BETTER Than Hi Res? TECHNICS SL-1210GAE Limited Edition Record Player!
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To celebrate the 55th anniversary of their iconic line of record players, Technics has released the SL-1210GAE limited edition turntable. An instant collector’s item for the lucky few who snag one of the 1,000 units available world wide. Playing music on the SL-1210GAE is as good as streaming hi-res audio -maybe better. Is it the best record player of 2020?
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Didn't it come with a Nagaoko cartridge?
@@martinvegas1327 It does not ship with a cartridge of any kind.
@@martinvegas1327 Jup, comes with a Nagaoka JT-1210 cart, but it's not preinstalled.
At the end of this year, Nagaoka will release their new lineup of cartridges that will have the same design (nicknamed the "pigsnout" for obvious reasons).
If this is the turntable I've been waiting for?
Nope, the SL-1200G I already have is basically the same but in matte silver instead of black.
It's literally as good as you said, I can confirm that.
Adding a liquid tonearm damper to it makes the 2M Black sound even better!
@Kristi Wright £4000 here in the uk and comes with a cartridge!
"...not a review...." (invisible wink via slight grin.) Well done.
*It is not a review,* but I'm not going to lie and say I didn't enjoy the crap out of this system and think it sounds GREAT!!!
Technics and Pioneer have been some of my favorite brands going way back to the analog-only days of the '70's.
I am very happy with the two Technics SL1200 MKII Turntables I purchased back in 1986 for $300 each. They still kick ass. Direct Drive forever !!!
I don't understand how you only have 75k subs, I just subbed and all your videos have production quality easily on par with the giant tech youtubers
We're only about a year and a half old, and it takes time. That and HiFi is a pretty small niche, but we are growing -fast. Thank you so much for tuning in and for subscribing!
Maybe a month or two ago I got involved in a live session with Andrew and wrote something like " your videos are good but darko is doing better suggesting additional footage from the gear to be included in the videos ". I pleasantly notice that you have not only improved the vidoes but you have also included some fancy graphics which adda to the already excellent quality of the videos.
Congratulations,
Cheers from Tehran ( yes we listen to music here )
Your movies are so calm and kind to listen to. I like the way you present the stuff. Keep doing. Congratulations.
Thank you very much!
Old school Technics fan here. I have 3 of them (1980’s models) and love them all. This new model is wildly overpriced, 4K is crazy, but fair play, those who wish to buy it will pay the ticket price. Personally I just prefer the look of the old ones, but it’s good to see Technics back on the scene. Great brand.
I totally agree. I have here an SL-Q3 with original pick-up system. I think the turntable presented here does not have it easy against the SL-Q3.
I have an SL-Q33 black and also a silver one. Incredible pieces of machinery both. No nonsense, built like a tank & very cool looks. Can not fault them. I recently acquired a more expensive SL 1600 mk2 that’s been customized but I’m leaving that until next month to try, after I get it tested by my hifi guy. Certainly cannot fault the SL-Q33, love that model!!!
Great overview of this table. A few years back, I was forced to replace my beloved SOTA Sapphire. (9” SME/Oracle 345 arm, Grado Master cartridge, Nordost cable). While lamenting its loss, the SL1200 GAE came out. I had the SL D202 back in college. Decidedly low budget, but it ran for over 35 years. So, I went for the 1200 GAE because of the wonderful experience I had with the D202. I was expecting decent sound, but nothing on par with the Sapphire. Got to say though, I have been pleasantly surprised. Its arm tracks in the grooves equally well, handling the heavy Grado cartridges I like with ease. The biggest thing is the quiet noise floor. Grado’s pick up motor and power supply hum easily. It never was a big issue for me, but it was there. That disappeared entirely when I mounted it on the GAE. The other improvement was with rumble, GAE is noticeably quieter than the Sapphire I had.
For me, the 1200 GAE has been truly a joy to own. Of course, at $4K there are other choices that rival it. Nonetheless, if someone wants a true high-end table, that is easy to setup, whose arm will work with virtually any type of cartridge, small footprint, plus bullet proof reliability. The new 1200 GAE or G is an easy recommendation. That is, if you can find one. For a table that supposedly too expensive. They sure do seem to sell out fast. With that sleek black look, I would expect no less of the 1210.
The downside of any turntable is my wife stomping around the house like a friggin' T-rex when I'm trying to listen to my records.
change the wife
@@FuzzyAnkles Or get a 1200.
