Technics SL-1210 M5G Turntable GRAND MASTER SL1210M5G SL-1210M5G

Description: If you are reviewing this listing, then you already know... This is the deck to which all others bow down to. Bottom line, the Japanese know how to engineer & manufacture a timeless classic, battle-tested, club-tested, live performance, rock solid reliable turntable. *** SALE (LISTING) DOES NOT INCLUDE THE LIMITED EDITION / OUT-OF-PRINT "FOOL'S GOLD" SLIP MAT NOR THE "FOOL'S GOLD" SERATO VINYL. USED FOR PRESENTATION PURPOSES ONLY...*** *** SALE (LISTING) ALSO DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ORTOFON CART. USED FOR PRESENTATION PURPOSES ONLY...*** --- Since its introduction in 2003, many have called the SL-1210M5G the "Grand Master" of the 1200 line. In addition to the legendary Technics ruggedness and reliability, the SL-1210M5G boasts some killer one-of-a-kind features including an all-digital pitch control with a greater range, a specially constructed tone arm for improved skip resistance, an easy to adjust braking mechanism, and a black, brushed steel finish. Exclusive Digital Pitch Control A totally digital pitch control means your adjustments stay true from deck to deck. The SL-1210M5G also sports a greater range than earlier models. Switch easily between +/-8 and +/-16, and reset the pitch to 0 at the push of a button. High Quality Sound Powerful bass and clear sound thanks to High Grade OFC (Oxygen Free Coil) tone arm cable and high-grade stereo PHONO cables. Improved Tone Arm Construction The improved tone arm is designed to increase skip resistance. Easy to adjust height settings and a built-in anti-skate adjustment of up to 6g make the SL-1210M5G great for scratching. Easy To Adjust Breaking Speed It's simple to set the breaking speed to suit your liking with the SL-1210M5G. After removing the slip mat, all it takes is a few twists of a screwdriver to go from a slow winding down to an instant halt, or anywhere in between. Exclusive Long Lasting Blue Stylus Light Super long lasting blue LED pitch indicators and stylus illuminator are exclusive to the SL-1210M5G. More Features: • High torque motor for quick start-ups • Quartz direct drive accuracy • Arm-end scale for quick weight setting • Highly sensitive low-mass tone arm with gimbaled suspension • Stylus Kick Cancel and Anti-Skip • Technics Silver Head shell • Easy to replace pitch controller Specifications: • Type : Quartz direct-drive (manual turntables) • Drive Method: Direct-Drive • Motor: Brushless DC motor • Turntable Platter: Aluminum diecast • Diameter: 13 5/64" (33.2cm) • Mass: 3.74 lbs (1.7 kg) • Turntable Speeds: 33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm • Variable Range Pitch: +-8%, +-16% • Starting Torque: 1.3 lb-in (1.5 kg-cm) • Build-Up Characteristics: 0.7s 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: -56dB (IEC 98A Unweighted); -78dB (IEC Weighted) • Effective Length: 9-1/16" (230mm) • Arm Height Adjustment Range: 0-6mm • Overhang: 19/32" (15mm) • Effective Mass: 12g (without cartridge) • Offset Angle: 22 • Friction: Less than 7mg (lateral, vertical) • Tracking Error Angle: Within 2 32' (at the outer groove of 12" record); Within 0 32' (at the inner groove of 12" record) • Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range: 0-4g • Applicable Cartridge Weight Range: 3.5g - 13g; 11g - 20.5g (including headshell) • Applicable Cartridge Weight Range: 9.5g - 13g (with auxiliary weight); 17g - 20.5g (including headshell) • Applicable Cartridge Weight Range (with shell weight): 3.5g - 6.5g; 11g - 14g (including head shell) • Headshell Weight: 7.5g • Power Supply: AC120V, 60Hz • Power Consumption: 14.5W • Dimensions: 17-27/32" x 6-25/32" x 13-31/32" • Weight: 25.74lb (11.7 kg) --- This turntable (I am the sole & original owner) is still in excellent shape after all of these years. Timeless looks with the black piano finish. Great sounding. Just a very, very nice piece of Japanese engineering. A GREAT investment piece as well since it still has it's original and rare OEM box in addition to being 1 of the best turntables ever made... Prior to auction listing, unit had been put through a 3 hour performance / endurance test (connected to a MacBook Pro M1 Max with Serato installed) and works as expected. No issues at all playing analog vinyl as well.This particular M5G was used for studio / editing use only and for random analog-to-digital recordings. Smoke-free, pet-free studio. I have a 2nd M5G that is used for gigs which will remain in our inventory.RCA cables are still OEM original. Grounding cable is still OEM original.Includes the OEM silver 45 adapter still in factory protective sleeve.The GOLD 45 adapter that is currently taped to the turntable will also come with the unit.If I can locate the OEM head shell, I will include it as well...All buttons work. Pitch slider works. All LEDs and pop-up target light function normally.Will ship with the factory rubber platter mat which has never been used. The factory dust cover for this unit also has never been used or mounted, still in it's original factory plastic protective covering.Will ship in it's original OEM box + factory styrofoam protection inserts. ADDITIONALLY, will double box so as to help protect the rare OEM box during transit.Serial Number on factory box matches Serial Number located on the back of the Technics SL-1210m5g turntable. --- *** FREE SHIPPING *** Will ship to contiguous USA / Lower 48 only. Will ship via UPS GROUND or via FedEx GROUND Economy. Adult signature required upon delivery. Will ship INSURED. Will not ship to a P.O. Box Will consider meeting up at local Police Station Lobby if you'd like to pick up unit in person. Please message me in advance prior to purchasing. Seller reserves the right to cancel the listing at any time for any reason. --- If you make a commitment to purchase, then no cancellations on behalf of the winning buyer will be allowed. Full payment due within 24 hours of listing close otherwise the transaction will be cancelled, item re-listed, and non-paying buyer claim will be filed. Thank you for your time & consideration.

Price: 2997 USD

Location: Fremont, California

End Time: 2024-03-09T22:36:42.000Z

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