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Posted by amdmaxx on Jul-01-2002 16:38:

SL-1200M3D vs SL-1200MK2

Technics web site has them for same msrp. Which is better?

Posted by JohnSmith on Jul-01-2002 17:25:

M3Ds are better.

clickless pitch control, reset button, cartridge holder, removable dust cover, recessed power switch.

those are the only difference, mere conveniences..

Posted by amdmaxx on Jul-01-2002 17:54:

Thanks

quote:
Originally posted by JohnSmith
M3Ds are better.

clickless pitch control, reset button, cartridge holder, removable dust cover, recessed power switch.

those are the only difference, mere conveniences..

Posted by DJ LIQUID on Jul-01-2002 19:02:

Ive used them both and i have to say that the MKIIs are better

Posted by amdmaxx on Jul-01-2002 19:42:

Please go on..

quote:
Originally posted by DJ LIQUID
Ive used them both and i have to say that the MKIIs are better

Posted by JohnSmith on Jul-01-2002 22:46:

quote:
Originally posted by amdmaxx
Please go on..

he's just a purist, that's all..

he likes the 0 click in the pitch i think.

Posted by Dj Thy on Jul-02-2002 12:37:

It's all a matter of preference. I also prefer the mk2. Mostly because here the m3d is more expensive and I don't think it's worth the price difference (a well calibrated mk2 works as good as a m3d).

So if you prefer to have a clickless pitch slider, a quartz reset button, a hingeless cover, a recessed power switch (if you're clumsy) and a spare stylus holder, go for it. Especially if it's the same price.

Posted by amdmaxx on Jul-02-2002 13:28:

IN US, I can get either for $399-$420

quote:
Originally posted by Dj Thy
It's all a matter of preference. I also prefer the mk2. Mostly because here the m3d is more expensive and I don't think it's worth the price difference (a well calibrated mk2 works as good as a m3d).

So if you prefer to have a clickless pitch slider, a quartz reset button, a hingeless cover, a recessed power switch (if you're clumsy) and a spare stylus holder, go for it. Especially if it's the same price.

Posted by Devbert on Jul-02-2002 21:46:

yes. You can pretty much get either one nowadays for the same price.

Posted by JayD on Jul-02-2002 23:32:

quote:
Originally posted by JohnSmith
M3Ds are better.

clickless pitch control, reset button, cartridge holder, removable dust cover, recessed power switch.

those are the only difference, mere conveniences..

Where's the cartridge holder at? lol.

JaY

Posted by DJ LIQUID on Jul-03-2002 00:31:

quote:
Originally posted by JohnSmith

he's just a purist, that's all..

he likes the 0 click in the pitch i think.
yes, i do not like the clickless pitch

i enjoy the feel of the MKIIs better....i see no point of a cartridge holder, as my Ortofons have there own cases that offer better protection

and the pitch reset??? dont even get me started on that

>>money did not play a role into my opinion as they cost the same

Posted by JayD on Jul-03-2002 01:48:

Shit, seriously. Where is the cartrige holder on the M3D's ?

Posted by DJ LIQUID on Jul-03-2002 04:50:

quote:
Originally posted by JayD
Shit, seriously. Where is the cartrige holder on the M3D's ?

its in the upper right corner of the table

to the left of the tonearm

like i said. useless

Posted by gefloc on Jul-03-2002 16:38:

quote:
Originally posted by DJ LIQUID

its in the upper right corner of the table

to the left of the tonearm

like i said. useless

.. and ulgy

The hingeless dustcover is IMHO useless too.

Posted by MoonMan on Jul-03-2002 17:24:

Ive a pair of MK3D's and ur right in saying there are exactly the same in every aspect, apart from a few features which dont add any improvment really, im a sucker wid money hehe

I learnt on MK2's and u cant beat em