She most be really heavy
This really made me laugh. I feel like my whole family stomps by the turntable if and only if it’s running.
For your sake Chris Smith I hope your wife doesn't look or eat like T-Rex. If she does it might be time to buy a CD player. Any other remedy is going to cost you a small fortune.
Looks sharp, but if I'm fantasizing about getting an upper tier turntable I am imagining a McIntosh MT5 (or MT10).
Love the cartridge I have the 2M Bronze which brings up a question. What would be the typical cartridge to turntable price ratio? I might have thought that for the consumer that would pay this much for a turntable would opt for a higher priced cart?
How many turntables or any piece of audio equipment do you know had a 30+ year production run ??? That is success for you. My 34 year old Technics SL1200 MK IIs are still kicking ass !!!
I discovered your channel a few months ago and although most of the equipment is out of my price range, I still very much enjoy watching your videos because I have such a passion for learning about all things HiFi. I really appreciate all of the hard work you and your wife put into each of your reviews and other videos such as this-- it's very apparent that you love what you do.
Anyway, I hardly ever comment on RUclips videos because I'm usually viewing from my TV... but I pulled out my phone super quick to comment here because I saw the GORGEOUS white vinyl that you had on top of that beautiful Technics turntable, and I totally freaked out with excitement! ROBYN - BODY TALK... Well-placed, my friend. Anyone who listens to Robyn earns automatic points from me; but the points quadruple if someone owns her music on vinyl! Either yourself or your wife (or perhaps both of you) has excellent taste in pop artists. I believe I own just about every one of her albums & singles that have been pressed on vinyl, as well as collaborations she has done.
I feel much better now that I've gotten some of that excitement out. Thanks for all of your really cool, well thought out & informative videos!
Robyn is a favorite in this house. Thanks for watching!
i´ve watched the video of the brand being talked about ,why the release of this turntable and they also have a specially made nagaoka cartridge and stylus ,in the U.S. they don´t have cartridge and stylus or you just prefered this very good cartridge and stylus from Ortofon?wich i also installed one on a turntable i bought from technics the SL-1500c also black ,regards
I had a pair of 1210s back in the day, loved them. For me personally the first time you play a good recording on vinyl it just feels better to me than digital, could be the process of playing it rather than just clicking play or even a touch of nostalgia mixed in. Anyway thnx for the vids
This whole set up is killer. Awesome job on this one.
Appreciate it! Thanks for watching as always!
Tears coming to my cheeks remembering my 80's DJ past and how I was captured from this GE grandfather, the MKII. As I am not a Bezos relative, I'll continue to play the state lottery so I can replicate your analog dream team. Yes, guilty as charge, I simply love the SU-G700, or as my wife will say "lights, buttons and electronic gizmos, it seems you'll never grow up"
Back in the days, my very first turntable was the SL-2000 which was all-black too. Granted it was an entry-level turntable, but forty some years later, I still miss the damn thingy. It was a real looker!
Just manage to buy one of the few SL1210GAE’s left in the UK with the Nagaoka JT-1210 cartridge.
It replaces my old Mk2, so hopefully a big step up.
No reason to hope. It will sound much better. The difference from the MK2 to the GR was huge. I can only imagine how much better the G (GAE) is.
First of all, thanks for your cool and calm reviews (and advertorials)! I believe the first time I suscriped on someones RUclips-channel ;-)
I need to replace my technics 1200mk2 and thinking of 1500C or 1200GR, just for listening (suggestion? because GR is much cheaper then your 'reviewed' GAE). I will use the technics SU-G 700 amplifier you're familiar with and got to have the right speakers. Your JBL L 100 and Klipsch Heresy IV reviews are very, very catchy, but I saw that you also had the change to listen to the Technics SB-G90 speakers. How are these Technics speakers, in this context, compared to the JBL and Klipsch?
Hope to hear from you, all the best from Holland!!
Technics was my first Home theater Receiver in 1996. The Technics Turntables are Legendary especially the SL1200. All the best Dj in history use it . I Really love that limited edition one and also the setup .I enjoy this video a lot . Thank you guys , have a wonderful weekend.
They've made some impressive products over the years. I just wish they were easier to get. Appreciate you watching!
Andrew Robinson they are . Thank you for replying and for a great video.
