Up for sale is a very nice example of a Technics SL-1200 MKII professional turntable. This unit has recently been serviced and is ready for a new owner. Service included lubrication, replacing caps, using dioxit on all controls, calibration, polishing of the dust cover, setup and thorough cleaning. 

Cosmetically the unit is in very good condition. I would personally rate it as EXCELLENT but please look at all pictures and judge for yourself. This unit is all original with the exception of an extension added to the ground wire. It includes the original head shell, original dust cover and original 45 adaptor. The dust cover has been buffed out and although it still shows some signs of wear is in very good condition.

PLEASE NOTE that the small arm that connects the queing mechanism to cueing bar is broken. The cueing still works but cannot be used to drop the arm down at the beginning of the record. The queing does work to lift the arm once it has moved into the record about 1/2 inch. The broken piece is shown in the second to last picture in a closeup. The last picture shows what it should look like.

The unit works perfectly and sounds great with the installed cartridge. The Stanton 500 has a DJ stylus installed tracking at 2 grams.

The following is taken from the VinylEngine Website:

Escription

The original Technics SL1200 was introduced in 1972 and featured a servo-controlled direct-drive mechanism and EPA-120 tonearm. The turntable was also available without an arm as the SL-120. 

In 1979 the mkII was released with a Quartz Locked Phase control system providing exceptional pitch accuracy and an aluminium diecast cabinet which had a special heavy-duty rubber base to isolate the turntable from external vibration.

The SL-1210 model is virtually identical to the SL-1200 but features voltage selection and is usually finished in black instead of silver.

When Technics introduced the original SL-1200 direct drive turntable several years ago, it made all other turntables seem antiquated in comparison. 

It became a strong favourite among audio purists, amateur and professional, and was particularly popular in discos because of its rugged construction, easy handling, high torque and good immunity to feedback.

The mkII represents the next generation, incorporating numerous improvements over the original. 

In addition to being quartz-locked, it permits continuous speed adjustment under quartz control, a feature appreciated by disco DJ's who wish to maintain consistent rhythm when changing records. 

Its starring torque is high, with the platter reaching speed within 0.7seconds from a standstill. 

It also maintains the selected speed better than the original SL-1200. 

It should also prove virtually feedback proof because of its special base design.

Specifications

Type: manual turntable

Drive method: direct drive

Motor: brushless DC motor

Control method: servo (mk1), quartz (mk2)

Platter: 330mm 1.75kg (mk1), 332mm 2kg (mk2)

Speeds: 33.33 and 45rpm

Wow and flutter: 0.03% WRMS (mk1), 0.025% WRMS (mk2)

Rumble: -70dB (mk1), -78dB (mk2)

Tonearm: universal

Effective length: 220mm (mk1), 230mm (mk2)

Overhang: 14mm (mk1), 15mm (mk2)

Effective mass: 12g (mk2)

Stylus pressure range: 0 to 4g (mk1), 0 to 2.5g (mk2)

Dimensions: 453 x 366 x 180mm (mk1), 453 x 360 x 162mm (mk2)

Weight: 10kg (mk1), 12.5kg (mk2)

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I will personally pack the unit for shipping using all new packing materials and a double-walled heavy duty box. All my shipping is via FedEx Ground Service, fully insured. The shipping costs you see on the listing are calculated by eBay and FedEx and indicate my true shipping costs based on your location and the size and weight of the box. I actually lose money on every item I ship because I absorb the costs of packing materials, service fees and insurance costs. Please message me with any questions you might have.