I've had a pair of these for 2 years and they're amazing, I couldn't be happier with the purchase. I came from the Mk5g to these, my old decks were not very well cared for before I had them, they were ex hire units that ended up needing new tonearms. I was quoted nearly £500 for each tonearm, parts only, sooo.... The new decks are built like tanks, respect to Panasonic for again producing units intended to last a life time and not just a product cycle. The sound quality is definitely better than previous models, definitely, that was obvious from the first beat! The digital pitch is no issue from me at least coming from the Mk5G, and its really not that different at all from the old analogue pitch. The additional damping on the feet might be an issue if you are scratching etc but mixing house & techno as I do they have never once been an issue, ive never noticed it. One difference I did notice early on is that the platter top is textured instead of the old smooth metal, it makes slip matts a little less slippy, but again, not an issue unless you're really into spin backs. Price wise? Well, yeah, its seems like a lot. Although they're only the same as a CDJ900NXS2 and if you're into vinyl and sound quality is important to you then investment in quality is never a bad choice, you do generally get what you pay for with audio equipment. It did seem like a lot at first when you consider the Mk2 used to sell for £350 brand new, but like Mojaxx said, I see that as ridiculously cheap for the quality of the product. On reflection and having finished paying these off, they are worth the outlay. Im a very happy customer.
No issues for me. I’ve not owned Technics with an analogue pitch, I’ve played on them a couple of times and not really noticed a difference between that and the digital one on the later models.
Super cool, the GR is the only one worth buying as new for DJ-ing. The MK7 is not the real deal and instead of buying a mint Mk2 for more than1000 $, i would prefer to get the GR instead. People complaining about the price of the GR are not really passionate about vinyl DJ-ing. Being a DJ is not a cheap passion, you need to invest money .... Technics is the only DJ tool that holds value and also increases with time.
Thanks so much for this. You answered my unfounded concern after watching this ill-informed review. I was not sold on Mojax not recommending it as I am also a House DJ and do not scratch. What is important for me is build quality and better fidelity as I will be using it with a hi-fi system which I think is the real intended use for this model. Also should the feet really be an issue it is an easy replacement. The weight of the GR is more confidence inspiring than the lighter MK7 that Mojax recommended in another video even after knowing that the needle would skip in his loud bass unit tests. I think we need to have a DJ who is also an audiophile do justice to this unit by giving a proper review.
I bought a used pair of 1200s in 1996 and used them until 2001 then I bought a pair of 1210s really I just liked the 1210 color better but my 1210s work perfectly and I don't see me needing to replace them anytime soon. I don't think I would buy the new 1200. I really like the feel of the analog pitch control and who knows with the extra electronics in the new ones if they will last as long. Bravo though to Technics for building a product that lasts a lifetime and has brought me decades of joy!
I owned a pair of 1200s 20 something years ago. At the time I aspired to own the best quality equipment my budget would allow. Now looking to get back into DJing I’m thrilled technics have firstly relaunched 1200 but also delighted they’ve focused on build and audio quality. There is clearly a growing community of (I suspect older) DJs who are now looking at the audio quality side of things rather than just features and buttons. You onlyNeed to look at the resurgent interest in rotary mixers and their usually premium audio output to see this. Both the new decks the 1200GR and the even pricier (and better sounding!) 1200G deliver in spades. We should all be thankful for this focus from Technics - let the kids have their toys with a million digital options and shitty audio quality - I for one am after the audio experience on the dance floor and these new releases from technics DELIVER!!! And as for all the “Technics owes the Dj community” sentiment. Get over yourselves. They don’t owe you shit. Just be thankful they’ve stepped up to the plate and improved upon a classic.
unboxed my 1200 GR this week, ironically this video convinced me to get one. I have 2 minty SL1210's in my mixing room, the GR is my audiophile (listening) table - it is better all round than the older decks and that should not really be a surprise
Great deck, definitely the highest quality on the market. MK2-MK6 has been improved but there is small issue with the feet - these are good for queuing but for heavy scratch feet are shaky so for ultimate DJ experience in terms of quality would be worth to change them to isoone feet or just standard MK2-MK6 feet. ( with feet from MK2-MK6 model GR will still offer the best damping factor on the market at this moment because of superior chassis) Original MK2 was aimed for Hi-fi market but deck was so accurate and bullet proof so it was adapted by DJs and yet from one hand they sponsored DMC and from other they never officially advertised 1210 (in 90s) as truly DJ deck. This is only marketing point of view. For example Ortofon is reporting a drop in sales among DJ carts but increasing of Hi end Carts... There is demand for high quality of sound after era of compressed MP3s. And company just came back on the market with Hi-end equipment which costs average as much as a house (technics.com) so for them it would be problematic advertise turntable for DJs but yet there is 16 % pitch range for DJs. Personally I understand The reasons for which the company chooses this politics. In today's economy it is impossible to produce high quality product for the same price like 10 years ago (not mentioning 30 years with 3 mln sold units) So they had to choose between to be or not to be. Can anyone imagine Low Quality Technics deck ?? They would be mixed with a bot and I would be first in the first line ... As a product it is MK2 with better engine, better arm, better quality of sound and I think a bit more accurate pitch (but I did not measured it by software yet, opinion is based by my experience) As a quality freak I'm greautful for quality IMPROVEMENTS over a legend. But is there really demand for quality among DJ gear ? Most of DJs use serato or tractor if they use turntables. So why high quality of sound? Why ultimate WOW & Flutter (wow stability obtion( ? Why Damping factor ?? Why High sensitive arm (skip option in serato) ? Sad but True. Also CD Deck costs 1 K average which is Pioneer - Piece of plastic with Panasonic microprocessor and tons of money invested in advertising in the past. But yet there is problem with drooping 1 K for quality deck. And yes oem decks have plenty of issues: Vertical angle arm bearings, damping factor, anti skating, speed stability, overall quality of sound. btw. Pioneer deliberately or not after DJM-600 fitted their mixers with low quality phono pre amps which sound muddy. The reason is there is no demand for high quality of sound anymore, basic DAC will do the JOB which costs 50 gbp. But there is demand for buttons and a lot of functions which is understandable. Regards
This all depends on how you learned to beat match and mix, and where you worked as DJ... Large clubs in NYC all had the 1200s placed on very wobbly platforms, suspended on rubber rings ( worked during the early 1990s).. And we old school club DJs only used pitch control to beat match, and never touched the records or the turntable platters at all (unlike this video)... We also used Urei or Bozak mixers, without cross faders, with rotatory faders and hand held, single cup, lollypop headphone... SO I totally disagree that these are not DJ decks... If you are a true, old school trained DJ, the GR actually emulates the wobbly setup we are used to, and actually to lesser degree...
Ah man, I’m so glad you told us how to pronounce Technics within the first 20 seconds of your video! I was asked to do a voiceover with this name and wasn’t sure of its pronunciation! Guess it’s doubled up as a How to pronounce ‘Technics’ video too ;-) Thank you.
Great video! I don't think i will ever not have two 1210's in my possession until the day I die. It would just feel wrong not to see them in my house every day! Shame as a company though they aren't working with DJs to make another industry defining turntable. I have some serious ideas about the next generation to come so maybe i should contact them!!
