# Alternative to Technics 1200 MK **URL:** \ **Category:** CDJ & Vinyl DJing\ **Created:** [March 22, 2012, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/alternative-to-technics-1200-mk/39672 "2012-03-22T23:32:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![smiTTTen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/smittten/32/12629_2.png) [@smiTTTen](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/smiTTTen)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/alternative-to-technics-1200-mk/39672/21 "2012-06-06T18:33:39Z")
Some key phrases to get you by should you come to my house for tea. “ **Oh Bollocks! I think I’ve gone and truly f\*cked it** ” - Oh drat, I think I may have made the current situation somewhat more challenging. “ **Bollocks to this!** ” - While I have enjoyed the endeavor thus far I feel it is time I excused myself. “ **My bollocks are killing me** ” - It would seem that my masculine plumbing is generating a rather alarming volume of error messages. “ **That’s bollocks!** ” - Kind Sir, I do not believe you are being entirely forthcoming with me in this matter. “ **I just got a total bollocking** ” - I was severely reprimanded “ **That’s the bollocks!** ” - I am quite confident that what I am seeing is very high quality indeed. “ **That’s the dog’s bollocks!** ” I assure you with my dear mother’s life that you will find nothing of higher quality on the planet, NOTHING SIR! ---
**Author:** ![Excluded](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/excluded/32/12628_2.png) [@Excluded](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Excluded)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2012, 10:01am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/alternative-to-technics-1200-mk/39672/22 "2012-06-07T10:01:16Z")
vestax pdx 2000, ive got a technics sl1210 and a vestax pdx 2000 and the 2000 is way better ---
**Author:** ![LoopCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c89c15/32.png) [@LoopCat](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/LoopCat)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2012, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/alternative-to-technics-1200-mk/39672/23 "2012-06-08T03:20:00Z")
Any of the Super OEM turntables The Stanton Str8 150’s are great ---
**Author:** ![Publicservice](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/publicservice/32/13595_2.png) [@Publicservice](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Publicservice)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2012, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/alternative-to-technics-1200-mk/39672/24 "2012-06-08T05:03:47Z")
Stanton t.62’s aren’t terrible. I have one along side my 1200 though and i can say for sure the 1200 is better. the brake works faster and it has noticeably more torque. for just starting out its good though. its pretty much a mock of the 1200 with a different face and an extra pause/play button. do some homework and stake out open box deals at your music stores to get them for cheaper. ---
**Author:** ![Sublim\_All](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/sublim_all/32/3129_2.png) [@Sublim\_All](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Sublim_All)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2012, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/alternative-to-technics-1200-mk/39672/25 "2012-06-08T15:56:23Z")
> [@smiTTTen](#): > > Some key phrases to get you by should you come to my house for tea. > > “ **Oh Bollocks! I think I’ve gone and truly f\*cked it** ” - Oh drat, I think I may have made the current situation somewhat more challenging. > “ **Bollocks to this!** ” - While I have enjoyed the endeavor thus far I feel it is time I excused myself. > “ **My bollocks are killing me** ” - It would seem that my masculine plumbing is generating a rather alarming volume of error messages. > “ **That’s bollocks!** ” - Kind Sir, I do not believe you are being entirely forthcoming with me in this matter. > “ **I just got a total bollocking** ” - I was severely reprimanded > “ **That’s the bollocks!** ” - I am quite confident that what I am seeing is very high quality indeed. > “ **That’s the dog’s bollocks!** ” I assure you with my dear mother’s life that you will find nothing of higher quality on the planet, NOTHING SIR! Epic post. ---
**Author:** ![Otacon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/otacon/32/12608_2.png) [@Otacon](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Otacon)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2012, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/alternative-to-technics-1200-mk/39672/26 "2012-06-08T16:24:48Z")
> [@smiTTTen](#): > > Some key phrases to get you by should you come to my house for tea. > > “ **Oh Bollocks! I think I’ve gone and truly f\*cked it** ” - Oh drat, I think I may have made the current situation somewhat more challenging. > “ **Bollocks to this!** ” - While I have enjoyed the endeavor thus far I feel it is time I excused myself. > “ **My bollocks are killing me** ” - It would seem that my masculine plumbing is generating a rather alarming volume of error messages. > “ **That’s bollocks!** ” - Kind Sir, I do not believe you are being entirely forthcoming with me in this matter. > “ **I just got a total bollocking** ” - I was severely reprimanded > “ **That’s the bollocks!** ” - I am quite confident that what I am seeing is very high quality indeed. > “ **That’s the dog’s bollocks!** ” I assure you with my dear mother’s life that you will find nothing of higher quality on the planet, NOTHING SIR! this is the best thing i’ve read all day, hands down. ---
**Author:** ![mostapha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mostapha/32/14134_2.png) [@mostapha](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/mostapha)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2012, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/alternative-to-technics-1200-mk/39672/27 "2012-06-08T17:25:50Z")
@smitten, lol. I’m always impressed at how much better brits are at swearing than amercians. (spelled wrong on purpose to make fun of mitt romney’s coders) ---
**Author:** ![smiTTTen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/smittten/32/12629_2.png) [@smiTTTen](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/smiTTTen)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2012, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/alternative-to-technics-1200-mk/39672/28 "2012-06-08T17:28:47Z")
We are the munny funsting masters. I consider my time here in the US to be missionary work (so to speak…) ---
**Author:** ![gRxnch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e274bd/32.png) [@gRxnch](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/gRxnch)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2012, 4:56am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/alternative-to-technics-1200-mk/39672/29 "2012-06-13T04:56:22Z")
> [@mostapha](#): > > Dude…you ever had your balls licked? It has nothing to do with taste. If that’s where it was from, “Dog’s spine” (which allows him to curl up like that) would be more appropriate. Yes, I have had my balls licked, not by a dog though. Don’t know how you Brit’s like it, but whatever floats your majesty’s ship 🙂. Anyway. Looking into another set of 1200’s. M3G or M5G? whats the differences with them besides colors and the pitch control? ---