Andrew, Do you like the Technics Sl 1500c better than the AlvaTT? Please explain
Nice to see you got a great sponsorship opt from Technics. Hope more come your way. The single vendor setup in this case is awfully tempting.
Really appreciate that, Chris!
Andrew have you tried, by any chance, SU-G700 with Klipsch Heresy IV? I am thinking about such setup but I find it hard to find a store with both products to check.
High praise- that’s for sure. Having said that, I’m glad that you stuck your neck out. I’m not a format warrior. I play CDs, SACD’s, digitally stored music, streams from Tidal and records on my SOTA Nova, with the 2M Black cart. I agree with you, often the analogue output is better than digital. A case in point is the Saint Saens Symphony #3 “Organ” on thé Reference Recordings label. Nothing comes close to the sound quality. When the huge organ pipes dig down into the lower ranges, oh my word - I can literally feel it and I get goose bumps - terrific.
...and I as a pipe organ tech/builder for over 31 years now, am glad you enjoy the deep bass from and all acoustic - wind blown instrument (O; The Telarc recording is very good too!
Gary Smith. Yes, I agree, the Ormandy recording is very good too.
Great review! You have a bit of the mid-century look going on in your home-looks great. You’ve reviewed 2 of the 3 retro classics, the Heresy and the L100. With these models gaining popularity, I hope you plan on reviewing the Wharfedale Linton Heritage. It seems it would be another contender for that mid-century retro design choice many audiophiles would like to pair their turntable with.
Wonder how it would compare to Linn LP12 with the same cartridges on them.
Oh that's just a wonderful piece of kit! I had been looking for an sl1200 for a number of years. About a year ago i was lucky enough to score a decent MK-2 version for not a big cost. The thing that makes me kick myself was just taking so long to pull the trigger. The new upper models just seem to be on another level! 4g's isn't chicken feed, BUT in the world of higher end turntables it's pretty freaking reasonable. Now I just need to hit that lotto... 😉
I was lucky to find one in Denmark. With the included nagaoka technics edition pickup. I'm head over heels. :)
I've broadcast on a couple of radio stations over the years where the sl1200 were a stable for playing vinyl. This is the go to turntable even if it has no balanced output it still sounds awesome.
I wonder, will there be a SL 1210G like the silver sl 1200G?
Beautiful TT. Thanx for showcasing it for us.
Glad you enjoyed it!
What a gorgeous work of art, the entire system really. Very cool idea to get all pieces in home at once. I'm so jealous!
I appreciate that you said this particular album and recording was superior on this setup compared to the digital format. I think that makes so much more sense than these blanket statements that are spread around of which media form is superior. I would love to experiment with something similar on my own.
In my experience I have gone as far as to hear the Clearaudio Statement at Axpona on one of those money is no object systems. Knowing that's as good as it gets and finding that I preferred the digital music they played on the same setup shortly after sealed the deal on which format I prefer when it comes to sound quality. The funny part is it actually killed spending money on incremental gains for turntable sound in my setup. If I wouldn't be happy with a $200,000 turntable I figured what difference would spending a $100 here or there tweaking things make.
Don't get me wrong I am still a vinyl lover and a big fan of the ritual of digging through bins in various shops to find a piece of history to bring home and enjoy start to finish. I just realize now that in this format it's enough to buy something you're happy with and enjoy the music. Whether you spend a few hundred bucks or thousands of dollars, just appreciate it and have fun.
My favorite table I own is an old Technics SL-Q2 with an Ortofon 2M Red. I bought the table for $20 used in rough shape. After some TLC and adding the Ortofon cartridge, it's perfect in my humble opinion. Seeing how this thing is still chugging along after all these years, I'd imagine anyone who purchases this new table in your video is going to be one heck of a happy camper for many years to come.
A bit of a ramble, and I feel like this is going to come off as me saying digital is superior, but that's not what I mean. You navigate these topics far better than I ever could, Andrew. This is why you have a channel and I do not LOL! I appreciate what you do. Solid content as always.