Great review Mojaxx. A bit baffled about the feet and the placement of the RCA and power adapter inputs. Shame they are so expensive. I spent $600 on 2 MK2's when I was 14 years old. They still work today 24 years later. Definitely One of the best investments I have ever made. This love/hate relationship with DJs from Panasonic and Technics is baffling. I'd love to see the numbers on audiophile only sales and you will probably see a sales spike on this model alone just from DJs maxing out their credit cards to show off. One love Mojaxx.
Completed console in the previous photo I missed putting the monitor speakers :-)... I wanted to do a review on these splendid machines the SL1200GR. Build quality is great and sound is crisp..but I want to review the beat mix which is the central thing..tried all three motor settings low medium and high torque..1) low torque :and It's a "listen" setting since the rotation to get up to speed and reach its stability the rotor platter has to make a complete revolution... and if you try to get your hands on the record before the rotor makes a full turn the platter tends to slow down and stop.. so low torque is exclusively for listening.. 2) medium torque: It's the perfect setting for djing use...i.e. it's the same as its mk2 or mk5 predecessor or more precisely to the M5G (we are talking about digital pitch) ... the start in initial acceleration and the rotation stability are like the mk5 (I think that at medium torque the engine force reaches 1.8kg ).. in this setting you can play with your hands by increasing or braking the puck as was the case with the old series and d I must say that they behave very well in this "no drift" mode and the same sensation I had on the mk5 ..but much closer to the m5g since we are talking about digital pitch )..anyway at medium torque I can confirm that putting two discs with the 1200GR is like putting them with its predecessors .. no indomitable behavior as someone had said and which I'm tired of hearing .. therefore to those who buy the 1200 GR I recommend setting it to medium torque (it comes out at high factory torque) .3)High torque: As for the high torque (and this is where people are convinced that the problem is the turntable and not the high torque and they go crazy because the tracks don't keep the mix!) you can mix with the high torque but once you launch the record you have to forget to touch the platter because the high torque compared to the medium torque will not allow you to push the disc with your finger to get it back in sync the power at 2.2 is too high and the motor cannot be handled .. therefore more precisely at high torque the engine does not react to the touches with the hand this is because it is at full power and does not feel the stresses ... to mix with the maximum torque once the disc has been launched you just have to work on the pitch and do pitch riding ... having said that I can't than to be enthusiastic about the 1200GR..I repeat set it to medium torque and you will have the same sensation during the mix of having its predecessor at hand ;-) 😉
Add a large washer to the feet. Run the bolt through the washer then the rubber foot. This should help to secure the tt or just order bigger feet... Helps to be a jack of all trades and 1 of the best DJs. Thanks for the review.
its funny I modded my 1210 mk5 tables to have removable rcas and a power plug you could unplug from the base ..... did this about 4 years so much easier to deal with and the cables are easily replaceable nice to see they brought a new table out with those features, two thumbs up here ....
You don't sell your 1200s or 1210s they will out live us all.Best piece of equipment you can buy as a deejay or just a music lover who clooects vinyl. I have had my pair since 1988 and 1992. Believe me whe I say I have been thru' speakers, aamp, mixers and slave amps as weel but the decks have stood their test of time. An investment without a doubt. If Technics have updated this product is simply to keep up with the every changing market and try to stay one step ahead of people like Vestax...
Great review but this deck just more for the hi fi stereo market, no vinyl original djs who like solid mixing will like a digital pitch control for example mk5g !! analog pitch is the best that was on the mk2s , for scratching this deck is fine if you swap the feet to make the deck stable , you could get technics 1200 MK2 or mk5 customise it up with LEDs etc much cheaper
The problem with Panasonic is that they don't understand who their primary consumers are. It wasn't audiophiles that were mad and signing petitions when they discontinued the 1200 turntable in 2010, it was DJs. The reason that they sold so many turntables was because of DJs period. We were the ones begging for them to bring them back and they repay us with an overpriced unit that is honestly no better than a 1200 MK5!
Cmon man dont be so harsh, the GR is gorgeous and built in japan, compared to the pioneer cdjs plastic crap made in malaysia that cost twice as much as the GR. The 90's are over mate, you cant buy japanese art with under 1000 € anymore.
The Technics SL1200 was NEVER designed as a DJ turntable. It was purely for the audiophile market. DJs only took to the SL1200 because of it's robust superior build quality and used them ever since! Fast forward to 2016 and Technics re-introduced their top-of-the-line SL1200 but this time badged it as the SL-1200G later followed by the cheaper SL-1200GR both of which are targeted for the audiophile market and NOT Djs. Fast forward to 2019 and only now can DJs say they truly have a deck designed specially for them, the SL-1210 MK7.
You are paying for sound quality and craft.all the other decks have generic "hanpin" or similar sourced parts but the Technics is bespoke.Get what you pay for...
@def creator Who cares about the Technics SL-1200GR......The real deejay turntables was the first generation SL 1200 AND SL 1100 FROM 1972 Not the crap mk2....since 1979 .I know because i was a deejay since 1976....
I'm a gay Aussie DJ with some 40 plus years experience. In 1979, I went to a club I loved and the DJ, Paul said darling ya gotta try out these turntables. They looked shiny and new but when I saw they were direct drive, my heart sank thinking of how bad previous domestic direct drive turntables were because there was nothing made for a club and as for torque, pitch adjust, a target light and a stop start button, I thought it was too good to be true BUT as soon as I started using them that Summer, the rest is history. I've hung up my cans now as I'm 2 years off 60 years of age but I bought a brand new Technics SL1200 MK2 with an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge for playback use only in my bedroom. I wanted the first deck released because of my work history so a new 1200 and a Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP Integrated VacuumTube Amplifier, a Pioneer Pro CD player all fed into a pair of Wharfedale standing speakers. My man cave is were my 7.1 surround home cinema resides! Why Matsushita even thought of discontinuing the 1200 and the future decks amazed me. Every man and his dog started releasing copies of the 1200 to the point where it became pathetic. The Stanton ST150 was a great deck but all the others, fingers down the throat time guys and girls! The same was for CD players until Pioneer Pro CD players were released! They're great to use but unless like me you're an audio/visual engineer, the wave forms at the back along with the rest of the eye candy were just that....eye candy! As 2019 draws to a close, I wonder what the the future holds. Vinyl is surging ahead and new Technics SL1200 series decks should be made available with up to date engineering but leave the design alone. With Tractor and Cerato being used, 1200S will always be needed and the good thing with these 2 new formats is that with a switch through button on them, a vinyl DJ can use those switches to bypass them and actually use them live with no hassles. I cannot believe I'm nearly 60! I don't look it or feel it but it's time for future DJs to step up and create magic and diamond dust for the next generation! Cheers people! Andrew from Australia!
I've had my 1210m5g's since 2006, Love them. Play, house ,DNB and hip hop and have never had to play on the pitch any more or less than any other Technics or Super OEM I've used. Technics of any series are still the best for low noise and gain before feedback for sure. The new Pioneer PLX1000's seem to feedback pretty early and are expensive AF, but if using Serato or Traktor like most people these days , I guess none of these potential issues really matter anyways. Check out the new V12 by Denon. Awesome!!!! New contender finally.
DjcityTv , which turntable brand you recommend for deejaying then if technics 1200gr is for audiophiles ? What’s the best turntable for mixing more then scratching ? I’m old school dj , I had technics 1210 bought new year 1994 then sold them year 2000 , which I regret for rest of my life , I’m planning on again buying new turntables not sure what to buy , technics 1200gr / pioneer plx 1000 , plx 500 , audiotechnica , etc .
