it's sl-1200, sl-1200mk2, sl-1200m3d, sl-1200m3d-ltd, sl-1200mk5, sl-1200mk5g

they haven't made the original sl-1200 for about 20 years. the don't make the sl-1200m3d's anymore either. any of them will work just fine. i still use a pair 1200mk2's. no sense in upgrading. the mk5's have a slightly upgraded tone arm and the mk5g's have a more upgraded tone arm that's supposed to eliminate almost all skipping. the mk5 and mk5g also have an anti-skating setting that goes to 5 grams as opposed to 3 grams but that's really a moot point since you should be setting your anti-skating to 0 anyway. the mk5's and mk5g's have a blue led to replace the stylus popup incandescent bulb. the mk5g's (but not the mk5's) have a selectable pitch adjustment range of +-8% and +-16%. that's really about the only differences. cheers.

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thanx for the advice, im getting tonight at 7 oclock mk2's used...
for 800$ Canadian you think its worth it?

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Originally posted by BlInX thanx for the advice, im getting tonight at 7 oclock mk2's used... for 800$ Canadian you think its worth it?

that's about $600 u.s., if they're in like new or really good condition then that's a good price.

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I think Mk5 go to 1210

I have a pair of SL-1210 Mk5

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Originally posted by BlInX thanx for the advice, im getting tonight at 7 oclock mk2's used... for 800$ Canadian you think its worth it?

Probably a bit late for you now (as you've probably already finalized the purchase), but it's a great price for the decks if they are in good shape. To put it in perspective for you, my Technics mk2s were approx $750 each brand new a year ago.

In fact, it's a bit unusual to see them going for so cheap, they usually hold their value really well...hmmmm....

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Originally posted by DJ Kibon Probably a bit late for you now (as you've probably already finalized the purchase), but it's a great price for the decks if they are in good shape. To put it in perspective for you, my Technics mk2s were approx $750 each brand new a year ago. In fact, it's a bit unusual to see them going for so cheap, they usually hold their value really well...hmmmm....

i paid $850 u.s. for mine brand new 3 years ago.

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I got a used mk2 for 225$. the pitch was kinda off, so i replaced it with the M3d pitch slider..(35$ for part) --> 260$ 6mos ago.

I got a brand new m3d about 5 mos ago for 325$ and a slightly used m3d for 225$.

3tt's... I think if you find the mk2 or m3d's at a shop, they should be really cheap cuz as VIO said, they arent made anymore.

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so the only thing that technics are producing now are the MK5/MK5Gs?

edit: within the last 5 minutes of lookin, most sites are even out of the m3ds.

and one final question: is there anything else different about the m3ds than the mk2s other than the pitch-slider? (which can be replaced)

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Originally posted by Acid John so the only thing that technics are producing now are the MK5/MK5Gs? edit: within the last 5 minutes of lookin, most sites are even out of the m3ds. and one final question: is there anything else different about the m3ds than the mk2s other than the pitch-slider? (which can be replaced)

they make the sl-1200mk2, sl-1200mk5 and the sl-1200mk5g. of course there is the 1210 version of all of those but the only difference being it has a voltage switch to switch between 110v and 220v. the m3d has a recessed power switch, a pitch slider without the center click, a quartz lock engage button and a holder for an extra cart. also it has a hingeless dust cover. those are the only differences. the mk5 differences i listed in a previous post in this thread. cheers

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At the end i didn't buy em, they were 3 years old and already used.. for 650$, they're looking to rip off people like me well hell no...
Anyways, im going to use my money for europe then save up if im still into djing and i will buy the sl1200 m5g's. Thats my final decision, im gonna stay with my oldschool sl 5100 for now ( I got it for free ) till i make up my decision wich will be after winter break. thanks for the advice vio and whoever posted.

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Originally posted by BlInX At the end i didn't buy em, they were 3 years old and already used.. for 650$, they're looking to rip off people like me well hell no... Anyways, im going to use my money for europe then save up if im still into djing and i will buy the sl1200 m5g's. Thats my final decision, im gonna stay with my oldschool sl 5100 for now ( I got it for free ) till i make up my decision wich will be after winter break. thanks for the advice vio and whoever posted.

1200s will last you for 20 years so it's not really a matter of how old they are but what condition they're in. mine are over 3 years old and you can't tell them from a pair brand new out of the box. if they are in as good condition as mine then they are a good buy at that price.

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