Technics SL-1210MK2
Vintage & classic turntables · 1979–2010 Discontinued
$500–$900 typical US used price
The matte-black version of the SL-1200MK2, mechanically identical but with a multi-voltage power supply. In the UK club scene the black 1210 became even more ubiquitous than the silver 1200.
The black 1210 is the deck most UK DJs actually learned on, and pairs of them still anchor club booths.
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 aluminium arm |
| Wow & flutter | 0.01% WRMS |
| Years | 1979–2010 |
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-1210MK2
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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