| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Motor : | Quartz-Synthesizer Direct Drive Manual turntable |
| Ultra-low-speed brushless DC | |
| Platter : | 33,2cm aluminium diecast |
| Platter weight : | 2kg (including rubber matting) |
| Speeds : | 33 1/3 & 45rpm |
| Pitch controls : | ± 8% (Quartz Locked) |
| Starting torque : | 1,5kg / cm |
| Start-up time : | 0,7s (90° rotation to 33 1/3rpm) |
| Braking system : | electronic brake |
| Wow & flutter : | 0,025% (JIS C5521) |
| ± 0,035% (IEC 98A) | |
| S/N ratio : | 56dB (DIN-A ; IEC 98A unweighted) |
| 78dB (DIN-B ; IEC 98A weighted) | |
| Tonearm : | S-shaped tubular static-balance type |
| with anti-skating & oil-damping cueing controls | |
| Effective length : | 23cm |
| Overhang : | 15mm |
| Error angle : | +0°32' (inner groove) |
| +2°32' (outer groove) | |
| Lateral friction : | 7mg |
| Vertical friction : | 7mg |
| Effective mass : | 12g |
| Offset angle : | 22° |
| adjustable VTA : | 6mm |
| Tracking force : | 0...2,5g |
| Cartridge range : | 6...9,5g |
| 3...6,5g | |
| PC : | 12W |
| Dimensions : | 45,3 x 16,2 x 36cm |
| Weight : | 11kg. |
| FEATURES | • 0,5 microns tonearm bearings tolerance |
| • 0,007g lateral/vertical friction | |
| • gold-plated contacts | |
| • aluminium-diecast frame + rubber matting | |
| • rubber damping on both platter sides | |
| • platter markings for +6 / +3,3 / 0 / -3,3% speed change | |
| • retractable stylus illuminator |
Technics SL-1200MK2
1977
Probably audio's best bestselling component : from the original SL-1200 to the more recent gold-plated Limited Edition of the mkV, there are probably more SL-1200 around the world than Denon's DL-103.
Preferred by some to self-assumed audiophile turntables, the SL-1200mk2 does boast an exremely sturdy motor and (in 1977) a tonearm with one of the lowest friction ratios.
Better yet : both of these features are still valid... today !
The EPA-120 tonearm included in the 1200mk2 would see many later (separate) versions enhancing the original EPA-100 good design with exotic materials and slight mechanical upgrades.
Three optional SH-1200W-S counterweights were available for heavier-than usual cartridges.
If the natural use for the 1200mk2 has become strictly DJ'ing, the 1200mk2 (still) is quite valid as a primary turntable for music listening.
The 1200 is still available from Panasonic in several versions, including the original MK2 !
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