{"product_id":"technics-sl-1200mk7-silber","title":"Technics SL-1200MK7, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Technics SL-1200MK7 is a direct-drive turntable with an ironless coreless motor that fundamentally renews the legendary SL-1200 line in its seventh generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt carries the name that practically invented the DJ turntable – and in the MK7 generation brings features that simply didn't exist in the series before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy the SL-1200MK7?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it packs Technics' core technology into an accessible, versatile deck. The ironless coreless motor runs without cogging, the digital torque and brake control can be adjusted in four steps, and with 78 rpm as well as reverse play, the MK7 generation offers two features that never existed in the SL-1200 range before. Add to that an illuminated tonearm lift for cueing up in the dark and detachable, gold-plated connection cables for later upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you hear and get\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalm and control. The direct drive keeps the speed stable, the bass stays firm, and the pitch fader (±8% \/ ±16%) reacts precisely rather than erratically. With a good cartridge you get a clean, dynamic sound picture at home – and if you want to DJ, the same turntable delivers the torque and responsiveness needed for that. Two uses, one device.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the SL-1200MK7 suited for? (and who it isn't – plain talk)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlain talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e the MK7 is for anyone who wants the Technics name and DJ features without switching straight to the Grand Class price bracket. What you should know: a cartridge and phono preamp aren't included. If you're after maximum speed stability and the finest tonearm mechanics, you'll find that more with the SL-1200GR2; if you only listen at home occasionally and never think about pitch or reverse, you might be paying there for features you don't need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SL-1200MK7 is the most honest entry into the Technics direct-drive world: robust, versatile and equipped with genuine DJ features that are fun at home too. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we mount a matching cartridge and phono stage for you, so it shows its potential from the very start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: direct-drive turntable (DJ \/ all-round)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive: ironless coreless direct drive with digital torque\/brake control (4 levels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeeds: 33 1\/3, 45, 78 rpm (first time in the SL-1200 series) + reverse play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitch range: ±8% \/ ±16%, digitally controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWow and flutter: 0.025% W.R.M.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonearm: statically balanced universal S-tonearm (aluminium), effective length 230 mm, detachable headshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatter: die-cast aluminium, Ø 332 mm, approx. 1.8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge: not included (selectable separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: phono output (RCA, detachable, gold-plated) + ground cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): approx. 453 × 169 × 353 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 9.6 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: turntable, slipmat, slipsheet, dust cover, 45 rpm adapter, counterweight, headshell, cartridge screws, phono cable, ground cable, power cable, manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the SL-1200MK7 and SL-1210MK7?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTechnically both are identical – same coreless direct drive, same tonearm, same features. The naming comes from different markets: SL-1200 is the internationally common name, SL-1210 the DJ designation established in Europe. For us they mainly differ in colour – silver for the 1200, black for the 1210.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the SL-1200MK7 come with a cartridge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The SL-1200MK7 comes with a headshell, but without a mounted cartridge – so you choose the system that suits your sonic taste and budget. We're happy to mount and align it for you to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the SL-1200MK7 suited for DJing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's built for it: high starting torque, adjustable brake, pitch fader up to ±16% and reverse play. It's just as good for everyday use at home – you get DJ robustness and hi-fi ambition in one device.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a phono preamp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the SL-1200MK7 only outputs the pure cartridge signal. An amplifier with a phono input or a separate phono stage is needed. We're happy to show you a suitable, budget-friendly solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy the SL-1200MK7 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause we take the choice of the right cartridge and correct alignment off your hands – that's what determines the sound with any direct drive. Our technician Mauri mounts it properly, and we advise on phono stage and amplifier. Call us (+41 44 680 22 00) or drop us a message.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe right \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridge\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e go well with this, along with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eintegrated amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e with the necessary finesse and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/regallautsprecher\"\u003ebookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e that suit the deck – we're happy to put together the chain for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Technics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53626457588048,"sku":null,"price":915.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/technics-sl-1200mk7-plattenspieler-silber-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1789663249","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/technics-sl-1200mk7-silber","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}