"David Pitt" wrote in message
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Rob wrote:

On 19/12/2010 20:22, Keith G wrote:

[snip SL1200 - The End]

It'll be interesting to see if all the 'clones' remain in production!

It is odd (to me!) that turntables in general are still in production,
and
if anything seem to be growing. Aren't there enough around for everyone?

But I do rate Technics TTs, seem very well designed and screwed together,
and if imitation has anything to do with flattery:

http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/p...roduct_ID/6718

Curiously close specification, including weight, but not including
wow/flutter, to the SL1200.

The audio-technica AT-LP120-USB was reviewed in HiFi World Nov 2010. In
short it might be a "look alike" but it is not a full clone of the
Technics.

The weights are similar but the cheapo job has a lighter turntable and
added
"ballast" in the chassis. The motor also appears to be less powerful hence
the poorer wow and flutter.



All as I would suspect from a cheaper offering - it's not for nothing the
Technics has been the No. 1 choice for DJs worldwide for the last 35 years!