Technics SL-1200MK7L Limited Edition Turntable

$1,399.00$1,599.00

The Technics SL-1200MK7L Limited Edition DJ turntable marks 50 years of the SL1200 series, featuring a gold tonearm and special badge inscribed with serial number. Only 12,000 units are released globally. Supply is limited.

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Description

To mark Technics’ 50 year anniversary of the SL-1200 series, this limited edition model is available in special colours. Each features a gold tonearm along with a special badge inscribed with serial number. Only 12,000 units have been released globally. SL-1200M7L comes with a limited edition Technics sticker, a control vinyl sticker the same colour as the turntable itself, and a slipmat featuring a gold Technics logo. Cartridge & stylus not included.

At the drive section of the MK7 is a coreless direct drive motor. While achieving both stable rotation and powerful torque, this has successfully eliminated a rotation irregularity called cogging, which was the only drawback of the direct drive system. As a result, sound quality was further improved. The pitch control incorporates digital control to achieve improved tracking performance and accuracy. A reverse play function has been added to expand the breadth of DJ play style. The LED light can be set to illuminate in red or blue. With these features and functions, the MK7 aims to set a new standard for DJ turntables — just add a cartridge and enjoy.
NOTE: the manufacturer is now sold out

Specifications

Turntable Section
Type Direct Drive Manual Turntable
Turntable Speeds 33-1/3, 45 rpm (with switch 78 rpm)
Starting Torque 0.18 N・m / 1.8 kg・cm
Build-up Characteristics 0.7 s. from standstill to 33 1/3 rpm
Wow And Flutter 0.025 % W.R.M.S.
Turntable Platter Aluminium diecast, Diameter: 332 mm (13-5/64 inch), Weight: Approx. 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs) (including slipmat and slipsheet)
Tonearm Section
Type Universal Static Balance
Effective Length 230 mm (9-1/16″)
Overhang 15 mm (19/32″)
Tracking Error Angle Within 2° 32′ (at the outer groove of 30 cm record), Within 0° 32′ (at the 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)
Head Shell Terminal Lug 1.2 mmφ 4-pin terminal lug
General
Power Supply AC 110-240 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption 8 W | Approx. 0.2 W (Standby)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 453 x 169 x 353 mm | 17-27/32 × 6-21/32 × 13-29/32 inch
Weight Approx. 9.6 kg / 21.2 lbs
Accessories Slipmat, Slipsheet, Dust cover, Technics sticker for limited edition, EP record adaptor, Balance weight, Head shell, Screw set for cartridge, PHONO cable, PHONO earth lead, AC power supply cord, Control vinyl stickers, Owner’s Manual (cartridge not included)

New Functionality for Various Playing Styles

Torque / Brake Speed Adjustment
The newest digital motor control technology, accumulated through the development of Blu-ray disc products, is applied to improve adjustment by allowing the torque and brake speed to be adjusted individually in four steps.
The Pitch Control Function
The pitch control function allows fine adjustment of the rotation speed within ±8 % / ±16 %. It does this through digital control, from positional detection of the slider to rotational control of the motor, eliminating the unnecessary DA conversion. This greatly improves tracking performance to achieve accurate and stable pitch adjustment.
Reverse Play Function
The reverse play function, which brings forth new possibilities of creative performance, makes its first appearance in the SL-1200 Series. In addition to 33-1/3 rpm and 45 rpm, a rotation speed of 78 rpm is supported.
(The torque / brake speed adjustment, rotation speed switch, and reverse play can be adjusted with switches on the main unit.)
High Sensitivity Tonearm
The tonearm, which has continued to support the leading edge of the DJ scene for many years, inherits the highly reliable static-balance universal S-shape.Using high-precision bearings, it achieves a higher initial-motion sensitivity than the SL-1200MK6. This accurately tracks the groove on the record to assure excellent tracking performance with minimum stylus jumping, even in harsh playing conditions such as scratching.
Stylus Illuminator
The stylus illuminator features a new push-type structure for intuitive operation, and employs a high-brightness and long-life white LED. The illumination area and intensity were reviewed to provide improved visibility of the stylus tip even in a dark environment.
Power / Phono Cable Terminals
The power and phono cable terminals allow detachment of the cables. The phono terminals are gold-plated to minimize sound quality degradation. Since the terminals allow disconnection of the cables, maintenance and replacement of the cables is much easier.
High-rigidity cabinet and high-damping insulator
The chassis, an essential part for reducing external vibrations, inherits the audio quality enhancement technology fostered through the development of  Technics’ flagship turntables. The aluminium die-cast chassis is rigidly integrated with a special material consisting of ABS mixed with glass fibre to achieve a two-layer construction. The combination of this special high-rigidity material and a metal chassis raised the rigidity and vibration-damping performance to higher levels, realising a robust cabinet for beautiful sound reproduction. The insulator is comprised of a spring and rubber to provide optimal frequency characteristics. This not only assures high sound quality and superb howling resistance, but also effectively shuts out external vibrations under high sound level conditions.

Additional information

Color

Black, Blue, Red, White, Yellow