Was ist im SL-1210MK7 + Ortofon 2M Red Set enthalten?

Der Technics SL-1210MK7 Direktantriebs-Plattenspieler und der Ortofon 2M Red, von uns montiert und eingestellt. Du brauchst nur noch einen MM-Phono-Eingang oder eine Phonostufe und deine Anlage – Laufwerk und Tonabnehmer sind fertig aufeinander abgestimmt.

Ist das Set wirklich vormontiert und eingestellt?

Ja. Der 2M Red ist montiert, die Auflagekraft ist auf die empfohlenen 1,8 g eingestellt, Antiskating und Tonarmhöhe sind gesetzt. Du musst nur noch auspacken, aufstellen und anschliessen. Diese Arbeit machen wir gratis, sie ist im Set inbegriffen.

Welchen Phono-Eingang brauche ich?

Einen MM-Eingang (Moving Magnet) mit 47 kOhm. Den hat praktisch jeder Phono-Vorverstärker und viele Vollverstärker mit Phonozug. Ein MC-Eingang oder Übertrager ist nicht nötig.

Was unterscheidet den SL-1210MK7 vom SL-1200MK7?

Technisch nichts – gleicher Antrieb, gleicher Tonarm, gleiche Funktionen. Der Name stammt aus unterschiedlichen Märkten. Bei uns unterscheiden sich die Sets vor allem in der Farbe: Schwarz beim 1210, Silber beim 1200.

Eignet sich das Set auch zum Auflegen?

Der Plattenspieler ja, der 2M Red ist aber für den Hörbetrieb ausgelegt. Wer scratchen oder hart auflegen will, braucht ein DJ-System – wir beraten dich gern und montieren es dir.

Warum das SL-1210MK7-Set bei HD Zürisee kaufen?

Weil vormontiert bei uns wirklich vormontiert heisst: Unser Techniker Mauri montiert und stellt den 2M Red sauber ein, wir empfehlen die passende Phonostufe und liefern auf Wunsch komplett startklar. Fragen? Ruf an (+41 44 680 22 00), schreib eine Mail oder eine WhatsApp.

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Technics SL-1210MK7 + Ortofon 2M Red, Set

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Preset by HD Zürisee Included We check and adjust the cartridge, overhang, tracking force, anti-skating and tonearm height – and deliver your turntable ready to play.Included in the price for this model. You can untick it if you prefer.

Questions about the preset service

What does the preset service at HD Zürisee include?
For the preset service we mount the cartridge if needed and set overhang, tracking force, anti-skating and tonearm height before the turntable reaches you. You unpack it, place it and play a record straight away – no stylus gauge or alignment template required.

Is the preset service included with this model?
Yes, for this model the preset service is included in the price and already ticked on the product page. You can untick it if you prefer to set up the turntable yourself. If it is available immediately we set it up before dispatch, otherwise delivery takes 2–4 working days longer.

Who benefits from the preset service?
Anyone who wants to listen right away without fiddling with a stylus gauge and alignment template. A properly set-up cartridge sounds better and protects stylus and records. If you enjoy tinkering, simply untick the option. We are happy to answer questions by phone, WhatsApp or e-mail.

What the trade press says

hifi.de 8,6 von 10, Testsiegel („ein brillanter HiFi-Spieler“)Test betrifft SL-1200MK7 und SL-1210MK7 (Plattenspieler, ohne Set-Tonabnehmer)27.07.2021 · Read the review →

The Technics SL-1210MK7 + Ortofon 2M Red set is a ready-to-play direct-drive turntable in black, with the Ortofon 2M Red fully mounted and set up by us: tracking force, anti-skating and tonearm height are all dialled in before the set leaves us.

In short: unpack, set up, connect to an MM phono input – and drop the needle. We do this set-up free of charge, it is included in the set.

Why this set?

