Technics SL-1200GLD
Vintage & classic turntables · 2004–2004 Discontinued
$1,500–$2,500 typical US used price
A numbered limited edition of the 1200 finished in gold, produced in 2004 following the earlier gold SL-1200LTD of 1995. Mechanically an MK5-generation deck; the appeal is rarity and finish.
The collector's 1200 — boxed, low-numbered examples trade well above any standard MK2 or MK5.
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
- This is a used-market purchase. Ask about condition, originality and service history, especially the belt, bearing and stylus.
Specifications
| Drive | direct drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | die-cast aluminium with rubber damping |
| Tonearm | Technics S-shaped arm, gold finish |
| Wow & flutter | 0.01% WRMS |
| Years | 2004–2004 |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
The fitted cartridge is not mapped to a verified replacement part. See the model-specific stylus guidance →
Where to buy the Technics SL-1200GLD
4 US retailers handle used or discontinued decks like this — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guitar Center | music retail | Free standard shipping on most orders $25+. | View at Guitar Center ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at Reverb ↗ |
| Upscale Audio | hifi independent | Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). | View at Upscale Audio ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |
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