Wonderful share! Might anyone know if the speed can be manually adjusted on this turntable if the strobe light indicates the need? This TT would be used at home. I am not a DJ so I have no idea if the slide mechanism to the right of the tonearm can be used to make micro adjustments to freeze the strobe light at the perfect 33 speed. Thanks!
I've been using SL12x0 for decades, but went digital some years ago now, and when I recently needed to buy me a new "retro" tt for my setup I went for the the Reloop RP-8000, the Technics were simply to expensive compared to other competitors ... Sorry guys! But still some great memories with the SL's though :-)
You killed it on this review (despite the UK "teckniks" pronunciation thing, haha). The cost on these is tough without the features (pitch range and midi input in particular). I've got a Vestax Controller 1 but I still like the feel of 1200s. So smoooooth.
This is still ABSOLUTELY made for DJing - They're going with the tried and true formula for people who want the actual, OG Technics feel and performance. I doubt they'd have the massive pitch adjustment if it wasn't made for DJing (for a Technics, that is), as well as being cut down and obviously designed for club use with the heavy isolation and dampening. They've even mentioned DJ's quite a few times in the information for this deck; It's made for DJing - just because it's doesn't have 1000 +/- pitch adjust and fifty start/stop buttons doesn't mean it's anything less. I'd rather have it like this. Otherwise excellent review and production quality as always, Mojaxx.
Great review. I'm having real trouble with understanding why these cost so much. They haven't changed a massive amount of things - Yet they've doubled (or more depending on when you purchased the originals) the price? I assume they've trapped themselves in that regard by charging a fortune for the 'higher grade' models.
30 years ago I bought a second hand pair of Soundlab dlp1600's and a Kam 2 channel mixer. I learned how to beat match and how to fade. Then a few years later, I was working for a company and met a guy who was building his own mixer, he called his mixer the 'Itimidation', it had kills and effects, and because the company I worked for was creating the graphic design for the mixer, I got invited to Ministry Of Sound one Sunday to watch our company and this guys invention "the intimidation" mixer prototype being used by a DJ called 'Randall' showcasing it at Ministry, even later I still couldn't afford Technics, so I bought a pair of Gemini PT2400's and a 2 channel Gemini mixer with kill switches and I learned how to mix better using eq. Then the day finally came when I was offered a pair of used 1200's, and they were used! They had stickers all over them, the lids were cracked and the phono/ground leads had been repaired, but they had matching Technics logo slip Matt's....... That was when I discovered how good Technics (I pronounce them Tek niks not Tek Niques) turntables were for DJ's.... The sturdy feel and confidence of knowing that these decks wouldn't jump at the slightest bump, and the revelation that was the power of the torque these decks had....I got blisters on my thumb, using it to slow down the pitch, and definitely built up my wrist muscles speeding the platter up because of the strength needed to do so. I eventually started producing, Then I had kids.... sold everything except my vinyl, and wandered the Dad wilderness for years. Then when I got back into DJ'ing, I was amazed at the progress, I bought a DJ controller, got Virtual DJ and dived back in...... Been keeping up and interested ever since I have sinceprogressed to digital controller... Long story short.... Technics have and always will be the best. Just wish I could afford a pair now. Thanks for taking the time to read my story......
People are commenting about MK2, MK3, M3D, MK5 etc: There was MK3 briefly. Then the M3D came out. The differences are slight, but the M3D is a better turntable and fixed an issue that the MK3 needed fixed. But the M3D had a problem with the pitch adjust when you used the instant pitch adjust and dragged the pitch adjust back to the middle. That is why the MK5 were made, it was supposed to fix all the problems with the pitch adjust. M3D is kind of like the MK4. People are commenting about Pitch Control and do not understand it: Pitch control is important for all turntables. Pitch control also is used for different RPM's. Or damaged records sometimes. Technics did not explain how to use this function though in an instruction manual. Some companies did.
whats with the red deck on your right (our left) is that a technics model with a straight tone arm ?? how did you get that arm on there? what does is feel like?
@mojaxx I'd like to do another video on these with different torque and brake settings while in use. I had em for some time now, and always thought I had em set up properly, but I was wrong all this time, spent some time reading the manual, tried different settings, and.... Oh boy it feels so much different, smoother, easy to mix etc. Paired with xone 96 it's a dream come true. Try it!!!
Just Bought a Brand New Pair of these - You can Scratch like a Demon on it and it Doesn’t Jump at all. Definitely different than my MK2’s that I have for Beat Matching. Take a bit of getting used to but Such a Beautiful Turntable.
How are they to beat match on? One of my 1200s needs a new tonearm, and im considering getting the gr instead. But i mainly scratch so I'll prob just swap the feet over and isnt a massive deal breaker. Is the digital pitch that bad to beat batch on?
@@NastyRhythm awesome to scratch on. Mine never jump out of the groove. Beat matching is definitely different. Not as enjoyable as my MK2 1210’s that I have. I’ve seen a review comparing the Black MK7 and the GR. The guy said Althought the Black MK7 definitely feels cheaper than the GR it was much more like using a MK2 than the GR. if I’m honest I’d of rather bought a Really Nice pair of MK2’s than the GR’s. But you don’t know until you try these things do ya.
@@naughtystudios ah thanks for the reply mate. Yer I think I'll just get a sl1500c tonearm as they are a straight swap apparently. I love my 1200s, and the only reason i considered the gr was because parts are getting so expensive for the mk2s now. Plus you know, opening a new shiny pair of technics is a special experience haha the pitch does put me off. I had a pair of M5G's years ago and i found the pitch really weird on them.
It's fascinating how many DJ's still support the Technic Turntable when It's obvious that technic has no desire to support DJ's. Looking forward to a Mojaxx review on the Denon Prime Turntable!
DJ Angel Ortiz The company have always had a strange relationship with DJs. On the one hand, seeming to ignore them, and on the other, sponsoring the DMC champs for 20-odd years!
Jeff Force I am not trying to diminish what they have done for the DJ Culture but what have they done for DJ's in the last 10 yrs? They wouldn't even give Mojaxx a pair to demo!
Mate, put simply, this turntable is an enhanced version of the very model that vinyl DJs have sworn by for decades. Their market value holds (and in some cases appreciates) like no other piece of DJ equipment.
First off, I’m not a DJ, never was. The mk2 and the Stanton at the beginning of the 80’s were the tables to buy. I bought a mk2 and had absolutely 0 issues with it, none, not even a bulb replacement. Used the pitch control to speed up songs so I could squeeze one more song onto a cassette. It sat for a while in the 90’s but then a few years ago I hooked it up again and it just picked up where it left off. I’ve done a lot of KAB upgrades to it, but haven’t really noticed a big sound improvement except fir a new cartridge. I would’ve gotten a GR if anyone would’ve told me it was a vast improvement over my mk2, for the money but I haven’t really heard that.
I agree that Technics is clearly not building a turntable for DJ's. but why would anyone need pitch control on a turntable if they're not using it for beat matching?
