SL1200
The Technics SL-1200 and Technics SL-1210 turntables have shaped the world we know today. Featured in the London Museum of Science and Technology they are regarded as the cornorstone of the DJ world.
This marks the end of an era - Technics have been the industry standard for over 35 years. The SL-1200 is the very reason the DJ culture began.
Many other manufacturers have tried to compete with the 1200 but none have ever suceeded.
The Technics SL-1200 & Technics SL-1210 always have been - and always will be the undisputed champion of the DJ world.
What made the 1200 so good?
The SL-1200 series was developed as a special project by Technics parent company Matsushita in an attempt to solve many of the problems related to the difficult task of turntable design. The task included minimizing acoustic feedback, unwanted resonances, wow & flutter and speed errors.
This was achieved by designing a remarkably heavy plinth made of a non-resonant composite sandwiched between a cast alloy top plate and a solid rubber base. In addition, the adjustable rubber damped feet ensure that the Technics SL-1200 series are well insulated against acoustic feedback, which can be a serious problem when operating a turntable in close proximity to PA loudspeakers (a common situation for DJ's).