[78-L] Good and reasonably priced turntable, an archivist' dream...

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Wow, the SL-1200 is still made? Even if only for the Japanese market.

I still have mine, an original dating from 1974, a great table, but only 
2 speeds on the orig model.

joe salerno


Milan P Milovanovic wrote:
> Hello to all,
> 
> few days ago we discussed what would be good turntable for everyday use.
> 
> As I have great respect for particular turntable and brand I came across this one:
> 
> http://www.japan-direct.com/cartitem.asp?prodid=553
> 
> http://1200s.com/images/Gallery/SL-1200MK4.jpg
> 
> http://1200s.com/images/Gallery/SL-1200MK4-RCA.jpg
> 
> 
> Here:
> 
> http://djproaudio.blogspot.com/2008/11/technics-sl-1200mk4-sl1200mk4-turntable.html
> 
> there are some explanations about few advantages over "standard" model, and the most interesting one is, you guess, built-in 78 rpm speed.
> 
> Few others are:
> 
> - RCA Female Connection Block (not standard cable connection to preamp)
> 
> - Titanium Tonearm with OFC (oxygen free wire)
> 
> 
> I can only imagine that this could be The Holy Grail of our search for good turntable for everyday use, robust, with strength, rotating capable enough for heavy 78s.
> 
> 
> Do someone knows if this turntable still is in Panasonic production line, and obtainable?
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> Milan
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