{"product_id":"technics-sl-1200mk2-turntable-new-old-stock-nos-with-ortofon-2m-black-lvb-250","title":"Technics SL-1200MK2 Turntable - New Old Stock (NOS)! With Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1980's Time Capsule Opportunity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside this sealed box is an original Technics SL-1200MK2 in true new old stock (NOS) condition. Finding a clean SL-1200MK2 today is already becoming difficult, but finding one that has remained factory sealed and unopened since new is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eexceptionally\u003c\/span\u003e rare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis particular turntable was manufactured in October 1988 based on its serial number, making it an earlier example from the model’s long production run between 1979 and 2010.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe SL-1200MK2 is one of the most important turntables ever produced. Its rugged direct-drive design, speed stability, and reliability helped shape DJ culture and played a major role in the development of entire genres of music. Decades later, many audiophiles, collectors, and professional DJs still rely on the SL-1200MK2 both at home and in professional environments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis particular SL-1200 will come with a brand new Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250  MM phono cartridge($1,149). This will be calibrated using our in house 112-Step Premium Turntable \u0026amp; Phono Cartridge Calibration process ($390). Contact us upon purchase for more cartridge options.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo help preserve the condition of the original packaging, the turntable will be carefully double-boxed and packed with great care for shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkyFi Cosmetic Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome minor wear shown on the box, Excellent condition given its from 1988!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand Background:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt Technics we understand that the listening experience is not purely about technology but the magical and emotional relationship between people and music. We want people to experience music as it was originally intended and enable them to feel the emotional impact that enthuses and delights them. With a combination of our love of music and the vast high-end audio experience of the Technics team, we stand committed to building a brand that provides the ultimate emotive musical experience by music lovers, for music lovers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwnership:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnections:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRCA phono outputs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Sound:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth, uncolored, undistorted natural and clean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew = Factory sealed and unopened. See our detailed rating description \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/pages\/our-rating-scale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorking Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking perfectly and calibrated on our custom turntable calibration stand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnit and box\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Manufacturers Packing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType: manual turntable\u003cbr\u003eDrive method: direct drive\u003cbr\u003eMotor: brushless DC motor\u003cbr\u003eControl method: quartz (mk2)\u003cbr\u003ePlatter: 332mm 2kg (mk2)\u003cbr\u003eSpeeds: 33.33 and 45rpm\u003cbr\u003eWow and flutter: 0.025% WRMS (mk2)\u003cbr\u003eRumble: -78dB (mk2)\u003cbr\u003eTonearm: universal\u003cbr\u003eEffective length: 230mm (mk2)\u003cbr\u003eOverhang: 15mm (mk2)\u003cbr\u003eEffective mass: 12g (mk2)\u003cbr\u003eStylus pressure range: 0 to 2.5g (mk2)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17.83 x 14.17 x 6.38 in (453 x 360 x 162mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e27 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Age:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOctober of 1988 (10\/1988)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Technics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48201631990014,"sku":"107769","price":3490.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/3275\/9084\/files\/technics-sl-1200mk2-turntable-new-old-stock-nos-with-ortofon-2m-black-lvb-250-347.jpg?v=1778879950","url":"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/technics-sl-1200mk2-turntable-new-old-stock-nos-with-ortofon-2m-black-lvb-250","provider":"SkyFi Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}