technics 1200 mk2

I was perusing the forum threads on using a Technics SL-1200 Mk2 Japanese 100v on 120v USA voltage and read a lot about using a step down transformer. I would not like to use an external transformer and hoping for a sleeker workaround. My real curiosity and questions here are; 1. Would...

Howdy guys and happy new year! Long shot here... I have come across a few old 1200mk2's. Currently restoring them, 2 to keep and 2 to sell. The worst bit on all 4 are the platters, beyond restoring due to bad oxidation. Magnets are fine. I have purchased two OEM for the ones for sale but I just...

Hi all, First threat here. I've recently purchased a second hand 1210 mKII and took it apart to repaint it (the original owner had poor taste). During the dismantling, I noticed that there was no ground wire coming out of the tonearm with the RCA cables. After taking it apart, I noticed the...

Hello everyone, I found a used SL1200mk2 for a buddy of mine and I’m trying to get it to a useable place before I send it to him. It came with a Concorde pro S on it, which I’m assuming isn’t much worth using especially with mystery hours. I have a Grado Gold 3 with some life left, but I’ve...

New to me late 90's Technics 1200 MK2 all stock including headshell. No KAB dampening well (at least yet). Did the research and ordered a VM 540ML but wondering if the AT33PTG/2 is worth the 2X price of the 540 with this table/arm? I have no issues supporting the capacitance on either cart or...

I jumped on the bandwagon a while ago and got myself a 1200SL mk2. I'm quite happy with it. It was gently used and I have refurbished it with everything available from KAB except the arm damper. With the upgraded tonearm wires, replacement thrust bearing, wax kit, and external power supply, this...

Posted on another forum I havent had any bites yet so posting here... Kinda freaked me out and wondering what I should do to make sure it doesn't happen again. I pressed the start/stop button and it rectified itself. However this must mean something so what should I check or replace? Works...

Hey all! I have a chance to buy a technics SL1200 mk2 w/ a Ortofon Bronze cartridge as my first nice turntable for listening purposes. It has not been used to DJ. The price is $450. Looking for opinions on the turntable and combo and whether or not it’s a fair deal.

A while back I upgraded my Technics 1200 mk2 feet to Isonoe's. Now that I am booking more turntablists and starting to get into it myself, there is a realisation that these are only good for mixing and not for scratching. I looked at the new aftermarket foot options and there are MANY. So for...