i don´t agree in one thing the problem is not being digital ,the problem is the 70´s(when it was developed) cd format that is so limited that a vinyl record if in conditions with a tuned turntable would sound always better, when DAT came out in the 80´s the first sony model was above any average person budget including the cassettes, but it was a good quality digital source, even records made from DAT tapes for vynil were incredible better than the cd version of it but to the point of never hearing the cd again ,that happened with several cd´s i bought and after listening and searching if my system had anywhere a problem, i realize the problem was the cd,wich i spend above average on a good cd player that today is still working perfect with no problems but not everyone as the money or the knowledge to do that,normally there were shops that had average prices and good quality components that you could ask ,and they would conect the components so you could hear and the technitian would make sugestions to improve it not staying above the person´s budget,but this was when people worked in stores ,no internet available and people lived with the money of their own stores, i had to close a family business since the early 60´s in 1994 ,because people started to buy this tiny systems that had all in one box that with luck everything would work ok for at the most 5 years, and i own systems that work today perfect that were from my great parents ,one of them in mono but with a sound quality superior to most of modern systems till 5K ,but you had to wait 30 minuts after putting it on before using it, it had to heat before use and mono with two speakers that even looking to the speakers the sound it seems coming from every particule of air ,this was the first concept of surround, developed in the 80´s, is like saying nakamichi are the best decks ,i experimented all the top decks from nakamichi since the 70´s and always found better in several categories ,the pioneer high-end deck from each catalog they release, so nakamichi only that turntable that sounds great but is always failing, needing service, and it doesn´t mean it´s better but for a person who don´t know how things work or doesn´t want to learn about it ,it´s the better one it auto corrects it self each second of the record or vinyl , regards
Excellent first look. I really enjoy it when you do a complete system overview/review like this.
I know I asked earlier this year but, could you do a similar video on Yamaha's Hi-Fi line. Especially the new A-S3200 integrated or the separates with the speakers, GT-5000, and CD-S3000. Everyone has done the A-S2100 and down. I think you would be the only one to do a video like this.
Could you also do a video on your personal opinion on CD players in the era of streaming and vinyl & industrial design brands outside of audio that stand out to you?
We would love to feature Yamaha on the channel. Fingers crossed.
Another great "not a review" video. It really comes down to equipment, I never heard a digital version of a track that sounded better than analog. Then again, I spent 5x more on my analog setup. Keep up the great work. My favourite HIFI channel for sure.
Thank you so much!
So finally a true successor to the 1210mkII? I’m glad they’ve upped the production to 210 additional units. That gives me chance to purchase two of them 😎
Wow. Great review. Just found the Turn table and cartridge for my dream set up. Beautiful. To round this off I’d love to have the Technics SA-1000A (the black version) and / or a McIntosh MC275 all on top of a four eyes woodworking black walnut record credenza. And bookending that with a pair of JBL L100’s with Black grills. “So choice.”
Great review, and man oh man does this Technics SL 1210GAE look so aesthetically sweet, and can only hope the audio experience is just as good as you described it as it could definitely be the turntable I'm looking for. Only barrier is the price is a wee bit out of my budget. I see you briefly compared to the SL 1500c, but how does the SL 1210GAE stack up to the Fluance RT85, U orbit plus, music hall classic, and technics 1200GR? Is the technics 1200GR compare better to thus 1210 GAE? Thanks and love the channel!!
Haha, I love the Ferris Bueller quote thrown in at the end.
I own several quality TTs including a beautiful Kenwood KP7010 & a Linn Sondek LP12.
I would kill for this turntable, my god that's a thing of beauty!
..... Keep up the good work, I love your reviews 👍👍
Agree! It's gorgeous.
That TT looks so awesome! I love my 1500c, but wouldn't mind getting one of these if I had the spare change. I wonder if Technics will ever make non-dj version of this table like the 1500c?
Great video!
I have the FISHER MT 6250 Direct Drive Turn table, good to this day. Solid construction.
Thought about grabbing one of these, but my wife thinks we need to "pay the mortgage" smh
Only place I can find them now are European sites.
The fit and finish of that turn table looks to be quite nice. I'm sure it is even more so in person vs on camera.
Absolutely. I can only imagine what a brand new unit is going to look like. This is the review sample that has been passed around and whomever had it last was not gentle with it. Thanks for watching!
did i miss the part where you talk about the computer inside? you show a usb update port but i heard no mention of what its updating....
Great video. I own the Technics Sl-1200gr and I love it, worth every penny.
Same here! Agreed!
Great review Andrew
Thanks for your videos you're the best I want to build home theater system I have vintage sony mhc rv8 Can I start with its speakers with new av receiver and subwoofer or what should I buy first and thank you a lot dude
You guys already adapt the rca connectors or still cable attached to the turntable? Wich is messed up
The new Technics have RCA jacks underneath, so you can use your own high quality cables!
