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Audiogold claim to have 1210s for £550
http://audiogold.co.uk/products-page/turntables/technics-1210s-and-1200s-range/
pipwish-
That's for one and, looking at the £500 one they have, that's pretty much my problem.
No cover, no headshell, no hinges and no 45 adapter. That's over £100 on top and then I'd certainly want to service it so that's another £55-75 (+possibly postage.) That's still with no knowledge of the history or a warranty.
Then I've got to find another one.
I've clearly chosen the wrong time to upgrade!
johnnyhotdog
I've finally taken the plunge and decided to replace my trusted old Gemini Pt2000 turntables and Gemini PS626 mixer.
Trawling e-bay & Gumtree for Technics has proven to be a massive ballache and a complete minefield. Any that I've asked questions about, I've found a lot of problems not mentioned in the advert and the few that I've looked at, its a similar story. They're overpriced, worn out, no lids, faulty or damaged etc.
I'm sure there's still good ones out there, they are built to last but I've given up trying to find them!
This mans that I now have a pair of Audio-Technica LP1240s on the way and, as it was a similar story to the Technics with Pioneer Mixers, an Allen & Heath 23c. They don't come with cartridges so I'm going for Shure M77G.
Apologies for the csb/bp - I'm just letting the excitement out. I can't wait to get them set up and try them out.