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New to me Technics SL-1210 M5G and some questions

ymarko

ymarko

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SL-1200/1210 turntable is new to me. Before I always like silver-faced Technics (I had SL-1300, SL-1600) because they match my ther silver-faced gear.

However, when I first see this piano-black shiny finish I love it; turntable looks really nice.

I have some questions.

1. Wikipedia says SL-1210 M5G was a special 30th-anniversary edition (1972-2002) released in 2002. What years it was in production?

2. It has only felt mat and plastic film underneath, no rubber mat. Manual said it comes with RGS008 rubber mat. Where to get it? Is it thin or thick? Would it be better using thicker mat?

3. It seems SL-1210 M5G dust cover come without hinges to mount on TT (pictures). It is supposed to be this way? If not, what hinges should be used?
 

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I bought my M5G in 2010 - that was the last year of production.

kabusa - has the hinges and the heavy mat that you should be using.

I think the M5G is an extremely beautiful table and out of the box really tough to beat.

Good luck!
 
I bought the hinges for my 1210 mkV from KAB USA last October. They work great and are easy to install. The come with self tapping screws.
 
Likewise, I also purchased after-market hinges from KAB-USA.

All Mk5 1200's purposely came with no hinges to address the demand from dj's.
 
I purchased a KAB modded SL 1210M5 in 2002 I believe ... if memory serves me well. The KAB hinges are awesome. Folks who have seen my table think the it came with the hinges from the manufacturer. Probably opened thousands up thousands of times since I bought the table ... flawless.
 
That's because they are hinges from the manufacturer ;), part of the part #SFAT122-01A, I think, plus the screws.
 
The OP if he hasn't should download/print out the owners manual from Vinyl Engine. Check the manual for all the accessories that came with the table, especially the overhang gauge, get everything in one order and save on shipping.
 
Great turntable it is available new at B&H Photo for $2,199.00! In stock. Has B&H convinced Panasonic to manufacture them again?
 
The B&H 1200s are NOS and their asking price is over the top. About zero chance Panasonic Japan will ever mfg the 1200 again.
 
Thank you all.

I downloaded the manual and I called to KabUSA today.

It’s interesting that Wikipedia in SL-1200 article says the M5G was 30-year anniversary of the 1st SL-1200, but KabUSA told me that 1st SL-1200 was built in 1975, so 30-years would be 2005.
Anyway, according to a serial number my M5G was made in July 2004.

I ordered hinges and overhang gauge.

However, even KabUSA still have the original mat ($15), they don't have the thick mat anymore (it was $20). Any ideas where to get it?

Yes, it's a keeper. Absolutely gorgeous, I like blue Leds.
 
I love my M5G. I also bought mine in 2010. Paid just over $ 700.00 for it shipped. The only piece of gear I kept all the original packing and box for. I told my wife when I go, it will get her a nice return :)
 
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