Fallback If something is wrong with the circuits that regulate the rotation speed where it's not hitting 100% spot on you can use the pitch slider to compensate for it. If you want to experiment and see what certain music sounds like a bit brighter or duller by tweaking the speed you can also do that. Granted, the quartz lock on the 1200 and 1200 clone turntables is so damn good the former rarely happens. I have a Gemini that was built at least 17 years ago and it's still dead on accurate as gauged by the strobe with quartz lock engaged.
@CryptidProductions I absolutely agree. I'm not a D.J., more of an audiofile. When first considering this turntable, I thought I don't need the pitch control, but then the light went on , and thought it'd be MUCH easier/cheaper to adjust / match the proper pitch than sending it in and paying A LOT for the tech. to repair or replace parts. Plus, NO DOWN TIME.😮 🙂
concidering in a proper setup both scratch turntables are stuck in between the mixer on the inner side and turntable number 3 and 4 on the outer side the horizontal movement is really going down so you can start ripping the shit out of your vinyls. if you only need 2 turntable to play you might as well switch to a winamp playlist play button pressing dj you dont need scratching what you need are balls :) ... anyway thx for the review and mentionening that horizontal problem its good to know for alot of people out there i think dont feel bad about me beeing a bit too honest some times :) i loe this channel so you guys keep going
I kind of feel sorry for Panasonic now. Thanks to this video, Panasonic will probably sell less of the new 1200s, since DJs signed the petition - and now a DJ saying, more or less, “don’t go for these” to other DJs who have been searching for a review. I think it was quite cool of Panasonic to listen to all the people behind the petition and start up its Technics branch again
Yeah, i feel the reviewer is sponsored by pioneer or something, lots of other people said the feet on the GR are GREAT and they don't cause problems at all for Djing.
I have a pair and i'm delighted with them. Everything id expect from Technics. Still the top of the tree in my eyes. Worth mentioning I'm not experiencing any problems with the feet.
how have you found the digital pitch. Seems a few are complaining at it here saying they find it hard to mix compared to the analog pitch. Keen to know your opinion. Cheers :)
Yeah I’ve found issues with the pitch with beat matching , I’ve had pioneer plx 1000’s and they seem to gel better when mixing, still getting used to the 1210 gr pitch, I’m not completely sold on them yet
The SL1200 was never ment to be DJ turntable. Although this a great review it's not the right question. Still it's one of the best products ever made in the hifi industrie given the popularity but also production numbers, years of production and not many upgrades sins it's introduction. Oh and it is the best DJ turntable indeed. Even the new one.
Someone needs to make a break down video of the G and the GR or GAE so we can see whats inside we need a close look at the inside of these tables and see the built quality ...??? I'm tried of seeing the same'o show off and set up videos "Lets see whats inside" Open it up and you will get some real views???
Dj Morgan I also wonder to know it. Seems that if you do that it will activate the 78rpm mode. If it is the case, it's a very silly step back... that trick is awesome.
It looks like Technics was looking at Audiophiles on the SL- 1200GR, that’s why I think they still make the SL-1200M7. For DJ use, hence the softer feet on the GR.
So, jetzt ist der "Neue" SL1200 mk7 angekündigt der für DJing geeignet sein soll. Wenn der dann mal auf dem Markt ist, dann könnt Ihr den mal testen, macht wahrscheinlich mehr Sinn.
I picked up a pair of GRs earlier this year, I'm no "High-Roller", all ready to order a set of 1200 MK2 feet. Started playing on my GRs and completely forgot about the GR feet. Maybe Technics made a production change?
no change, I also have 2 1200GR, the feet are fine.. you can mix and scratch the platter it doesn't move and even if it were that it oscillates slightly it doesn't affect the head which remains firmly attached to the vinyl, I did. any test and how scratching a mk2!
Hi you mentioned preferring the black 1210, i've always had a 1200 and a 1210 to mix with, couldn't really tell you the difference if you'd ask me. So why choose one over the other?
jason saliou There are some occasional variations (dark greys ones marked 1200 in some territories) but generally the rule is that 1200s are silver, and 1210s are dark grey. And the colour is the ONLY difference. They are otherwise identical.
I feel like it is psychological warfare that Technics is having with DJs in modern times. It looks like it will take a miracle for Technics to come out with a Technics SL-1200 MK5 equivalent. But then again, who knows what the future holds for DJs around the world...... Great review of the product by the way Mojax. I always found your videos very helpful✌😊
All this praise about the 1200 can apply to any good deck in terms of longevity, some garrards are 60 years old and still going strong, in fact the ridiculous amount of circuitry in the 1200s Make them vunerable to failure more than a basic engineered turntable., Oh and the arm bearings are easily displaced.
I've had a pair of these for 2 years and they're amazing, I couldn't be happier with the purchase. I came from the Mk5g to these, my old decks were not very well cared for before I had them, they were ex hire units that ended up needing new tonearms. I was quoted nearly £500 for each tonearm, parts only, sooo.... The new decks are built like tanks, respect to Panasonic for again producing units intended to last a life time and not just a product cycle. The sound quality is definitely better than previous models, definitely, that was obvious from the first beat! The digital pitch is no issue from me at least coming from the Mk5G, and its really not that different at all from the old analogue pitch. The additional damping on the feet might be an issue if you are scratching etc but mixing house & techno as I do they have never once been an issue, ive never noticed it. One difference I did notice early on is that the platter top is textured instead of the old smooth metal, it makes slip matts a little less slippy, but again, not an issue unless you're really into spin backs. Price wise? Well, yeah, its seems like a lot. Although they're only the same as a CDJ900NXS2 and if you're into vinyl and sound quality is important to you then investment in quality is never a bad choice, you do generally get what you pay for with audio equipment. It did seem like a lot at first when you consider the Mk2 used to sell for £350 brand new, but like Mojaxx said, I see that as ridiculously cheap for the quality of the product. On reflection and having finished paying these off, they are worth the outlay. Im a very happy customer.
How do you find the pitch
No issues for me. I’ve not owned Technics with an analogue pitch, I’ve played on them a couple of times and not really noticed a difference between that and the digital one on the later models.
Mine are arriving tomorrow, can't wait
Super cool, the GR is the only one worth buying as new for DJ-ing. The MK7 is not the real deal and instead of buying a mint Mk2 for more than1000 $, i would prefer to get the GR instead. People complaining about the price of the GR are not really passionate about vinyl DJ-ing. Being a DJ is not a cheap passion, you need to invest money .... Technics is the only DJ tool that holds value and also increases with time.
Thanks so much for this. You answered my unfounded concern after watching this ill-informed review. I was not sold on Mojax not recommending it as I am also a House DJ and do not scratch. What is important for me is build quality and better fidelity as I will be using it with a hi-fi system which I think is the real intended use for this model. Also should the feet really be an issue it is an easy replacement. The weight of the GR is more confidence inspiring than the lighter MK7 that Mojax recommended in another video even after knowing that the needle would skip in his loud bass unit tests. I think we need to have a DJ who is also an audiophile do justice to this unit by giving a proper review.
I am 43 and still have my 1210's that I purchased when I was 16!
Davehiphop same here, and very odd you have the same interests as me judging by your subscriptions! Lol.
Word up! lol
i got mine 20+ years ago as well. never had a problem of any kind. still in the same hard-cases i put them in many years ago
I bought a used pair of 1200s in 1996 and used them until 2001 then I bought a pair of 1210s really I just liked the 1210 color better but my 1210s work perfectly and I don't see me needing to replace them anytime soon. I don't think I would buy the new 1200. I really like the feel of the analog pitch control and who knows with the extra electronics in the new ones if they will last as long. Bravo though to Technics for building a product that lasts a lifetime and has brought me decades of joy!
