Technics SL-1200

...DJ scene, i learnt that Technics decks whether they are these or the SL1210's (black version) are and will stay the industry standard Professional DJ Turntable. I got my first one second hand for £280 with gold-plated plugs. This helped the sound quality, apparently. I then purchased a 2nd one brand new with a 2 channel mixer, for £450, inc Cart and needles. They are so easy to use. The strobe light on the front helps you find which speed the deck ...
...needed to mix. The Technics deck is direct drive, rather than belt driven. This enables you start the deck moving in less than 0.1 secs. The platter is stable as well which enables you do spin-backs with ease. I bought mine on the basis of becoming the next generation Scratch DJ. I wanted to enter the Technics World Mixing Championship Finals, obviously never got there. The best piece of advice about these babies is they hold their value even if ...

Mister_C 27.04.2002 (28.04.2002) · Read full review
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...better than the industry standard-the Technics SL1210 or SL1200-but none, in my opinion, come close. These are the best selling decks there are, so surely that shows how good they are. With +/-8% pitch, and very quick start up times, no wonder nearly all top DJs choose Technics as their weapon. The Technics decks have been around for years, but still look ready for business. Although there is no difference performance wise, I prefer the Technics ...
...retro look, these decks would look at home anywhere, not just in the big clubs. Most of the cheaper decks copy the same layout as the 1200s and 1210s, which has now become the industry standard layout, though they cannot match their performance. The only small problem with them is that the pitch fader clicks into place at 0% pitch, which can make mixing around the 0% pitch mark a slight problem, though this has been altered on the soon to be released ...

djjacko 14.04.2001 · Read full review
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...you haven't heard of the Technics SL1200, then you have no interest in djing... The decks are nice and sturdy as it's aluminium casing weighs in at a hefty 11kg. so if you're doing gigs, you'll need to build up those muscles if you want to move quickly! there is a high amount of torque and they are VERY easy to use! These decks are only for the true DJ's out there... at 0.025% WRMS this means that two tracks playing at the same speed are not going ...
...only downfall is the slight lack of featires compared to some of the newer models. Stylus's are easy to find for these decks and so you can scratch away to your hearts delight! Never invest in cheap decks. If you can afford these, they are a worthy investment, you can only learn properly on these. Belt drives and low torque decks only serve to delay your progress, as you really can't learn to mix or scratch properly on belt drives. Prices tend ...

PollyErrington 10.03.2005 · Read full review
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...is not that accurate. This simply doesnt happen with Technics 1200/1210's -Durability, they really can take a good hammering, I can be a lot riugher with them then other decks, and i have NEVER had a record skip while im in the middle of a mix with my 1200's. ...

na271082 29.07.2004 · Read full review
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The technics decks have been known as the "the best decks" for many years, but over the past year there have been many new decks that have been brought out that in my opinon are better that the technics. For example the Vestax PDX-2000 and the Vestax PDX-d3s are in my opinion a lot better that the technics sl-1200 if you compare the starting times the vestax decks are faster the have more pitch control a heavier tracking weight, reverse play, and ...

micbacon 21.02.2001 · Read full review
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Technics are the most sought after and popular decks on the market, closely followed by vestax. however although vestax are a cracking set of decks, almost every d.j. will notice that most venues are sticking by there guns and leaving technics in the clubs. i think the main reason is that they have always been reliable and are very hard wearing. All though i am not very technically minded, I know that technics do pretty much everything that i need ...
...the residual value on these decks is briliant, and they could never be blamed as a bad buy. I know that if mine ever got stolen or lost, i would not hesitate in buying exactly the same decks again. there would be no need to upgrade. (so the Vestax can spin backward at the touch of a button), so what. Dont delay, buy today. you wont be sorry. ...

daylight 13.10.2001 · Read full review
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The Has Got To Be The Best Deck Every Produced, But Just Because It's The Pro's Favourite Doesn't Mean To Say That It's The Only Deck Available. There Are Lots Of Manufacture's Revealing More Decks Each Year. To Be Honest I Think The Technic's Deck Needs A Bit Of A Sprucing Up. This Deck Has Stayed The Same For Several Years Now A I Personaly Think That It's Time To Change. I Would Also Consider The Stanton Deck Or The Gemini Which Does Look And ...

fantasystudios 27.12.2000 · Read full review
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...very good quality decks, they don't have the history behind them like technics and I feel technics have had these decks around now for 20years and it is only really now that some serious competition has developed, that tells you something. The bottom line technics are a pleasure to use! ...

andy_gardner_007 28.08.2002 · Read full review
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...of dj flux . the technics are not on a belt drive like the kam decks . the mechanically run. if you want to buy these new from any djing catalogue the lowest price is £700. this may seem a lot but they are the best. every club in the uk uses these decks so if you want to work in a club then you have to get used to these decks.any serious dj should invest in these decks. ...

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