{"product_id":"technics-sl-1200gr2-concorde-elite-set","title":"Technics SL-1200GR2 + Concorde Elite, Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Technics SL-1200GR2 + Ortofon Concorde Elite set is a ready-to-play Grand Class direct-drive turntable, with the Ortofon Concorde Elite mounted and aligned by us before it leaves our workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn short: unpack, set up, connect to the phono stage – and put on a record. No mounting, no aligning, no guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy this set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the SL-1200GR2 is one of the most sensible direct drives in its class – and here, you don't get it without a stylus. The coreless motor runs without cogging, and the ΔΣ-drive control smooths out rotation even further: a remarkably calm, stable speed the Technics name is famous for. Add the proven S-shaped tonearm with removable headshell. Instead of buying turntable and cartridge separately and aligning them yourself, you get a fully matched unit here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder and calm. The direct drive keeps speed so stable that notes stand firm and the bass doesn't wobble – clean, dynamic, and pleasantly effortless. The Concorde Elite is a precise tracker in a robust Concorde body with a nude Shibata diamond – plug in rather than mount, with clean fine resolution included. Because tracking force and alignment are already dialled in by us, the combination sits right from the very first groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho's this set for? (and who isn't it for – let's be direct)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet's be direct:\u003c\/strong\u003e this set is for anyone who likes things especially uncomplicated: the Ortofon Concorde Elite combines cartridge and headshell in a single body – plug in, done, no separate alignment needed. To be fair: a phono preamp is still needed, but many amplifiers already have one built in (as MM). If you prefer a classic screw-mount cartridge, we have the 2M sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA well-rounded, ready-to-play package: a solid Grand Class turntable, a well-matched Concorde Elite, everything mounted and aligned. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, our technician Mauri sets the whole system up properly, recommends the right phono stage, and delivers it completely ready to go on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: direct-drive turntable (Grand Class), ready-to-play set with factory-mounted \u0026amp; aligned cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive: coreless direct drive with ΔΣ-drive control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeeds: 33 1\/3, 45, 78 rpm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWow and flutter: 0.025% W.R.M.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonearm: statically balanced S-shaped tonearm (aluminium), effective length 230 mm; the Concorde body replaces the headshell and plugs in directly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatter: die-cast aluminium with rubber damping, approx. 2.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge: Ortofon Concorde Elite (MM), stylus: nude Shibata diamond – mounted \u0026amp; aligned by us\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhono stage required: MM phono input (already built into many amplifiers), otherwise a separate MM phono stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput: phono output (RCA, detachable) + ground cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): approx. 453 × 173 × 372 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 11.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: SL-1200GR2, plugged-in Ortofon Concorde Elite (body incl. stylus), standard headshell, counterweight, platter, RCA cable, ground cable, dust cover, manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included in the SL-1200GR2 + Concorde Elite set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Technics SL-1200GR2 direct-drive turntable and the Ortofon Concorde Elite, mounted and aligned by us before delivery. All you need is a suitable phono stage (MM) and your system – turntable and cartridge are already fully matched to each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Concorde Elite bring sonically?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Concorde Elite tracks very precisely with a nude Shibata diamond and delivers refined, clean reproduction. Cartridge and headshell form a robust single unit that plugs directly onto the tonearm – no separate alignment needed. A low-maintenance, sonically strong partner for the GR2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I still need a phono preamp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually not separately: the GR2 outputs an MM signal, and many integrated amplifiers already have an MM phono input. If yours doesn't, you can add a small MM phono stage. We'll take a look at your amplifier and tell you honestly whether you need anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy the SL-1200GR2 set from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause \"ready to play\" really means ready to play here: our technician Mauri mounts and aligns the Concorde Elite properly, we recommend the right phono stage, and deliver it completely ready to go on request. As an experienced specialist team, we take the time for your system. Questions? Call us (+41 44 680 22 00), write an email, or send a WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good match: a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e (if your amplifier doesn't have an MM input), a quality \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phonokabel\"\u003ephono cable\u003c\/a\u003e, an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eintegrated amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e with finesse, and matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/regallautsprecher\"\u003ebookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e. You'll find more cartridges under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Technics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989568876880,"sku":null,"price":2029.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/technics-sl-1200gr2-concorde-elite-plattenspieler-set-lieferumfang.png?v=1786787825","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/technics-sl-1200gr2-concorde-elite-set","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}