Because the SL-1210MK7 is the all-rounder among direct-drive decks – and the 2M Red is exactly the cartridge that gets it playing without detours. The ironless coreless motor runs without cogging, and the statically balanced S-shaped tonearm guides the 2M Red cleanly through the groove. Instead of buying turntable and cartridge separately, mounting them yourself and adjusting with a scale and gauge, you get a ready-matched unit: cartridge mounted, tracking force set to the recommended 1.8 g, anti-skating set, tonearm height adjusted – by Mauri in person, at no extra charge.

What you hear

An honest, balanced sound. The direct drive holds speed steady, the bass stays firm. The elliptical diamond of the 2M Red tracks the groove much more precisely than simple spherical styli: cleaner highs, clearer voices, less sibilance. Because the set-up is already right, the combination works from the first groove – jazz, classical, rock or electronic.

Who is this set for? (and who is it not for – plain talk)

Plain talk: This set is for anyone who wants the real Technics direct drive and doesn't want to deal with mounting and adjustment. To be upfront: you need an MM phono input (many amplifiers have one) or a separate phono stage. The 2M Red is a listening cartridge – if you want to scratch or mix hard, you need a DJ cartridge, and if you want more resolution later, just plug on the 2M Blue stylus.

Our verdict

A well-rounded, pre-mounted package at a fair price: Technics direct drive, matching 2M Red, everything set up. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, our technician Mauri sets the set up cleanly, recommends the right phono stage and delivers fully ready on request.

Technical data

Type: Direct-drive turntable (DJ / all-round), pre-mounted set with adjusted MM cartridge
Drive: Ironless coreless direct drive with digital torque/brake control (4 levels)
Speeds: 33 1/3, 45, 78 rpm + reverse play
Pitch range: ±8 % / ±16 %, digitally controlled
Wow and flutter: 0.025 % W.R.M.S.
Tonearm: Statically balanced universal S-shaped tonearm (aluminium), effective length 230 mm, detachable headshell
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M Red (MM), elliptical diamond, 5.5 mV output – mounted & set up by us
Pre-set (included): Tracking force 1.8 g, anti-skating and tonearm height adjusted
Phono stage required: MM phono input (47 kOhm), otherwise a separate MM phono stage
Connection: Phono output (RCA, detachable, gold-plated) + ground wire
Dimensions deck (W × H × D): approx. 453 × 169 × 353 mm
Weight deck: approx. 9.6 kg
Colour: Black
In the box: SL-1210MK7 turntable, mounted Ortofon 2M Red, slipmat, slipsheet, dust cover, 45 adapter, counterweight, headshell, phono cable, ground wire, power cable, manual

Frequently asked questions

What is included in the SL-1210MK7 + Ortofon 2M Red set?
The Technics SL-1210MK7 direct-drive turntable and the Ortofon 2M Red, mounted and set up by us. All you need is an MM phono input or a phono stage and your system – turntable and cartridge are already matched.

Is the set really pre-mounted and set up?
Yes. The 2M Red is mounted, tracking force is set to the recommended 1.8 g, anti-skating and tonearm height are set. You just unpack, set up and connect. We do this work free of charge, it is included in the set.

Which phono input do I need?
An MM (moving magnet) input with 47 kOhm. Practically every phono preamp and many integrated amplifiers with a phono stage have one. An MC input or step-up transformer is not necessary.

What is the difference between the SL-1210MK7 and the SL-1200MK7?
Technically nothing – same drive, same tonearm, same functions. The name comes from different markets. For us the sets differ mainly in colour: black for the 1210, silver for the 1200.

Is the set also suitable for DJing?
The turntable is, but the 2M Red is designed for listening. If you want to scratch or mix hard, you need a DJ cartridge – we are happy to advise you and mount it for you.

Why buy the SL-1210MK7 set from HD Zürisee?
Because pre-mounted really means pre-mounted with us: our technician Mauri mounts and sets up the 2M Red cleanly, we recommend the right phono stage and deliver fully ready on request. Questions? Call (+41 44 680 22 00), send an email or a WhatsApp.

Goes well with

Goes well with a clean phono cable, a phono preamp (if your amplifier has no MM input), an integrated amplifier and matching bookshelf speakers. You'll find more cartridges under cartridges.