Thats absolutely awesome!
Wow can't wait for the review of the new GR2 🎉🎉
I owned a pair of 1200s 20 something years ago. At the time I aspired to own the best quality equipment my budget would allow. Now looking to get back into DJing I’m thrilled technics have firstly relaunched 1200 but also delighted they’ve focused on build and audio quality. There is clearly a growing community of (I suspect older) DJs who are now looking at the audio quality side of things rather than just features and buttons. You onlyNeed to look at the resurgent interest in rotary mixers and their usually premium audio output to see this. Both the new decks the 1200GR and the even pricier (and better sounding!) 1200G deliver in spades. We should all be thankful for this focus from Technics - let the kids have their toys with a million digital options and shitty audio quality - I for one am after the audio experience on the dance floor and these new releases from technics DELIVER!!! And as for all the “Technics owes the Dj community” sentiment. Get over yourselves. They don’t owe you shit. Just be thankful they’ve stepped up to the plate and improved upon a classic.
unboxed my 1200 GR this week, ironically this video convinced me to get one.
I have 2 minty SL1210's in my mixing room, the GR is my audiophile (listening) table - it is better all round than the older decks and that should not really be a surprise
Bought my 1210s new in year 2000 paid £399 each still got them good as new and feel lucky to have a nice pair
The 1200 is my favorite turntable, great video.
Great deck, definitely the highest quality on the market.
MK2-MK6 has been improved but there is small issue with the feet - these are good for queuing but for heavy scratch feet are shaky so for ultimate
DJ experience in terms of quality would be worth to change them to isoone feet or just standard MK2-MK6 feet.
( with feet from MK2-MK6 model GR will still offer the best damping factor on the market at this moment because of superior chassis)
Original MK2 was aimed for Hi-fi market but deck was so accurate and bullet proof so it was adapted by DJs and yet from one hand they
sponsored DMC and from other they never officially advertised 1210 (in 90s) as truly DJ deck.
This is only marketing point of view. For example Ortofon is reporting a drop in sales among DJ carts but increasing of Hi end Carts...
There is demand for high quality of sound after era of compressed MP3s. And company just came back on the market with Hi-end equipment which costs average
as much as a house (technics.com) so for them it would be problematic advertise turntable for DJs but yet there is 16 % pitch range for DJs.
Personally I understand The reasons for which the company chooses this politics. In today's economy it is impossible to produce
high quality product for the same price like 10 years ago (not mentioning 30 years with 3 mln sold units) So they had to choose between to be or not to be.
Can anyone imagine Low Quality Technics deck ?? They would be mixed with a bot and I would be first in the first line ...
As a product it is MK2 with better engine, better arm, better quality of sound and I think a bit more accurate pitch
(but I did not measured it by software yet, opinion is based by my experience)
As a quality freak I'm greautful for quality IMPROVEMENTS over a legend.
But is there really demand for quality among DJ gear ? Most of DJs use serato or tractor if they use turntables. So why high quality of sound? Why ultimate WOW & Flutter (wow stability obtion( ? Why Damping factor ?? Why High sensitive arm (skip option in serato) ? Sad but True.
Also CD Deck costs 1 K average which is Pioneer - Piece of plastic with Panasonic microprocessor and tons of money invested in advertising in the past. But yet there is problem with drooping 1 K for quality deck. And yes oem decks have plenty of issues: Vertical angle arm bearings, damping factor, anti skating, speed stability, overall quality of sound. btw. Pioneer deliberately or not after DJM-600 fitted their mixers with low quality phono pre amps which sound muddy. The reason is there is no demand for high quality of sound anymore, basic DAC will do the JOB which costs 50 gbp. But there is demand for buttons and a lot of functions which is understandable.
Regards
This all depends on how you learned to beat match and mix, and where you worked as DJ... Large clubs in NYC all had the 1200s placed on very wobbly platforms, suspended on rubber rings ( worked during the early 1990s).. And we old school club DJs only used pitch control to beat match, and never touched the records or the turntable platters at all (unlike this video)... We also used Urei or Bozak mixers, without cross faders, with rotatory faders and hand held, single cup, lollypop headphone... SO I totally disagree that these are not DJ decks... If you are a true, old school trained DJ, the GR actually emulates the wobbly setup we are used to, and actually to lesser degree...
"It's not a DJ turntable. It just happen to be good for DJ'n" You said a mouthful man. Thanks for giving us honest reviews!
I remember when I first cracked open a pair of M5G's it was amazing!
Ah man, I’m so glad you told us how to pronounce Technics within the first 20 seconds of your video! I was asked to do a voiceover with this name and wasn’t sure of its pronunciation! Guess it’s doubled up as a How to pronounce ‘Technics’ video too ;-) Thank you.
Very comprehensive review. Thanks man. I know for me I went for the Stanton 150s and was pleasantly surprised. Enjoyed them better than the Technics.
Great video! I don't think i will ever not have two 1210's in my possession until the day I die. It would just feel wrong not to see them in my house every day! Shame as a company though they aren't working with DJs to make another industry defining turntable. I have some serious ideas about the next generation to come so maybe i should contact them!!
as an old ageing DJ once said to me: "Girls are coming and going and I saw many of them, but the twelve hundreds are for life!"
Good review sir! Keep up the good work!
Nice dude, I really enjoyed that review!!.
Great review Mojaxx. A bit baffled about the feet and the placement of the RCA and power adapter inputs. Shame they are so expensive. I spent $600 on 2 MK2's when I was 14 years old. They still work today 24 years later. Definitely One of the best investments I have ever made. This love/hate relationship with DJs from Panasonic and Technics is baffling. I'd love to see the numbers on audiophile only sales and you will probably see a sales spike on this model alone just from DJs maxing out their credit cards to show off. One love Mojaxx.
Completed console in the previous photo I missed putting the monitor speakers :-)... I wanted to do a review on these splendid machines the SL1200GR. Build quality is great and sound is crisp..but I want to review the beat mix which is the central thing..tried all three motor settings low medium and high torque..1) low torque :and It's a "listen" setting since the rotation to get up to speed and reach its stability the rotor platter has to make a complete revolution... and if you try to get your hands on the record before the rotor makes a full turn the platter tends to slow down and stop.. so low torque is exclusively for listening.. 2) medium torque: It's the perfect setting for djing use...i.e. it's the same as its mk2 or mk5 predecessor or more precisely to the M5G (we are talking about digital pitch) ... the start in initial acceleration and the rotation stability are like the mk5 (I think that at medium torque the engine force reaches 1.8kg ).. in this setting you can play with your hands by increasing or braking the puck as was the case with the old series and d I must say that they behave very well in this "no drift" mode and the same sensation I had on the mk5 ..but much closer to the m5g since we are talking about digital pitch )..anyway at medium torque I can confirm that putting two discs with the 1200GR is like putting them with its predecessors .. no indomitable behavior as someone had said and which I'm tired of hearing .. therefore to those who buy the 1200 GR I recommend setting it to medium torque (it comes out at high factory torque) .3)High torque: As for the high torque (and this is where people are convinced that the problem is the turntable and not the high torque and they go crazy because the tracks don't keep the mix!) you can mix with the high torque but once you launch the record you have to forget to touch the platter because the high torque compared to the medium torque will not allow you to push the disc with your finger to get it back in sync the power at 2.2 is too high and the motor cannot be handled .. therefore more precisely at high torque the engine does not react to the touches with the hand this is because it is at full power and does not feel the stresses ... to mix with the maximum torque once the disc has been launched you just have to work on the pitch and do pitch riding ... having said that I can't than to be enthusiastic about the 1200GR..I repeat set it to medium torque and you will have the same sensation during the mix of having its predecessor at hand ;-) 😉
Add a large washer to the feet. Run the bolt through the washer then the rubber foot. This should help to secure the tt or just order bigger feet... Helps to be a jack of all trades and 1 of the best DJs. Thanks for the review.
