The SL-1200GR2 is the kind of turntable that reminds you why the direct-drive format captured the world's imagination in the first place — and then quietly raises the bar. The ΔΣ-Drive motor circuit keeps rotation eerily stable, translating to a midrange that feels locked in and grounded, with bass lines that track cleanly rather than smearing. Transients arrive with authority — a snare crack lands, a plucked double bass string blooms and decays naturally. The noise floor stays genuinely dark, letting low-level detail emerge without strain. The tonearm's high initial-motion sensitivity means the cartridge follows groove modulations faithfully, so what you hear is the record, not the mechanism. This is a workhorse built to disappear into the music — precise, composed, and deeply satisfying over long listening sessions.
Condition
NEW
Factory Specs
Power Supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption 11 W (Approx. 0.3 W Standby)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 17-27/32 × 6-13/16 × 14-21/32 in (453 × 173 × 372 mm)
Weight Approx. 25.35 lbs (Approx. 11.5 kg)
Operating Humidity Range 35% to 80% RH (no condensation)
Accessories Turntable sheet, Dust cover, EP record adaptor, Balance weight, Auxiliary weight, Cartridge spacer, Head shell, Overhang gauge, Screw set for cartridge, PHONO cable, PHONO earth lead, AC power supply cord, Owner's Manual
Type Direct Drive Turntable
Turntable Speeds 33-1/3, 45, and 78 r/min
Adjust Range ±8%, ±16%
Starting Torque 2.2 kg-cm
Build-up Characteristics 0.7 s from standstill to 33-1/3 r/min
Wow and Flutter 0.025% W.R.M.S.
Braking System Electronic brake
Turntable Platter Aluminium diecast; Diameter: 332 mm; Weight: Approx. 2.5 kg / 5.51 lb (including rubber sheet)
Type Static Balance
Effective Length 230 mm (9-1/16")
Overhang 15 mm (19/32")
Tracking Error Angle Within 2° 32' (outer groove of 30 cm record); Within 0° 32' (inner groove of 30 cm record)
Offset Angle 22°
Arm-height Adjustment Range 0–6 mm
Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range 0–4 g (Direct Reading)
Head Shell Weight Approx. 7.6 g
Applicable Cartridge Weight Range (without auxiliary weight) 5.6–12.0 g (14.3–20.7 g including head shell)
Applicable Cartridge Weight Range (with auxiliary weight) 10.0–16.4 g (18.7–25.1 g including head shell)
Cartridge Mounting Dimension JIS 12.7 mm (1/2") interval
Head Shell Terminal Lug 1.2 mmφ 4-pin terminal lug
Audio Output PHONO (Pin Jack) × 1, EARTH TERMINAL × 1
Warranty 3-year limited parts and labor; original purchaser only, U.S. purchases
Documentation
Technics SL-1200GR2 Owner's Manual
Liner Notes
Fusing Technics' traditional analog and digital technologies, the SL-1200GR2 is the new standard in direct drive turntable systems. With a revolutionary new drive control method for smooth, accurate rotational stability and a new power supply for an exceptionally low noise floor the new generation turntable outperforms the usual standards of its class, for rich, robust sounds and true high-fidelity listening.
The first stage of Technics' new generation of direct drive turntables featuring the newly developed ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive), the SL-1200GR2 inherits the coreless direct-drive motor design philosophy pioneered in the flagship SL-1200G. The ΔΣ-Drive applies Technics' expertise in PWM signal processing — suppressing minute motor vibrations and reducing high harmonics — for smoother, more accurate rotation and richer music reproduction. A high-speed switching power supply ensures stable capacity with minimal ripple and hum, while a two-layered BMC and aluminium die-cast chassis construction delivers the rigidity and vibration damping the SL-1200 lineage is known for.
Stock No.
15504867786973
