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Technics SL-1200MK7 Direct Drive Turntable System (Silver)

BH #TESL1200MK7S • MFR #SL-1200MK7S
Technics SL-1200MK7 Direct Drive Turntable System (Silver)
Key Features
  • Precision Coreless Direct-Drive Motor
  • Eliminates Cogging
  • Reverse-Play Function
  • Highly Rigid Platter with Low Vibration
Audiophiles, DJs, and turntablists in search of a professional, well-built and great sounding turtable will rejoice over the silver Technics SL-1200MK7 Direct Drive Turntable System. In this seventh rendition, the SL1200 offers significant enhancements to the analog and digital technology, including coreless direct-drive motor and precision digital motor control, which eliminate cogging from rotation irregularities. The latest microcomputer technology is utilized for advanced motor control, which ensures high performance in normal rotation and responds accurately to a wide range of DJ play styles such as scratching. Additionally, the starting torque and brake speed can be adjusted individually to suit the user's preference. What's more, by pressing the Speed Selector button and the Start/Stop simultaneously, the platter will reverse direction, adding a whole new level of performance possibilities.
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Technics SL-1200MK7 Overview

Audiophiles, DJs, and turntablists in search of a professional, well-built and great sounding turtable will rejoice over the silver Technics SL-1200MK7 Direct Drive Turntable System. In this seventh rendition, the SL1200 offers significant enhancements to the analog and digital technology, including coreless direct-drive motor and precision digital motor control, which eliminate cogging from rotation irregularities. The latest microcomputer technology is utilized for advanced motor control, which ensures high performance in normal rotation and responds accurately to a wide range of DJ play styles such as scratching. Additionally, the starting torque and brake speed can be adjusted individually to suit the user's preference. What's more, by pressing the Speed Selector button and the Start/Stop simultaneously, the platter will reverse direction, adding a whole new level of performance possibilities.

The turntable features gold-plated RCA terminals for use with detachable cables, as well as a detachable earth-ground wire, and a detachable power cord. The Technics SL-1200MK7 ships with a rubber slipmat, dust cover, 45 adapter, balance weight, headshell, cartridge mounting hardware, stereo RCA cable, earth ground cable, and an AC power cord.

Coreless Direct-Drive Motor
  • Slow-rotating, direct-drive motor for achieving stable rotation and powerful torque
  • Coreless stator removes iron core and prevents cogging
  • Torque performance equal to SL-1200MK5
  • Smooth and accurate performance
  • No replacement of parts required
Balanced Tone Arm
  • Highly sensitive tonearm accurately reads the signal stored in the record groove
  • Static-balance S-shape tonearm
  • Made from lightweight, high-rigidity aluminum
  • Gimbal suspension construction tonearm consists of a machined housing and high-precision bearing
  • Assures remarkable tracking performance with minimum stylus jumping (even when scratching)
Updated Platter Design
  • Two-layer structure platter with improved vibration damping performance
  • Back surface features deadening rubber 
  • Eliminates unwanted resonance in the aluminum die-cast platter
  • Helps deliver clear sound
Rigid Enclosure with Damping
  • High-rigidity cabinet and high damping insulator for thorough shut-out of all vibrations
  • Aluminum die-cast chassis
  • Integrated with a blend of ABS and glass fiber
  • Two-layer construction raises rigidity and vibration-damping performance
Detachable Power and Phono Cables
  • Detachable power/phono cable terminals prevents cable discontinuity
  • Gold-plated phono terminals minimize sound degradation
  • Detachable cables make for easy maintenance and a choice of cable quality
Adjustable Starting Torque and Break
  • Starting torque/brake speed adjustment function
  • Utilizes microcomputer for advanced motor control
  • Ensures high performance in normal rotation
  • Responds accurately to a wide range of play styles, including scratching
  • Starting torque and brake speed are individually adjustable
Classic Design
  • Classic silver and black design
  • Matte-texture silver top with black body
  • Attractive, refined appearance
  • LED light can be set to illuminate in either red or blue
Pitch Control
  • Pitch-control function enables accurate and stable pitch adjustment
  • Speeds: 33-1/3, 45, or 78 rpm
  • Pitch control with digital control for improved tracking performance and accuracy
  • Fine Pitch Adjustment: ±8% / ±16%
Reverse Play Function
  • Reverse-play function expands the breadth of DJ play styles
  • Press Speed Selector button and the Start/Stop button simultaneously to engage Reverse
Stylus Illuminator
  • Stylus illuminator featuring high-brightness and long-life LED
  • Provides improved visibility of the stylus tip
UPC: 885170381230

Technics SL-1200MK7 Reviews

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does this turntable has VTA adjustment/tonearm ...

does this turntable has VTA adjustment/tonearm height adjustment?
Asked by: Davy
Yes. Page 16 in the manual for the Technics SL-1200MK7 shows instructions on how to adjust the height of the tone arm. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/594705.pdf
Answered by: David M
Date published: 2023-02-10

is this turntable dual voltage?

is this turntable dual voltage?
Asked by: YUSUF
No it is not: Power Supply: 120 VAC, 60 Hz
Answered by: Mark S
Date published: 2020-01-24

Is the cover that's included, hard shell, and ...

Is the cover that's included, hard shell, and does it include hinges for attachment?
Asked by: julie
The dust cover is hard shell plastic, but here are no hinges on this model.
Answered by: Steve
Date published: 2024-06-04

What would be a good needle for playing 78 rpm ...

What would be a good needle for playing 78 rpm records?
Asked by: harry
Audio-Technica recommends using a stylus that is designed specifically for playing 78 rpm records and choosing a model based on the type of material the record is made from. For shellac records (pre-1958), a stylus with a diameter of 3 mil like the Audio-Technica AT-VM95SP Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge (B&H # AUATVM95SP) would be a good option. The AT-VM95SP/H is the same stylus with a headshell (B&H # AUATVM95SPH). For mono vinyl records, a 0.6 mil conical stylus like the AT-VM95C Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge (B&H # AUATVM95C) is good choice. The AT-VM95C/H is the same stylus with a headshell (B&H # AUATVM95CH).
Answered by: Lisa S
Date published: 2021-04-25

Is this a semi-auto turntable or a manual?

Is this a semi-auto turntable or a manual?
Asked by: Mark
The Technics SL-1200MK7 Direct Drive Turntable System (Black) is a manual turntable.
Answered by: Calvin M
Date published: 2024-04-16

Can be used in a 220v/50Hz line through a 220/110 ...

Can be used in a 220v/50Hz line through a 220/110 step down transformer?
Asked by: Daniel
If the transformer can offer 120V, it will likely power the Technics SL-1200MK7 Direct Drive Turntable System (Black) sufficiently.
Answered by: Matt Z
Date published: 2021-11-10

Does this have an electronic brake?

Does this have an electronic brake?
Asked by: Stephen
Yes, the Technics SL-1200MK7 turntable does use digital motor control technology that allows you to adjust the brake speed as well as the the torque. These features can be adjusted separately.
Answered by: Lisa S
Date published: 2021-10-14

Does this come with the cartridge?

Does this come with the cartridge?
Asked by: Darin
No, the Technics SL-1200MK7 Direct Drive Turntable System does not include a cartridge or stylus. The cartridge and stylus are available separately.
Answered by: Lisa S
Date published: 2023-11-19
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