Lightly modded Technics SL1210

[Jason P]

As above - the system change continues unabated ;-)

I bought this 1210 from the 'Bay as a starter for a 1210 project. I'm very happy with the deck but looking to sell now as I'm having a re-think about my system overall.

It's a stock 1210 in OK cosmetic condition - not the best, but not the worst by a long chalk, with the following mods:

Audio Origami foam-filled and rewired tonearm.
KAB Fluid Damper
Thrunobulaxx brass counterweight (3-part)
Sumiko headshell
Sound Organsation mat (similar to Herbies I believe)
Isonoe feet.

The lid is a replacement but has a few policing marks and light scratches - nothing too offensive though. The body of the deck is good overall with some light paint-lifting around the on/off switch and the odd wear mark. The arm and headshell are unmarked, as are the feet and mat. This would be a great start for full-on mods (PSU etc) whilst retaining the stock arm's convenience and ease of use - and it sounds very good as is, as those who heard it at Scalford a couple of years ago can attest to.

I'm asking £425 for the deck, I think it a good price considering the upgrades already done. I'd much prefer collection or meet up - I'm in Somerset but travel to Sussex occasionally so we could arrange something I'm sure, unless you're way 'oop north'. I could pack carefully and courier at your cost, but with the usual caveats. Nagaoka cart not included but might be for sale soon.

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[struth]

Looks very tidy indeed.

[Jason P]

Yes Grant, it's pretty good, just not mint. Sounds great though, and would be a fab deck for someone as is - or spend another couple of hundred on an external PSU to really make it sing.

[Jason P]

Bump for a great deck!

[The Barbarian]

That cartridge body seems to be sticking out a bit far at the front or is it just me?

[Jason P]

That cartridge body seems to be sticking out a bit far at the front or is it just me?

Dunno, I aligned it with the Technics protractor from VE - sounds OK ;-) Anyway the cart's not included, unless someone wants to do a deal...

[Jason P]

Wee bumpette. Sensible offers invited.

[Jason P]

Bump, still here and still sound very nice!

[Geoff101]

Dunno, I aligned it with the Technics protractor from VE - sounds OK ;-) Anyway the cart's not included, unless someone wants to do a deal...

The protractor on Vinyl Engine uses Baerwald alignment which puts the cartridge a little further out than standard on the SL1200 hence it sticking out a bit. Mine is the same.

[Jason P]

sold!