Technics: Grand Class SL-1200GR2-S Turntable - Silver

📌LAB POINTS

• redesigned modern edition of Technics' legendary SL-1200 direct drive turntable
• suitable for DJing or hi-fi / audiophile listening applications
• inherits the familiar look, feel, and functionality of previous SL-1200G model w/ all newly developed parts
• newly developed ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive) control method for smooth, accurate rotational stability
• low-noise, low-voltage power circuit and a switching power supply
• aluminium, lightweight rigid S-shaped tonearm
• precise motor control technology eliminates 'cogging' (motor rotation irregularity)
• lightweight, static-balanced S-shaped tonearm w/ Technics headshell (cartridge not included)
• 2-layer BMC and die-cast aluminum chassis construction w/ silicon rubber insulators, enhances stability + prevents unwanted vibration
• new improved 5.51 lb. die-cast aluminum platter w/ iconic side strobe dots
• notes: pre-amp or mixer is required for this turntable, dustcover is hinged but easily removable for DJing
  
• Turntable Lab is an Authorized Technics Dealer

"Fusing Technics’ traditional analog and digital technologies, the SL-1210GR2 is the new standard in direct drive turntable systems. With a revolutionary new drive control method for smooth, accurate rotational stability and a new power supply for an exceptionally low noise floor the new generation turntable outperforms the usual standards of its class, for rich, robust sounds and true high-fidelity listening." - Technics

🥊SL-1210 GR2 vs. SL-1200 MK7

• upgraded lightweight aluminum pipe tonearm
• newly developed ΔΣ-Drive for smooth, accurate rotational stability
• low-noise, low-voltage power supply
• stronger motor w/ higher torque: 2.2 kg x cm vs. the MK7's 1.8 kg x cm
• heavier platter: 5.51 lbs vs. the MK7's 4 lbs
  
• increased total mass: 25.35 lbs vs. the MK7's 21.2 lbs
• no reverse function: the MK7 features a special reverse play mode, the 1210GR does not

🔑 KEY FEATURES

• motor type: direct-drive
• operation type: fully manual
• phono preamp: yes, built-in
• speeds: 33 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM
• tonearm shape: S-shaped
• counterweight setting: yes
• anti-skate setting: yes
• VTA / height adjustment: yes
• detachable headshell: yes
• body material: aluminum
• platter material: aluminum
• outputs: RCA phono
• removable RCA: yes
• dust cover: yes, hinged
• dimensions: 17.8" (w) x 6.8" (h) x 14.7" (d) / 453 x 173 x 372mm
• weight: 25.4 lb / 11.5 kg

📦 COMES WITH

• headshell
• dust cover
• rubber record mat
• 45 adaptor
• RCA cable
• ground wire