Technics 1210's -
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03 April 2006, 09:03 PM
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Theres better for cheaper. Are well made though but living off its brand name.
*Note: Im not saying theyre ****, theyre very good infact but there are arguably alot better ones.
Check out www.djstore.co.uk
*Note: Im not saying theyre ****, theyre very good infact but there are arguably alot better ones.
Check out www.djstore.co.uk
03 April 2006, 10:00 PM
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got a set of mk2 1210 about 6 months ago and i can honestly say it's the best £600 i've spent. had a mix on lots of others the new stantons ets but imho nothing comes close
03 April 2006, 10:37 PM
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think the mk5 had some extras for the jap market and they have took a while to filter over here... i would get whatevers cheapest lol, although i allways prefered the silver sl1200's 
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03 April 2006, 10:51 PM
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i have the mk3 1210's and the differance between mk2's and mk3's are
a curved on/off switch (to stop accidental switch off)
and a quartz lock on the pitch adj
the mk3's are the same as the mk5's
a curved on/off switch (to stop accidental switch off)
and a quartz lock on the pitch adj
the mk3's are the same as the mk5's
03 April 2006, 11:42 PM
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hmm someone I know is selling a pair for 400, around a year old and in good condition. Seem like a good deal for MkII's ?
Loads on ebay going all the time but its not something id want to buy without seeing first.
Theres nothing that can *really* go wrong with em is there ?!
Loads on ebay going all the time but its not something id want to buy without seeing first.
Theres nothing that can *really* go wrong with em is there ?!
04 April 2006, 12:14 AM
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mk5 have no dip in the middle of the pitch slider- 0 is activated by pressing a button. Eliminates having two zero points on slightly mis calibrated turntables (like practically every set you find in a club).
The other differences are a slightly modified power switch (to prevent accidental operation) and the cue lamp is an LED instead of a bulb to make it last longer.
The Mk5G is a special edition model.... The G has awitchable +/-8 or 16% pitch scales, blue led cue lamps and pitch markers and a polished mirrored black finish. These were limited.
Personally I would buy a set of mk2s used-they hold their (used) value very well and are pretty much bomb proof. Ive just sold on another set you could have had.....missed them by 2 days.
Ive used hundreds of sets over the years in clubs- and owned and bought to sell on several pairs too.....they rarely go wrong, and if they do, its normally a simple clean or service that gets them going again. Only other common fault is worn out phono leads, more common on older ones - but thats 15 mins with a soldering iron and a new lead- no big deal. £400 is fine for a pair- does that have carts/headshells with that?
Oh and the only difference between 1200s and 1210s is the colour (1200s are silver) and they are voltage switchable for the US. Thats all. I prefer the 1200s colour myself!
Anything else feel free to PM me.
p.s- I know these things inside and out....heres part of my setup at home:
http://i2.tinypic.com/oq9cp0.jpg
The other differences are a slightly modified power switch (to prevent accidental operation) and the cue lamp is an LED instead of a bulb to make it last longer.
The Mk5G is a special edition model.... The G has awitchable +/-8 or 16% pitch scales, blue led cue lamps and pitch markers and a polished mirrored black finish. These were limited.
Personally I would buy a set of mk2s used-they hold their (used) value very well and are pretty much bomb proof. Ive just sold on another set you could have had.....missed them by 2 days.
Ive used hundreds of sets over the years in clubs- and owned and bought to sell on several pairs too.....they rarely go wrong, and if they do, its normally a simple clean or service that gets them going again. Only other common fault is worn out phono leads, more common on older ones - but thats 15 mins with a soldering iron and a new lead- no big deal. £400 is fine for a pair- does that have carts/headshells with that?
Oh and the only difference between 1200s and 1210s is the colour (1200s are silver) and they are voltage switchable for the US. Thats all. I prefer the 1200s colour myself!
Anything else feel free to PM me.
p.s- I know these things inside and out....heres part of my setup at home:
http://i2.tinypic.com/oq9cp0.jpg
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04 April 2006, 08:22 AM
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I love 1210's (hence my username). Mixer wise I use a DJM-600 and hd25 headphones. I have one vestax 2300 and wasnt impressed for the reason that the pitch seems to wobble all over the place, even after i sent it back to be fixed it made little difference. Also how does one service a 1210????
). Mixer wise I use a DJM-600 and hd25 headphones. I have one vestax 2300 and wasnt impressed for the reason that the pitch seems to wobble all over the place, even after i sent it back to be fixed it made little difference. Also how does one service a 1210????
04 April 2006, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by AudiLover
Theres better for cheaper.
04 April 2006, 09:47 AM
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Lol, thats why they're fitted in every club I've ever worked in.
04 April 2006, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Freak
£400 is fine for a pair- does that have carts/headshells with that?
p.s- I know these things inside and out....heres part of my setup at home:
http://i2.tinypic.com/oq9cp0.jpg
p.s- I know these things inside and out....heres part of my setup at home:
http://i2.tinypic.com/oq9cp0.jpg
the setup im getting has carts/shells, etc. Just need to locate a decent mixer as with most deals people bung one in with the price but its usally crap. got the guy to take it out and knock 50 notes off. (450 to start with).
cheers for the info guys
04 April 2006, 02:08 PM
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I use three turntables at once, so when buying CDJs it made sense to have three so I can use those three together at once as well.
if you need a mixer I have an intimidation blue for sale.....top notch vintage mixer in absolutely mint condition.
if you need a mixer I have an intimidation blue for sale.....top notch vintage mixer in absolutely mint condition.
04 April 2006, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Freak
I use three turntables at once, so when buying CDJs it made sense to have three so I can use those three together at once as well.
Admit it, your just greedy!
04 April 2006, 05:31 PM
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just a piece of advice to those with 1210's or getting them in the future, dont spill vodka-redbull on it, they don't like it!
STILL waiting for it to be fixed!
on a different note, spent a small fortune on records the weekend, got some cracking stuff!
STILL waiting for it to be fixed!
on a different note, spent a small fortune on records the weekend, got some cracking stuff!
04 April 2006, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Freak
I use three turntables at once, so when buying CDJs it made sense to have three so I can use those three together at once as well.
if you need a mixer I have an intimidation blue for sale.....top notch vintage mixer in absolutely mint condition.
if you need a mixer I have an intimidation blue for sale.....top notch vintage mixer in absolutely mint condition.
I would like 4 channels ideally
04 April 2006, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by EXSCOOBY
what did you get wez
ooh, i'm struggling to remember off the top of my head...
can remember bits of the titles...
'Blow' (Blow, Blow Blow your Speakers)
'Bounce' (great piano rift combined with a filthy beat/bass line , gonna be a biggy me thinks)
'Washing Machine' (been around a while, been tweeked a bit) "someones f*cked my washing machine!"
'That Sound' (Should know the artist on this one but minds gone blank,good remixes)
loads of others, i'll have to note the track names, got one that i cant remember and its fooking awsome!
probably of no use to anyone!
04 April 2006, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by paul-s
is it one of these ??
I would like 4 channels ideally
I would like 4 channels ideally
Was worth a shot. Dont have any 4 channels lying about...sorry. Ebay it is!
04 April 2006, 07:55 PM
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Had a set of 1200 MkII (the grey ones) for 8 years now, still as good as the day I got them. Highly expect them to last at least another 8 years 
Used to have an intimidation blue too, company went bust a while ago, so no spare parts about.. Now i use a stanton SK Two...
Lovely..
Used to have an intimidation blue too, company went bust a while ago, so no spare parts about.. Now i use a stanton SK Two...
Lovely..
