Technics SL-1200MK2 Turntables $1 Reserve
Was going to restore these to original condition however have lost interest.
Just had them inspected by an audio restoration specialist in Wellington with the following condition report:
Turntable #1 (Left hand side) :
Paint rough with corrosion bubbling through.
Platter rough, with corrosion and flaking paint.
Strobe light not working, Cueing light not working. Pitch fader light intermittent.
Armrest broken. Brake needs adjusting. Tonearm good with some corrosion on base.
Plays record, holds speed, both channels present.
Turntable #1 (Right hand side) :
Paint rough, some corrosion bubbling through but better condition than #1.
Platter rough with corrosion and flaking paint but better condition than #1.
Arm want bent, bearings stiff. Tonearm needs replacing. Didn't test whether any audio signal. Armrest broken.
Pitch fader and light working well. Cueing light not working. Strobe light not working.
Platter spins up and holds speed, brake working properly.
Both turntables tested with strobe disc and speed is dead on. Motors and electronics good.
Audio sockets are jimmied up with cables zip-tied in place. One dust cover, no hinges.
Please visit the link to see the turntables working:
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Prefer pickup from Wellington central, however prepared to ship at buyers expense and packaging requirements.
Have explained them to the best of my ability, in as is where is condition, hence $1 reserve.
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