Great review bro well done!
its funny I modded my 1210 mk5 tables to have removable rcas and a power plug you could unplug from the base ..... did this about 4 years so much easier to deal with and the cables are easily replaceable nice to see they brought a new table out with those features, two thumbs up here ....
great review, i will always keep my 12003d
I still have my original Optimus prime too, wish I still had my jaba tho! Nice vid, great review
You don't sell your 1200s or 1210s they will out live us all.Best piece of equipment you can buy as a deejay or just a music lover who clooects vinyl.
I have had my pair since 1988 and 1992. Believe me whe I say I have been thru' speakers, aamp, mixers and slave amps as weel but the decks have stood their test of time.
An investment without a doubt.
If Technics have updated this product is simply to keep up with the every changing market and try to stay one step ahead of people like Vestax...
Great review mate
GREAT review!
Great work on this review! I was wondering about these and now I know...
where can i get my dj name on control vinyls like the one dj city got
ken ark 12inchskinz.com has em
ken ark I'm pretty sure those are slip mats and not control vinyls as you're thinking..
Great review but this deck just more for the hi fi stereo market, no vinyl original djs who like solid mixing will like a digital pitch control for example mk5g !! analog pitch is the best that was on the mk2s , for scratching this deck is fine if you swap the feet to make the deck stable , you could get technics 1200 MK2 or mk5 customise it up with LEDs etc much cheaper
They didn't aim at the DJ market because there is no point. More DJs are perfectly content with the cheap OEMs like Stanton.
The problem with Panasonic is that they don't understand who their primary consumers are. It wasn't audiophiles that were mad and signing petitions when they discontinued the 1200 turntable in 2010, it was DJs. The reason that they sold so many turntables was because of DJs period. We were the ones begging for them to bring them back and they repay us with an overpriced unit that is honestly no better than a 1200 MK5!
Cmon man dont be so harsh, the GR is gorgeous and built in japan, compared to the pioneer cdjs plastic crap made in malaysia that cost twice as much as the GR. The 90's are over mate, you cant buy japanese art with under 1000 € anymore.
Who cares about the DJs
The Technics SL1200 was NEVER designed as a DJ turntable. It was purely for the audiophile market. DJs only took to the SL1200 because of it's robust superior build quality and used them ever since! Fast forward to 2016 and Technics re-introduced their top-of-the-line SL1200 but this time badged it as the SL-1200G later followed by the cheaper SL-1200GR both of which are targeted for the audiophile market and NOT Djs. Fast forward to 2019 and only now can DJs say they truly have a deck designed specially for them, the SL-1210 MK7.
You are paying for sound quality and craft.all the other decks have generic "hanpin" or similar sourced parts but the Technics is bespoke.Get what you pay for...
@def creator Who cares about the Technics SL-1200GR......The real deejay turntables was the first generation SL 1200 AND SL 1100 FROM 1972 Not the crap mk2....since 1979 .I know because i was a deejay since 1976....
Excellent review!
I'm a gay Aussie DJ with some 40 plus years experience. In 1979, I went to a club I loved and the DJ, Paul said darling ya gotta try out these turntables. They looked shiny and new but when I saw they were direct drive, my heart sank thinking of how bad previous domestic direct drive turntables were because there was nothing made for a club and as for torque, pitch adjust, a target light and a stop start button, I thought it was too good to be true BUT as soon as I started using them that Summer, the rest is history. I've hung up my cans now as I'm 2 years off 60 years of age but I bought a brand new Technics SL1200 MK2 with an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge for playback use only in my bedroom. I wanted the first deck released because of my work history so a new 1200 and a Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP Integrated VacuumTube Amplifier, a Pioneer Pro CD player all fed into a pair of Wharfedale standing speakers. My man cave is were my 7.1 surround home cinema resides! Why Matsushita even thought of discontinuing the 1200 and the future decks amazed me. Every man and his dog started releasing copies of the 1200 to the point where it became pathetic. The Stanton ST150 was a great deck but all the others, fingers down the throat time guys and girls! The same was for CD players until Pioneer Pro CD players were released! They're great to use but unless like me you're an audio/visual engineer, the wave forms at the back along with the rest of the eye candy were just that....eye candy! As 2019 draws to a close, I wonder what the the future holds. Vinyl is surging ahead and new Technics SL1200 series decks should be made available with up to date engineering but leave the design alone. With Tractor and Cerato being used, 1200S will always be needed and the good thing with these 2 new formats is that with a switch through button on them, a vinyl DJ can use those switches
to bypass them and actually use them live with no hassles. I cannot believe I'm nearly 60! I don't look it or feel it but it's time for future DJs to step up and create magic and diamond dust for the next generation! Cheers people! Andrew from Australia!
I've had my 1210m5g's since 2006, Love them. Play, house ,DNB and hip hop and have never had to play on the pitch any more or less than any other Technics or Super OEM I've used. Technics of any series are still the best for low noise and gain before feedback for sure. The new Pioneer PLX1000's seem to feedback pretty early and are expensive AF, but if using Serato or Traktor like most people these days , I guess none of these potential issues really matter anyways.
Check out the new V12 by Denon. Awesome!!!! New contender finally.
Very informative review!
Good job mate!
DjcityTv , which turntable brand you recommend for deejaying then if technics 1200gr is for audiophiles ? What’s the best turntable for mixing more then scratching ? I’m old school dj , I had technics 1210 bought new year 1994 then sold them year 2000 , which I regret for rest of my life , I’m planning on again buying new turntables not sure what to buy , technics 1200gr / pioneer plx 1000 , plx 500 , audiotechnica , etc .
Great video 👌
Wonderful share! Might anyone know if the speed can be manually adjusted on this turntable if the strobe light indicates the need? This TT would be used at home. I am not a DJ so I have no idea if the slide mechanism to the right of the tonearm can be used to make micro adjustments to freeze the strobe light at the perfect 33 speed. Thanks!
so you think 1200 mk series are better than this gr....im tempted about to buy them...now i'm having a big problem deciding ....thanks
I've been using SL12x0 for decades, but went digital some years ago now, and when I recently needed to buy me a new "retro" tt for my setup I went for the the Reloop RP-8000, the Technics were simply to expensive compared to other competitors ... Sorry guys! But still some great memories with the SL's though :-)
I've just a pair of these and I'm struggling with the pitch on these, is it just a case of getting used to the digital pitch?
You killed it on this review (despite the UK "teckniks" pronunciation thing, haha).
The cost on these is tough without the features (pitch range and midi input in particular). I've got a Vestax Controller 1 but I still like the feel of 1200s. So smoooooth.