@@mikek.4211 wich by a study made by sound engeniers it´s not better or in a measure machine no improvement registed but they look good but can also destroy the inputs or outputs of a device you own due to excessive weight, the normal cables have a good section of copper or they weren´t used by every brand in the world ,is the same with bi-wiring not a possible improvement just a retrocess in evolution why use more if less is better
Great “review” Andrew!
Been looking at the 1500c but decided on the P1 (which I listen to with my Grados) and my P2 which I have in the living room paired with Elac.s F6’s and a Yamaha 5830 receiver.
I’ve had the itch to swap one of the Rega Carbon’s for an Mp110 from my previous deck but I really like the tracking of the carbon on my old Lp’s.
Well. Stay safe!
never ever tried it, is it good as they say
Rui Cameira yup great tables!
Just wait until you go down the "upgrade" path with the Rega. I put that in quotes because they aren't upgrades, it's a list a crap you have fix the second you want to change anything about the table. I do recommend the 110 though. Be aware, you don't have anti - skate on your table, so you may run into distortion problems.
david davidson
That is true if would want a to replace a cart with a different tracking force I would need to remove the arm and adjust the magnet as well as make sure the cart height is level.
So far I’m happy the way it sounds with the original set up.
@@lawrencecabrera5937 normally a person buy´s a good turntable and the first thing he does is changing the cartridge without knowing if it will improve his turntable or will make it work out of tune, that happened a lot in late 70´s , i all the good turntables bought that were really good i kept the original cartridge and stylus and after all this years i notice that they sound perfect and not even buying a expensive new cartridge & needle would not make it sound better , but would change all original settings that made the turntable considered very good when it was bought, regards
Congratulations 🥇🎉
1st time Ferris Bueller has been evoked in a Audio review 😉 apart from it being about the soundtrack.
I for one salute you sir ✊
We all needed a new anniversary somewhere between golden and diamond. Thanks Technics marketing department! 😂
Thanks for this review. One question: I thought this new turntable from Technics was supposed to come equipped with a new Nagaoka cartridge. Any idea why you didn’t get a unit with that cartridge included?
I have no idea why I was not given that cartridge. To be clear, I do not say that a cartridge is not included, I simply say it is not pre-installed. I know that may be semantic, but since Technics was not clear with us re: cartridge(s), nor did we ever get the Nagaoka, it's how I had to phrase it.
Andrew Robinson Gotcha. Nagaoka’s MP series cartridge is a big winner in my opinion, so I’m really curious about how that new cartridge sounds. Anyway, thanks for the reply, and the always professional presentation in your videos.
@@Barcik131 It's a proprietary Nagaoka and it's only on non US models. And yes, the Nagaokas sound crazy good on these 1200's. I have a couple for my GR.
mmmbbq Thanks for the info.
Hey Andrew, were you using the built in phono stage on the SU-G700 or where you using something else ??
We used the built in on the SUG700.
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Wonder how does the phono itself compare to other quality phonos??
With that in mind, it helps to make this TT a good investment of it's up there with a quality stand alone phono.
A White head shell might make that whole table Pop . But,That table is beautiful.
Nice Channel.
That's a very nice turntable and am pretty sure it will serve well for discerning listeners. But I just saved $4000.00 by passing it up. :)
Louis Dorato Savage comment of the year lmao
Assuming it's not sold out first. The last limited edition one sold out extremely fast.
it would be a good turntable compared to what i´ve seen but the price is not normal, it might be ofensive for some people so much money for so less, there are available in 2nd hand ,cheaper turntables from the brand some better others as good as or even better and not for 4K , regards
I think you sold me on this set up ,
So funny to think Technics would be the one to bring FET back to market .
I’m definately going for the 1200G. Heard so many good things off other turntable users. One in particular prefers it to a very expensive VPI table. Says it all really
Great video Andrew as always. I own the technics SL1200G it's a tank, a real hulk of a TT , I've it coupled to a ortofon 2m bronze , best sounding deck I've ever had , I agree fairly pricey but will probably be the last deck I ever buy.
As a former DJ i have a huge amount of appreciation to the dedication Techincs always put into their line of turntables, would love to own one again. Awsome video my freind.
You sold me. I have the money but might soon find myself to be a single man post purchase (lol). You said something interesting about changing the cartridge based on the record being played. Would you be interested in covering that in a future video? Thanks and love the content.
