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Used but in really good condition. The Technics 1200 is a veritable legend amongst the DJ crowd. For decades, the deck has been the industry standard for DJ turntables. This means that if one was to DJ in a club and use the house decks, they would most probably be Technics 1200s. The Technics 1200 is quite simply the best DJ turntable around. Considering it has been industry standard for DJs for decades, you can’t go wrong if you’re wantin...

g to get in to DJing. Even though they are a little more expensive when bought second hand compared to a cheaper clone, they are much more sturdily built and tend to last forever. When searching for a second hand Technics 1200, try and avoid ones that have been used by DJs, even if you are a DJ yourself, because they will inevitably be in better condition. A good clue will be the cartridge listed in the sale: look for lower compliance cartridges intended for fidelity and home use rather than a DJ cartridge. Audiophiles will find a lot to like in the SL-1200. It has excellent dynamic range, fantastic stability of pitch and a wonderfully quiet background. It lacks some musicality compared to authentic audiophile decks by Rega and others, but the Technics 1200 is an excellent value for money turntable that is truly one of the best turntables of all time.

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