JamBurgler I remember how weird it was when I first heard Americans say 'techniques' back in the day. Like, nah mate, it's techniks innit. ;)
This is still ABSOLUTELY made for DJing - They're going with the tried and true formula for people who want the actual, OG Technics feel and performance. I doubt they'd have the massive pitch adjustment if it wasn't made for DJing (for a Technics, that is), as well as being cut down and obviously designed for club use with the heavy isolation and dampening.
They've even mentioned DJ's quite a few times in the information for this deck; It's made for DJing - just because it's doesn't have 1000 +/- pitch adjust and fifty start/stop buttons doesn't mean it's anything less. I'd rather have it like this.
Otherwise excellent review and production quality as always, Mojaxx.
It's made for both audiophile and DJ use though.
What is the size of the DJ turntable market actually? It's more niche than ever before.
Thanks for the review. Very useful
I Have Áudio Técnica 1240, Pioneer PLX 1000 and por Mk2. Have much difference This This Technics 1200GR for Technics 1200G?
My old MK2 will never get old. It works fine. Just like when I got them the first day. Nice vid tho
Always I have played with these in a club I have a lot of problems mixing... Finally I had to play with the cd players...
Great review. I'm having real trouble with understanding why these cost so much. They haven't changed a massive amount of things - Yet they've doubled (or more depending on when you purchased the originals) the price? I assume they've trapped themselves in that regard by charging a fortune for the 'higher grade' models.
Very pleasedI bought my Mk2 new in 2010...is it possible to fit the mk7 feet to the GR?..apparently they are more stable.
SL 1200 GR is it okay as a turntable for dj?
30 years ago I bought a second hand pair of Soundlab dlp1600's and a Kam 2 channel mixer. I learned how to beat match and how to fade. Then a few years later, I was working for a company and met a guy who was building his own mixer, he called his mixer the 'Itimidation', it had kills and effects, and because the company I worked for was creating the graphic design for the mixer, I got invited to Ministry Of Sound one Sunday to watch our company and this guys invention "the intimidation" mixer prototype being used by a DJ called 'Randall' showcasing it at Ministry, even later I still couldn't afford Technics, so I bought a pair of Gemini PT2400's and a 2 channel Gemini mixer with kill switches and I learned how to mix better using eq. Then the day finally came when I was offered a pair of used 1200's, and they were used! They had stickers all over them, the lids were cracked and the phono/ground leads had been repaired, but they had matching Technics logo slip Matt's.......
That was when I discovered how good Technics (I pronounce them Tek niks not Tek Niques) turntables were for DJ's....
The sturdy feel and confidence of knowing that these decks wouldn't jump at the slightest bump, and the revelation that was the power of the torque these decks had....I got blisters on my thumb, using it to slow down the pitch, and definitely built up my wrist muscles speeding the platter up because of the strength needed to do so.
I eventually started producing, Then I had kids.... sold everything except my vinyl, and wandered the Dad wilderness for years.
Then when I got back into DJ'ing, I was amazed at the progress, I bought a DJ controller, got Virtual DJ and dived back in......
Been keeping up and interested ever since
I have sinceprogressed to digital controller...
Long story short....
Technics have and always will be the best. Just wish I could afford a pair now.
Thanks for taking the time to read my story......
People are commenting about MK2, MK3, M3D, MK5 etc:
There was MK3 briefly. Then the M3D came out. The differences are slight, but the M3D is a better turntable and fixed an issue that the MK3 needed fixed. But the M3D had a problem with the pitch adjust when you used the instant pitch adjust and dragged the pitch adjust back to the middle. That is why the MK5 were made, it was supposed to fix all the problems with the pitch adjust.
M3D is kind of like the MK4.
People are commenting about Pitch Control and do not understand it:
Pitch control is important for all turntables. Pitch control also is used for different RPM's. Or damaged records sometimes. Technics did not explain how to use this function though in an instruction manual. Some companies did.
So, will this drive the price up on the used market?
My Reloop RP7000 does me fine , no wobbly feet either . Thanks West End DJ for the top service .
This. Similar quality, half the price.
I can't get any good info on using any DJ deck for home listening. Can you contrast and compare with Denon VL12 for home HiFi use.
SUPER QUALITY ❤️
Still got my MK2s, bought second hand, from 1999
whats with the red deck on your right (our left) is that a technics model with a straight tone arm ?? how did you get that arm on there? what does is feel like?
@mojaxx I'd like to do another video on these with different torque and brake settings while in use. I had em for some time now, and always thought I had em set up properly, but I was wrong all this time, spent some time reading the manual, tried different settings, and.... Oh boy it feels so much different, smoother, easy to mix etc. Paired with xone 96 it's a dream come true.
Try it!!!
What setting use now? Thank you for the comment
Whats the best setting for mixing ?
@@lp6132 I find that adjusting to the lowest torque setting works best for longer blends.
No problems with the feet. Sounds amazing and built like a tank
Just Bought a Brand New Pair of these - You can Scratch like a Demon on it and it Doesn’t Jump at all. Definitely different than my MK2’s that I have for Beat Matching. Take a bit of getting used to but Such a Beautiful Turntable.
How are they to beat match on? One of my 1200s needs a new tonearm, and im considering getting the gr instead. But i mainly scratch so I'll prob just swap the feet over and isnt a massive deal breaker. Is the digital pitch that bad to beat batch on?
@@NastyRhythm awesome to scratch on. Mine never jump out of the groove. Beat matching is definitely different. Not as enjoyable as my MK2 1210’s that I have. I’ve seen a review comparing the Black MK7 and the GR.
The guy said Althought the Black MK7 definitely feels cheaper than the GR it was much more like using a MK2 than the GR. if I’m honest I’d of rather bought a Really Nice pair of MK2’s than the GR’s. But you don’t know until you try these things do ya.
@@naughtystudios ah thanks for the reply mate. Yer I think I'll just get a sl1500c tonearm as they are a straight swap apparently. I love my 1200s, and the only reason i considered the gr was because parts are getting so expensive for the mk2s now. Plus you know, opening a new shiny pair of technics is a special experience haha the pitch does put me off. I had a pair of M5G's years ago and i found the pitch really weird on them.
Can you make a review of the Denon v12 Turntable for Djing. Thanks!
TECHNICS holds their value very well. Is always a investment to get one . Vinyls will apreciate the care.
mo have you tried out them pioneer turntables tryna find a video
It's fascinating how many DJ's still support the Technic Turntable when It's obvious that technic has no desire to support DJ's. Looking forward to a Mojaxx review on the Denon Prime Turntable!
DJ Angel Ortiz The company have always had a strange relationship with DJs. On the one hand, seeming to ignore them, and on the other, sponsoring the DMC champs for 20-odd years!
MojaxxVDJ definitely strange! Keep up the great work Mojaxx! You're doing a great service for the DJ culture. ✌🏼
Then you have a needle company (ortofon) reporting a drop in sales of their Concorde line but their audiophile line is doing great.
Jeff Force I am not trying to diminish what they have done for the DJ Culture but what have they done for DJ's in the last 10 yrs? They wouldn't even give Mojaxx a pair to demo!
Mate, put simply, this turntable is an enhanced version of the very model that vinyl DJs have sworn by for decades. Their market value holds (and in some cases appreciates) like no other piece of DJ equipment.
