Giving the Technics SL1200 a Vintage Look

I have absolutely no use for one, but thanks for reminding me how gorgeous my Linn Sondek used to look back in the late 80's and early 90's.

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You guys should make frames for Fluance tables at a lower price. There are China manufactures that make wood frames for stereo components. They would sell like hotcakes!!

I'm proud to be a client of yours, Fernando . First class audio products, and great care offered.

Beautiful but ouch on the price. I wish you the best of getting them sold. $350.00 would be a high price, but considble, but still high. What you're asking if it is a bitout of the ball park...A non-starter. I will buy my turntable from you. You're the best specialist out there. Number 1 in my book!😊

I prefer the original look of the Technics. At this point, the 1200 is a classic design, adding wood to it makes it look cheap

Now we need a version where you can install 2 more tonearms (10"-12" to put a SPU and a third cartridge of choice on it) to the 1200mkII-G series! With a nice dampening Plattform beneath it. PERFECT PRODUCT

This is like turning an arc welder into a fancy Edison light. :(

I believe the plinth is the flat surface that the platter sits on. I believe, in my opinion, what you have constructed would be called a wood base.

I found a woodworker who makes these, and cabinets for preamplifiers & such. Totally gonna have this man make me some cabs for my Black Ice Audio gear.

...and I think this improves the looks of the Technics 'table drastically.

Deciding between a silver and black Technics 1200 is one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make in my life LOL!

Looks nice, I've been considering this for my Technics. I'd tweak the design a little- that lip will collect dust in my house. I'd keep the plinth a touch below the level of the top plate, I think it looks better that way. I'd also route the back to accommodate the hinges, I never take the cover completely off. Most people are not going to hear any difference and removing the lid constantly just increases the chances it's going to get damaged/dropped/scratched etc.

I don't think this looks better what so ever, but to each their own. To me the 1200s advantage is that it does not look dated, the functional design gave it an impressively timeless look.

Brilliant Idea. Love it ! Thank You.

Why anyone would want to put this turntable in a case is beyond me. As a mobile DJ years ago, I had these turntables in flight cases but ALWAYS removed them so that I could level them up and set them up correctly. They look good without the plinth. NOT FOR ME..

Wow, what a nice looking upgrade. Impressive to say the least.

Many thanks for this, as always, perfect product presentation. What's about the dust cover? The dust covers are always necessary. It looks great, especially with the black 1210 series. My wife said the 1210G, the black one is her favourite. I'm, sorry, we are a proud owner of a 1200G and two 1210MKII. My father in law owns an 1500. Thanks again. All the best. Servus from Bavaria

Do you have this wood cabinet fitting the SL-1300?

Buy the Technics GR2…..the 1200G is not worthed!

Looks nice. Good that you're going to do other finishes and a cover. What techniques did you use to design the plinth for this Technics?

Looking good!

Will this fit the Audio-Technica knockoffs of the SL-1200, like the AT-LP120XUSB?

Nice! Looks much better!

The original "plinth"was part of it's energy dispersion.. this is not a very good idea my hipster matey

Fantastic!

Your comment was interesting about turntable covers. I never heard my turntable cover making noise while playing.

I can make that for less than 20.00

Looks fantastic

Cool mod 👍 will fit awesome with customers looking for oldschool look.

Fernando, will these plinths fit my older Technics, SL 1210 MKII? Thanks. James

Personally not a fan of recessed look.

The dust cover is necesary, and The 1200 cover is great! , with the dome for the arm cardan.
Thanx

Very nicely done!

Just a humble opinion, I would have built the plinth to accept the OEM dust cover.

Very cool. I’ve been hoping for something like this. One question. Will this impact the sprung plinth of the table itself, cause more resonance etc?

That is sweet!!!