Definitely. We've reached out to Ortofon. Let's see if they play along. :)
I own a single record that came as a box set (The Resistance by Muse) that I have never even played. I am pretty much 100% streaming, with very occasional CD (actually usually 5.1 DVD audio). My parents have a decent collection of vinyl though, so I still enjoy videos like this to try to learn more about it. I may want to try to set them up with a decent vinyl set up, though not anywhere remotely close to this level. As usual I enjoyed another video by you that had very little direct relevance to me.
Sponsored by Technics? So it's not a real review. But then again I appreciate the honesty. Much much better than those videos which rave about a product just because they are paid to...
This video (as is stated) was sponsored by Technics and is not a review (also stated). We always disclose when a video is sponsored. ALWAYS. That said, our impressions of the turntable and system are honest.
I do love limited edition, it's a great way of charging way over price for something. Even Harbeth are now doing it.
But the SL-1210GAE is not priced higher than the non-limited stainless steel version.
Damn idk about 4 Gs but that’s fucking nice. If I had the extra cash I actually would pick it up
Excuse me while I sneak into my kids college fund. 😁
I'll take two please!
This is a beautiful turntable! I appreciate when hi-tech meets art.
Couldn't agree more!
I love that you agreed to do this video. I hate that since you agreed to do this video, I'm probably going to be broke in the very near future...keep up the great work.
Ha. Thank you, sir.
Hey Andrew, thanks for adding something else to my "things I want but will probably never get" list. Question, why don't you do any headphone reviews? Is this because you don't like headphones much or some other reason? Thanks.
I own the SL-1200G ... Is this version an updated version?
Me too. 1200G is excellent.
I think is just that is limited, they are otherwise the same.
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A little research suggests this is just an SE version and basically the same as my SL-1200G which also sounds superb 👍
I also use the Nagaoka cart. MP200
@@ProjectOverseer great chris, I have the mk5 with a MP-200 aswell, id love to someday take a listen to the G, what a beauty.
You never heard a record rival a CD or digital ? Oh man... you never heard my system !!! Mine features the Technics SL-1200 MKII Turntable. It has a sound all its own. When comparing 100 records to the CD counterpart - no comparison. The turntable won the contest each and every time.
Surprised no MC cartridge was supplied... good as the 2M Black is. Nice to see a review of this type though..
The SL10 was a very nice unit as well.
Great, I like the early Technics turntables, old school is much better built, end of story
Gerry K Those old tables are gold. The similar model turntable SL-1200GR is $2000.
I bought the 1200G and sounds amazing , I must imagine how the 1200GAE must sound.
I have it connected to a yamaha as1200 integrated amp, Klipch rf7 MK1 and project phono tube ds. Cartridge is a entry level denon dl110 and sounds good.
The sound will be the same as the GAE , I also have the sl1200 G.
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I'm upgrading my cartridge what do you recommed?
@@gerardopadilla4393 Hi Gerardo , so you too have a 1200g so I can't advise you on just how good the 1200g is as you already know. Onto cartridges, depending on where you are in the world, I would highly recommend Nagaoka especially the MP200 it's the deep pink/purple one, as these use a Boron cantilever which is superior to the Nagaoka MP150 and lower , its a moving magnet cartridge and Boron is usually associated with MC cartridges, they track at 1.5 to 2grams and sound better than you would expect at that price point they can be tricky to obtain in certain countries like here in the UK I got mine from ebay directly from Japan. I wouldn't use anything less on such a hugely impressive turntable, I hope this has been useful. Regards Peter.
What’s the difference between the 1200GAE and the 1200G apart from the colour
The arm is of a better material. I think that’s all. Oh and the limited edition badge 😬. I’m curious to know how this would compare to the new Rega p10. I doubt this would beat it on performance even though this is a more user friendly device but any first hand experience and I’m all ears…or eyes.
Both the GAE and sl1200 G have the same magnesium alloy tone arm, the difference between the two are , the Gae has slightly better damping in the feet , the strobe light can be turned off ,and of course the plinth anniversary badge, the same chip sets used the same motor, and from new the GAE comes complete with a limited edition nagaoka cartridge specially made for it . The GAE also has more finely brushed aluminium top plate . I think that's the difference between them.
Great vid!
Thanks for the report. I wanted to buy the SL-1200GR, but I bought the SL-1200MK7 (all in black) instead due to being $700 less. I use it for listening to vinyl and not for DJ'ing. To me it sounds great and I have put the Nagaoka MP-200 and the Sumiko - blue point #2 and it can handle them very well.