First off, I’m not a DJ, never was. The mk2 and the Stanton at the beginning of the 80’s were the tables to buy. I bought a mk2 and had absolutely 0 issues with it, none, not even a bulb replacement. Used the pitch control to speed up songs so I could squeeze one more song onto a cassette. It sat for a while in the 90’s but then a few years ago I hooked it up again and it just picked up where it left off. I’ve done a lot of KAB upgrades to it, but haven’t really noticed a big sound improvement except fir a new cartridge. I would’ve gotten a GR if anyone would’ve told me it was a vast improvement over my mk2, for the money but I haven’t really heard that.
Technics 1200 M5G , what do you think about ?
I agree that Technics is clearly not building a turntable for DJ's. but why would anyone need pitch control on a turntable if they're not using it for beat matching?
Indeed! great question !!!!
Fallback
If something is wrong with the circuits that regulate the rotation speed where it's not hitting 100% spot on you can use the pitch slider to compensate for it. If you want to experiment and see what certain music sounds like a bit brighter or duller by tweaking the speed you can also do that.
Granted, the quartz lock on the 1200 and 1200 clone turntables is so damn good the former rarely happens. I have a Gemini that was built at least 17 years ago and it's still dead on accurate as gauged by the strobe with quartz lock engaged.
@CryptidProductions I absolutely agree. I'm not a D.J., more of an audiofile. When first considering this turntable, I thought I don't need the pitch control, but then the light went on , and thought it'd be MUCH easier/cheaper to adjust / match the proper pitch than sending it in and paying A LOT for the tech. to repair or replace parts. Plus, NO DOWN TIME.😮 🙂
Is this the same coreless motor they have added to the mk7?
Is there a video for the sl1210 gr? Thanks
Even back in the early days couldn't afford technics turntables and still can't afford them. So am happy at a pair or reloop rp 4000 mk2's
I love my mkii’s to death.
I’d like to know how they compare sonically with the new models? Like for hardcore sampling guys and audiophiles?
I have a pair, they sound better. Noticably cleaner.
concidering in a proper setup both scratch turntables are stuck in between the mixer on the inner side and turntable number 3 and 4 on the outer side the horizontal movement is really going down so you can start ripping the shit out of your vinyls. if you only need 2 turntable to play you might as well switch to a winamp playlist play button pressing dj you dont need scratching what you need are balls :) ... anyway thx for the review and mentionening that horizontal problem its good to know for alot of people out there i think dont feel bad about me beeing a bit too honest some times :) i loe this channel so you guys keep going
I kind of feel sorry for Panasonic now. Thanks to this video, Panasonic will probably sell less of the new 1200s, since DJs signed the petition - and now a DJ saying, more or less, “don’t go for these” to other DJs who have been searching for a review. I think it was quite cool of Panasonic to listen to all the people behind the petition and start up its Technics branch again
Yeah, i feel the reviewer is sponsored by pioneer or something, lots of other people said the feet on the GR are GREAT and they don't cause problems at all for Djing.
Is your anti-skate set properly? Tracking force?
Great review!
When will these be available in the u.s. ?
SL-1200GR2 is out now; how will it compare?
Beautiful technic love the gray color is my favorite color to me 👍😎🔥🔥
$4000.00 = 10 OLD 1200'S.
1200s. Not 1200's.
Or 4000$ = one and a half pioneer cdj nexus 2000 made of plastic in malaysia , you choose ;)
Bought my 1200 new in '87. $350..still going strong.
Hey. Does anyone tried to replace insulators with those from 1200 Mk II? Is it possible ?
I have a pair and i'm delighted with them. Everything id expect from Technics. Still the top of the tree in my eyes. Worth mentioning I'm not experiencing any problems with the feet.
how have you found the digital pitch. Seems a few are complaining at it here saying they find it hard to mix compared to the analog pitch. Keen to know your opinion. Cheers :)
Yeah how is the pitch, Im hearing mixed reports, I have a pair on the way, I hope the pitch is tight.
Yeah I’ve found issues with the pitch with beat matching , I’ve had pioneer plx 1000’s and they seem to gel better when mixing, still getting used to the 1210 gr pitch, I’m not completely sold on them yet
Can please advise the manufacturing place of the production? Malaysia or Japan?
How and where did you get your slip mat from?
The SL1200 was never ment to be DJ turntable. Although this a great review it's not the right question. Still it's one of the best products ever made in the hifi industrie given the popularity but also production numbers, years of production and not many upgrades sins it's introduction. Oh and it is the best DJ turntable indeed. Even the new one.
Someone needs to make a break down video of the G and the GR or GAE so
we can see whats inside we need a close look at the inside of these
tables and see the built quality ...??? I'm tried of seeing the same'o
show off and set up videos "Lets see whats inside" Open it up and you
will get some real views???
Can you still do the trick of a platter kick by holding the 33 down and quickly pressing the 45?
Dj Morgan I also wonder to know it. Seems that if you do that it will activate the 78rpm mode. If it is the case, it's a very silly step back... that trick is awesome.
It is a nice little feature, i come across it by accident in the early 90's messing around and don't really touch the platter for mixing using this.
Me too. With a single "click" it goes to the exact place
just subscribed
GR 2 update? 😎
It looks like Technics was looking at Audiophiles on the SL- 1200GR, that’s why I think they still make the SL-1200M7. For DJ use, hence the softer feet on the GR.
My SL1200 MK2 is now 20 yo and it is still running like (almost) new ;)
So, jetzt ist der "Neue" SL1200 mk7 angekündigt der für DJing geeignet sein soll. Wenn der dann mal auf dem Markt ist, dann könnt Ihr den mal testen, macht wahrscheinlich mehr Sinn.
I picked up a pair of GRs earlier this year, I'm no "High-Roller", all ready to order a set of 1200 MK2 feet. Started playing on my GRs and completely forgot about the GR feet. Maybe Technics made a production change?
no change, I also have 2 1200GR, the feet are fine.. you can mix and scratch the platter it doesn't move and even if it were that it oscillates slightly it doesn't affect the head which remains firmly attached to the vinyl, I did. any test and how scratching a mk2!
Surprised DJCity has never reviewed the original Stanton STR8 / ST 150 or their new MKII's
Hi you mentioned preferring the black 1210, i've always had a 1200 and a 1210 to mix with, couldn't really tell you the difference if you'd ask me. So why choose one over the other?
jason saliou There are some occasional variations (dark greys ones marked 1200 in some territories) but generally the rule is that 1200s are silver, and 1210s are dark grey.
And the colour is the ONLY difference. They are otherwise identical.
I prefer the dark grey colour, is all. ;)
Did your platter have a wobble ?
Is there platter wobble I can see in the video
I feel like it is psychological warfare that Technics is having with DJs in modern times. It looks like it will take a miracle for Technics to come out with a Technics SL-1200 MK5 equivalent. But then again, who knows what the future holds for DJs around the world......
Great review of the product by the way Mojax. I always found your videos very helpful✌😊
Technics never gave a flying fig about DJs in the first place
All this praise about the 1200 can apply to any good deck in terms of longevity, some garrards are 60 years old and still going strong, in fact the ridiculous amount of circuitry in the 1200s Make them vunerable to failure more than a basic engineered turntable., Oh and the arm bearings are easily displaced.
do you still need 2x 2p