Technics SL-1700, just got one to keep my 1300 company, will 1200 dust covers work?

[leesonic]

I just picked up a nice Technics SL-1700, this can keep my SL-1300 company.

A couple of questions though. How come the 1700 has a single screw per side for the dust cover, while the 1300 has two screws per hinge? And can I use an SL-1200 dust cover on either of them, since these seem to be more popular? I do like the dome over the tonearm pivot that the 1200 dust covers have.

Also, should the 1300 "bounce"? The 1700, you can push the platter, and the platter and tonearm bounce like they are on a suspended sub-chassis. But the 1300 doesn't.

SL-1700



SL-1300



SL-1700 hinge



SL-1300 hinge

 

[KentTeffeteller]

A note: The Technics SL-1300 does not have suspension like the SL-1700 does. To use a SL-1200 dust cover you need to buy the SL-1200 hinges with it, and the screws for the hinges. It should be compatible, no problem. The hinge receptacles are in the exact same location.

 

[Enophile]

Nice find!

I still have my original and love it!

My favorite of the vintage Technics line!

 

[leesonic]

A note: The Technics SL-1300 does not have suspension like the SL-1700 does. To use a SL-1200 dust cover you need to buy the SL-1200 hinges with it, and the screws for the hinges. It should be compatible, no problem. The hinge receptacles are in the exact same location.

I see that. I guess the "suspension" is in the feet on the SL-1300. I think the feet on that one are kind of sagging, so maybe it's time for some new ones. Any recommendations?

I did see a link on eBay to some adapters for the SL-1200 that allow the use of hinges and dust covers from the Audio Technica "SL-1200 clones". Apparently Audio Technica still sell replacement parts for these. The cost of a new dust cover, two hinges, plus the adapters is still cheaper than getting an SL-1200 dust cover from Japan. Looks is looks, and I like the dome over the tonearm, but I could probably do new dust covers on both my Technics.

 

[gadget73]

turntables with dust covers? Available parts? How fancy

 

[KentTeffeteller]

I see that. I guess the "suspension" is in the feet on the SL-1300. I think the feet on that one are kind of sagging, so maybe it's time for some new ones. Any recommendations?

I did see a link on eBay to some adapters for the SL-1200 that allow the use of hinges and dust covers from the Audio Technica "SL-1200 clones". Apparently Audio Technica still sell replacement parts for these. The cost of a new dust cover, two hinges, plus the adapters is still cheaper than getting an SL-1200 dust cover from Japan. Looks is looks, and I like the dome over the tonearm, but I could probably do new dust covers on both my Technics.

Encompass Parts has new Technics SL-1200 dustcover, the hinges, and the screws. My own Technics SL-1300 needs feet (I am debating what I will replace them with). So you can buy new, dust cover is sometimes back ordered, but available.

 

[leesonic]

turntables with dust covers? Available parts? How fancy

Don't sell up yet. When I looked on Encompass yesterday, there were a lot of things unavailable.

Encompass Parts has new Technics SL-1200 dustcover, the hinges, and the screws. My own Technics SL-1300 needs feet (I am debating what I will replace them with). So you can buy new, dust cover is sometimes back ordered, but available.

I checked yesterday, the dust cover for the SL-1200GR showed as unavailable.

 

[KentTeffeteller]

Sad if this is. The SL-1200 GR2 cover will fit, or the SL-1200 Mk 7 will.

 

[Vintagear]

@leesonic , if you can't find a Technics cover, Reloop has a cover that will work but hinges are spaced differently so some drilling is required. Cover and hinges are not as sturdy as the original Technics but they do the job.

In the thread below you can see what it looked like on an SL-1300 I refurbished for my daughter. I even rebadged the cover.

Thread 'Technics SL-1300 Mk1 Custom Refurb- Ready To Be Loved Again'

May 27, 2025

This sad and grungy SL-1300 had seen better days. It did not have a cover, the plinth was pretty worn with scuffs, wear and scratches all over. Speed was erratic and the automatic features did not work at all. The cuing was also shot so the arm dropped like a rock. On the bright side, the tonearm had no signs of damage so I decided to take it on as a project and try to save this turntable.

The erratic speed was easily solved with some Deoxit to the speed trimmers. Speed was now perfect as per KAB...

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[TomD62]

I have had two SL-1300 turntables and they are quite nice, but the known short coming is the feet. They disintegrate over time. I installed the mnpctech feet on the one that needed replacement.

 

[AudioWaters]

You could enlarge the holes with drill in Sl-1300 bottom base, to open options for aftermarket feet with larger bolts. then fasten on with nuts.