I cannot find a review of the SL-1200MK7 as a vinyl listening turntable, all the reviews I find are DJ oriented due to the market audience Technics wanted to focus with the SL-1200MK7. Too bad because it is a great regular turntable.
It would be great to have someone compare the SL-1200MK7 to the SL-1200GR for any sound quality differences.
Cheers!
Probably if you are looking for a comparison you can check the SL-1500c instead of the 1210 mk7, probably the same turntable but with an integrated phono preamp and that comes with an ortofon red cartridge (and of course without dj stuff and roughly 300€/$ more expensive). On paper the 1200GR have a lot of improvements, but it's difficult to say how much the impact would be while listening.
@@karellen00 Yes, good idea. I knew about the SL-1500C. I will seek out the comparison. Cheers!
Very much appreciate your comments and point of view. Very few reviewers of very expensive gear, will admit that well done digital, sounds better than analog records. I agree with this. I will admit that a really well recorded LP, on very fine equipment, can, most of the time, sound nearly identical to a cd made from the same master. I have two instances, where I have identical cd and LP, and listening casually, there is extremely little difference, only when I concentrate and listen for it.
the problem is that when using analog instruments ,digital couldn´t differentiate what were efects as in analog ones with noise so all lp´s from the 40´s till some years ago couldn´t sound as good as the vinil ,today there are lp´s that use a lot of guitar efects and the cd can already make them sound good but everything else is diferent ,the cd sound and the vinil ,as an example if you hear a beatles cd i can assure you that they never sound like they sound today the original recordings had a total diferent sound as in higher quality ,but this happened with all bands that uses guitars ,that ´s why younger people listen to old bands and say ,this was so bad ,in reality they are not hearing the same sound people listened when those Lp´s came out ,other example is Nirvana ,i really didn´t like it´s nevermind cd allthough i already knew the band since they release their first album and also a early release of in bloom single by sub-pop and i listened the nevermind cd and said how bad this version sound, after a lot of years i was listening to the aniversary edition of nevermind and said there in bloom sub-pop version and i wanted to show to some friends how good was this version but when playing the cd i listen and it sounded the same as the nevermind version ,well i just went home and looked for the nevermind in vinil that i think i never had heard it and when playing the record was like a new recording , the guitars sound as they were suposed to and the diference is huge ,the cd sounds real bad compared to the record ,as an example the siamese dream from smashing pumpkins sound very good in cd the guitars , but if one listens to the record it´s other world ,incredible good recording , there´s one cd that sounds great and it´s only guitars ,voice, drums, the first rage against the machine album ,today when making sound to a live concert indoors a lot of sound engeniers use the cd to be sure if the sound is correct, in the 80´s i remenber using the Soul mining from The The, regards
is this Turntable also for DJING?
Suppose you could.
Some DJ's are using the 1200GAE and 1200G for that purpose.
@@michaelhorgan9525 imagine that, hauling around sl1200 G and GAEs at nearly 40lb in weight each, no gym membership required. 😳
I have the G model and I love it.
WOOOOOOOW‼️ Absolutely beautiful unit.
The console everything is sitting on is pretty substantial and I like the design. I know it's not the point of vid, but do you have any info on it? Brand, dimensions, that sort of thing? Thanks.
Nevermind, it's in the video description. Cool.
Highly recommend it. We have a review of it somewhere on the channel if you want to know more.
You should try to play some of the Pink Floyd ,Dire straits even Allan Parson. Nice vid thx sharing.
Until now (perhaps) IMO Pioneer did a the best job making an "audiophile" DJ style TT with the PLX1000.... and it is priced right too.
I love this!
Thanks for the Review Andrew. ~Peace
You bet
The G and GR are perpetually out of stock here in the states; you can only snag the 1500C with any consistency. A word: Preorder.
Sure. All high end things are going that way.
I was blown away by the SL1200G. My modded SL1200MK2 does not even come close. This one looks even better than the G at the same price.
I sold my stock SL-1210MK2 and bought a new SL-1210GR. Using the exact same cartridge and head-shell I heard a noticeable difference. I would assume the GAE is even better!
if you measure the quality of sound by the look of the components yes, if not ,you´re is just good as if . Tuned, normally things with many hours of usage they get out of tune ,that´s why always tune your hi-fi components
Well, it DOES sound like a review, even though you keep saying it isn't. And promoting a $4000 turntable sounds like you should drop the "recovering" from your title. You're using again. I highly recommend going back to rehab
I thought it was reported to be shipping with a Nagaoka based cartridge?
