Technics SL-1200GR2 Direct Drive Turntable
Technics SL-1200GR2 Direct Drive Turntable
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Technics SL-1200GR2 Direct Drive Turntable
The first stage of Technics’ new generation of direct drive turntables with an improved motor-drive circuit centered on the newly developed ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive), the SL-1200GR2 is the new standard turntables.
Fusing Technics’ traditional analog and digital technologies, the SL-1200GR2 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.
Features
- Coreless direct drive motor achieving stable rotation
- Low-noise, low-voltage power circuit and a switching power supply
- ΔΣ-Drive suppresses vibrations from the motor for smoother, more accurate rotation
- Tonearm achieving high initial-motion sensitivity
- Two-layer platter with high rigidity and vibration damping
- High-rigidity body and high-damping silicon insulators for smooth sound and isolation from various vibrations
Included Accessories
- Turntable mat
- Dust cover
- EP record adaptor
- Balance weight and auxiliary weight
- Cartridge spacer
- Headshell
- Overhang gauge
- Screw set for cartridge
- Phono cable and earth lead
- Power cord
- Screw set for turntable
- Owner's manual
Specifications
Dimensions (WHD): 17-27/32" × 6-13/16" × 14-21/32"
Weight: 25.35 lb.
Feature | SL-1200GR2 / SL-1210GR2 | SL-1300G-S / SL-1300G-K | SL-1200G / SL-1210G |
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Series | Grand Class | Grand Class | Grand Class |
Warranty | 3 years P&L warranty | 3 years P&L warranty | 3 years P&L warranty |
Motor | Single Rotor Magnet Coreless Direct Drive | Twin Rotor Magnet Coreless Direct Drive | Twin Rotor Magnet Coreless Direct Drive |
Delta-Sigma Drive & Multi-stage Silent Drive | Delta-Sigma Drive & Multi-stage Silent Drive | Advance Motor Control Technology uses sine wave modulation | |
33 1/3, 45 & 78 RPM | 33 1/3, 45 & 78 RPM | 33 1/3, 45 & 78 RPM | |
Platter | 2 Layer Aluminum Die-cast & Deadening Rubber Platter | 3 Layer Aluminum Die-cast, Deadening Rubber and TPE | 3 Layer Aluminum Die-cast, Deadening Rubber and TPE |
Plinth | 2 Layer Plinth with Aluminum Die-cast Top Plate | 2 Layer Plinth with Reinforced MDF Core & Aluminum Die-cast Top Plate | 4 Layer Plinth with 10 mm Brushed Aluminum Top Plate |
Torque | Torque = 2.2 kg-cm | Torque = 3.3 kg-cm (2.8 lb-in) | Torque = 3.3 kg-cm (2.8 lb-in) |
VTA/SRA | “On the fly” via screw | “On the fly” via screw | “On the fly” via screw |
Tonearm | Static Balanced Aluminum with High Precision Bearings | Static Balanced Aluminum with High Precision Bearings | Static Balanced Magnesium with High Precision Bearings |
Stroboscope with pitch fader (20–90 RPM) via LED | Stroboscope with pitch fader (20–90 RPM) via LED | ||
Traditional 1200-like cueing lever feel | Traditional 1200-like cueing lever feel | Improved adjustable cueing lever feel | |
Button-push target light | Button-push target light | ||
Connectivity | Interchangeable gold-plated phono terminals & detachable RCA cable | Interchangeable gold-plated phono terminals & detachable RCA cable | Interchangeable gold-plated phono terminals & detachable RCA cable |
Feet | Metal with High-damping Silicon Insulators | Metal with High-damping Silicon Insulators | Adjustable zinc with high-damping silicon insulator |
Accessories | High-quality rubber platter mat | High-quality rubber platter mat | High-quality rubber platter mat |
Platter mat, 7.6 g headshell, cartridge screws | Platter mat, 7.6 g headshell, cartridge screws | Platter mat, 7.6 g headshell, cartridge screws | |
Hinged smoked heavier-weight plastic 1200-style dust cover | Hinged smoked heavier-weight plastic 1200-style dust cover | Hinged smoked heavier-weight plastic 1200-style dust cover | |
(without aux. weight) 5.6–12.0 g; 14.3–32.5 g (w/ headshell) | (without aux. weight) 5.6–12.0 g; 14.3–32.5 g (w/ headshell) | (without aux. weight) 5.6–12.0 g; 14.3–32.5 g (w/ headshell) |