Overview

The evolution of a Legend.

Technics SL series turntables have become legendary with over 3 million sets being produced and used by DJs and clubs the world over. SL-1200MK5 features the undisputedly accurate, reliable and durable Quartz Direct Drive Motor, with Aluminium Diecast cabinets and heavy rubber base for vibration damping.

SL-1200MK5 is got the same dependable construction as the famous and record selling SL1210MK2 with the addition of 0.6g Anti Skate.

Adjustable Brake Speed accessed from just beneath the platter, continuous pitch shift with a reset control for 100% precision and finished off with a Long Life White LED Stylus Light. This turntable comes in Technics silver finish.


Features

Main Features:
  • 0.6g Anti Skate
  • Adjustable Brake Speed
  • Long Life LED Stylus Light
  • 0-8% Continuous Pitch Shift with Reset
  • Silver Finish

Turntable section:
Type: Quartz direct drive. Manual turntable
Drive method: Direct drive
Motor: Brushless DC motor
Turntable platter: Aluminum diecast. Diameter 33.2 cm (13-5/64"). Mass 1.7 kg (3.74 lb.)
Turntable speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 rpm
Variable range pitch: 0-8% with Centre Indent
Starting torque: 1.5 kg / cm
Build-up characteristics: 0.7 sec. from standstill to 33 1/3 rpm
Braking system: Electronic brake
Wow and flutter: 0.01 % WRMS / 0.025% WRMS (JIS C5521) / ±0.035% peak (IEC 98A Weighted)
Rumble: –56 dB (IEC 98A Unweighted) / –78 dB (IEC 98A Weighted)

Tonearm section:
Type: Universal
Effective length: 230 mm (9-1/16")
Arm height adjustment range: 0-6 mm
Overhang: 15 mm (19/32")
Effective mass: 12 g (without cartridge)
Offset angle: 22°
Friction: Less than 7 mg (lateral, vertical)
Tracking error angle: Within 2° 32' (at the outer groove of 30 cm (12") record) / Within 0° 32' (at the inner groove of 30 cm (12") record)
Stylus pressure adjustment range: 0 - 4 g
Applicable cartridge weight range: 3.5 - 13 g / 11 - 20.5 g (including headshell)
Headshell weight [g]: 7.5

General:
Power Supply: ~110-120 / 220-240 V, 50 or 60 Hz
Dimensions [mm]
  • Width: 453.0
  • Height: 172.0
  • Depth: 355.0
Weight [kg]: 12.0
Power Consumption [w]: 13.5