tonepub
Senior Member
Though there are tons of SL1200's out there (I own one too), I've never been thrilled with this table. It always comes across sounding dark and un-involving , but with great bass and speed stability.
I'm not a big fan of modded gear either, but forum member Jeff Zaret told me about the Sound HiFi mods for the SL-1200, allowing you to get rid of the big honking transformer under the platter, add an external power supply and fit a custom mounting board for an SME tonearm.
It took a little while because the Sound HiFi people were filling orders and as luck would have it the goodies arrived a few days before deadline on last issue, so it had to sit on the shelf for a little while.
After spending the day with this, I am very impressed. Parts quality is first rate, the 309 install looks factory and this table now stacks up with anything in the $3000 category that I've heard.
Full review to follow, but if you are more of a wrench turner and this looks intriguing, for about $1800, you can have a very good turntable that plays out of its league.
I'm not a big fan of modded gear either, but forum member Jeff Zaret told me about the Sound HiFi mods for the SL-1200, allowing you to get rid of the big honking transformer under the platter, add an external power supply and fit a custom mounting board for an SME tonearm.
It took a little while because the Sound HiFi people were filling orders and as luck would have it the goodies arrived a few days before deadline on last issue, so it had to sit on the shelf for a little while.
After spending the day with this, I am very impressed. Parts quality is first rate, the 309 install looks factory and this table now stacks up with anything in the $3000 category that I've heard.
Full review to follow, but if you are more of a wrench turner and this looks intriguing, for about $1800, you can have a very good turntable that plays out of its league.