**Author:** ![dripstep](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/dripstep/32/15184_2.png) [@dripstep](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/dripstep)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2012, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/alternative-to-technics-1200-mk/39672/30 "2012-06-16T02:41:32Z")
I’ve said it before, and I will say it again. The PT series from gemini isn’t too bad, and is much cheaper than technics. I’ve got the PT-1000s, and have had them almost a year, and no issues with them what so ever. Unfortunately you can’t adjust the tonearm height, but they have lots of torque, and if you are on a budget and can find them, I highly recommend. ---
**Author:** ![djproben](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/djproben/32/14259_2.png) [@djproben](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/djproben)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2012, 8:51am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/alternative-to-technics-1200-mk/39672/31 "2012-06-16T08:51:17Z")
Here’s a good alternative to Technics 1200s. A bit pricier than you might want, and you have to be careful when scratching on it, but two of these and you’re set: [http://www.needledoctor.com/Clearaudio-Statement-Turntable?sc=2&category=45](http://www.needledoctor.com/Clearaudio-Statement-Turntable?sc=2&category=45) ---
**Author:** ![smiTTTen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/smittten/32/12629_2.png) [@smiTTTen](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/smiTTTen)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2012, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/alternative-to-technics-1200-mk/39672/32 "2012-06-16T11:48:56Z")
And it includes a stand at no extra cost. ---
**Author:** ![NewManSoon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5f9b8f/32.png) [@NewManSoon](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/NewManSoon)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2012, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/alternative-to-technics-1200-mk/39672/33 "2012-06-17T03:58:17Z")
Do not get anything Gemini, especially turntables. They have NEVER made anything of quality, and never will. 1200’s are king for several reasons, don’t settle for anything less. When the patent ran out, it was open season for other manufacturers, but I have yet to find anything the same. Sure, you might find tables with more torq, but the build quality is not going to be as good, and I bet the wow and flutter won’t be either. Almost everyone I know who has bought something other than 1200’s has eventually “upgraded” 🙂 My 2 cents. ---
**Author:** ![audiolive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85e7bf/32.png) [@audiolive](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/audiolive)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2012, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/alternative-to-technics-1200-mk/39672/34 "2012-06-18T12:06:59Z")
^This ---
**Author:** ![dripstep](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/dripstep/32/15184_2.png) [@dripstep](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/dripstep)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2012, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/alternative-to-technics-1200-mk/39672/35 "2012-06-27T07:00:52Z")
^neither of those. The PT series that Gemini put out are good. I have the PT-1000s, and they are great. Lots of torque, no center detent on the pitch fader, accurate pitch adjustment (according to traktor), solid despite being made of plastic, they have some weight as well. I wouldn’t recommend any other Gemini TTs except the PTs though. ---
**Author:** ![audiolive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85e7bf/32.png) [@audiolive](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/audiolive)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2012, 7:55am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/alternative-to-technics-1200-mk/39672/36 "2012-06-27T07:55:32Z")
^ I doubt they will still be working in 20 years ---
**Author:** ![djproben](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/djproben/32/14259_2.png) [@djproben](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/djproben)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2012, 8:48am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/alternative-to-technics-1200-mk/39672/37 "2012-06-27T08:48:34Z")
Some people recommend the Stanton ST-150s as a replacement; thought I’d share this here: [http://www.time-step.net/showthread.php?101-The-Stanton-ST.150-STR8.150-vs.-Technics-SL-1200MK2-A-Thread](http://www.time-step.net/showthread.php?101-The-Stanton-ST.150-STR8.150-vs.-Technics-SL-1200MK2-A-Thread) ---
**Author:** ![KD\_KLVR](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f0a364/32.png) [@KD\_KLVR](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/KD_KLVR)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2012, 7:14am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/alternative-to-technics-1200-mk/39672/38 "2012-11-20T07:14:44Z")
**lp120** So far i have heard nothing but good reviews about these. Im even looking to getting them myself as a back up pair to my tech 12s [http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/turntables/583f30b3a8662772/](http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/turntables/583f30b3a8662772/) ---
**Author:** ![Fango\_Jett](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/fango_jett/32/6194_2.png) [@Fango\_Jett](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Fango_Jett)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2012, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/alternative-to-technics-1200-mk/39672/39 "2012-11-20T21:31:21Z")
Get some used technics 1200 MKII or 1210 MKII. I got a 1200 and 1210 for €250 and repainted the decks. Now I have nearly new turntables for less money. It’s very easy to repair/repaint them ;D ---
**Author:** ![muffintop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/919ad9/32.png) [@muffintop](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/muffintop)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2012, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/alternative-to-technics-1200-mk/39672/40 "2012-11-21T18:16:04Z")
There are 4 1200s on guitar center used right now for under 250 each. One is 199 😃 [Previous page](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/alternative-to-technics-1200-mk/39672.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/alternative-to-technics-1200-mk/39672.md?page=3)