Quote Originally Posted by dean_martin
There seems to be a revived interest in the Technics 1200 series direct drive turntables in some circles although the purists may still scoff at the idea of employing what is essentially a DJ table in a home audio system.

As for me, I keep waiting for the day when I have enough disposable income to try the likes of a Rega P5 or VPI Scout. Until that day comes (it's just a matter of time before I get these kids through college), I went ahead and ordered a Technics 1210MkII from Musicians Friend. I've noticed sales at $399 reduced from $429. Then last week while the table was on sale, musicians friend added an instant discount of $35 until Nov. 27th.

$365 for a solidly built table that's been in production for years and years was something I couldn't resist. I placed my order today!
Mine replaced the project 1.2 as well no comparison.
And as soon as you can afford to throw away the factory headshell that comes with it and get one of these
see thread Attn: Sl-1200 Owners