.
The Rega, VPI etc are different.
Linn is a whole different pile of fish.
Generally the Rega/Technics are 'opposite' in that those who like one dislike the other.
I own a Rega, and would never bother to own a Technics. (though I owned a Denon Dp-59L)
Most folks who own a Technics would never own a Rega.
So it goes.
And your reading 'how good'... That is all fanboy ravings..
Like I wrote. it is an average TT, decent motor/platter. below average arm.
The Rega has it's own flaws.. So does VPI, or Linn, or ANY TT. At least the worst fault is not their fans. Who show resraint when praising the product.
Technics fanboys have NO shame, and usually claim the Technics 1200 series is the Second Coming.(or close to it.)
Since the 1200 has been discontinued.. The roar of praise has dimmed. I guess with nothing to sell, the paid choir has gone home.
Just my opinion, and snide crack at the Technics crowd.
If you really want a TT with autoreturn, then the Technics is OK, So are the Denon.
