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1994-06-14 19:03Luke Youngblood Re: Technics 1200s - No More? (fwd) -Reply
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1994-06-14 19:03Luke YoungbloodThis probably means that we'll see the remaining 1200's drop to rock-bottom prices. The MK
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This probably means that we'll see the remaining 1200's drop to rock-bottom prices. The MK3 is a superior model, so it will probably take over as the standard of choice. There aren't too many differences though, mainly a higher torque direct-drive motor, for quicker pick-up. I find it hard to believe that 1200's haven't changed or advanced at all in the last 20 years or so (when were they invented, 1970-something or other?). In 20 years of R+D time, I'd expect to see rack-mounted cartridge-loading laser stylus turntables with digital tracking (jog and shuttle wheels) that never wear your records out because the needle doesn't physically touch the groove... Ahh... I can still dream about my own laser turntable...
quoted 1 line John Sweeney <jds@jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu> 6/14/94, 12:42pm >>>>>> John Sweeney <jds@jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu> 6/14/94, 12:42pm >>>
As I heard it, what's being discontinued is the SL-1200Mk2, in favor of the SL-1200Mk3 (which a few people have seen, but for the rest of us is, for the time being at least, vaporware). Think about it. Technics sell every 1200 they can crank out. It would be *stupid* for them to drop such an obvious cash cow. -Ed ---- john sweeney jds@jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu binary sound(imprints)