I do not say that it doesn't, I say that it (a cartridge) is not pre-installed. But Technics DID NOT supply me with the Nagaoka cart, so we did not mention it.
Michael Jackson - Dangerous my first cd I ever owned back in the 1990 I think and it blew me away, I had a JVC HiFi setup and I remember that I just kept listening the whole album over and over for days 🙂 So I guess we have the same favorite album 👍🏻😁
a very good looking turntable, Dangerous?well not all have the same taste but i respect all tastes,i worked for decades in a radio station when one put the records playing as we wanted and also for 35 years i was a dj and technics followed my life since 72. I bought recentelly a "modern" system i purchase another technics turntable but the SL-1500c with the same stylus you have there the 2M ortofon black with golden letters ,also a Magnat hybrid amp. with bluetooth and those big looking old speakers from magnat also that you talk about in a video, regards
Looks awesome. Of course it sounds awesome with a 2m black over a red. My blue crushes the red. Also nice dust tail coming off stylus . 😂
The Technics is a beautiful turntable - I would love to have it ... but I just bought an Audio-Technica and it looks exactly the same in almost every respect. Build quality might not be the same but I paid $250 for this Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB ... these two are nearly identical. The Audio-Technica I have is very similar to the Technics SL-1200Mk7 ... the power knob, the weighted plate (mine weighs about 23lbs), everything - looks the same, but for $250. Sound is great too. Maybe I will get a Technics one day bit for now this AT is great!
I have the same and the main difference between turntables tbh is the plater or plater mat. Most high end have acrylic which I upgraded mine too. And finally the stylus tbh. I have the ortofon 2m red and I wouldn't want any another tunrtable tbh
@W N you're probably correct however hardware wise doesn't always translate to a huge difference in sound. At least I haven't personally listened to music on a 2000$ setup so maybe I'd change my mind but I feel there's only so far the sound quality can go before our ears really aren't even telling the difference
@W N I wasn't sure if it is a copy-cat case ... I read about the company and the AT was slated to replace the Technics SL-1200 ... I didn't understand the relation of the two companies though. But no doubt, I would imagine the expensive Technics has much better hardware and fit & finish. But man, the design is a spitten image of each other.
@@carloshernandez3177 So the better one have acrylic as opposed to aluminum or magnesium or something else? I figured the weight would be better - I may have to upgrade mine
@@jeffersononetwo its better for absorbing sound and they are the least likely to charge static to records. Now my records have no static at all when I take em off the turntable
Love this turntable, but unfortunately won't have the $4k required before they are all sold out. My 1987 SL1200MKII will have to make do. Question...I've always pronounced it Tech-neeks. How do the Technics people pronounce it? This has sometimes been a question that others have also asked thru the years.
Tech-neeks is the correct pronunciation. It's is how they say it in their own marketing info. The guy who runs Modern Classic mentions it in one of his videos.
OMG, what a beauty!! I would love to have one...
It's a handsome table for sure.
It's certainly a classic design that has stood the test of time and even getting better. It's gorgeous. That all said, I like my mid 80's modern conveniences that my Pioneer PL-707 gives me. I want full automatic at that price point.
I have the PL-707 in my TT collection as well. It's a decent budget performer and I really like its aesthetics, too. That one is paired with a Denon DL-106 MC cartridge and really brings the music to life.
A bit off topic, I'm really saddened that Amoeba Music has closed its doors. :( It was my favorite place to explore, find, and buy all types of vinyl and CDs/SACDs/Blu-Rays.
You could acquire just about any rare, OOP, or collectable release imaginable there. It will be missed.
Andrew, welcome to the world that those of us who have spent long green on turntables and phono preamps have known for years. Yes, I very much love hi-Rez streaming from Qobuz through my Benchmark DAC 1 USB. But with good records on a high end TT, “reality” is just a bit closer.
I like the pitch controls and other things on this turntable. The 1500 lacks those.
David Jamison how often Are you in need of it? Unless your a dj, which havent used turntables for many years
@@HowIsThat69 That varies. But, I like to use it every so often just for fun or to compare the speed (by memory) between a stream or radio play to the LP.