The original 'Wheel Of Steel' is turning 30! And with that, Technics is ready to CELEBRATE with the Limited Edition SL-1200GLD turntable. This glimmering deck sports all the specs of last years standard setting SL-1210M5G, but it's gilded with 24 karat gold. To commemorate over 3 million SL-1200s sold, Technics is producing an extremely limited run of only 3000 SL-1200GLDs. Only 1500 of which will be available in the USA.

Each unit will have a plaque mounted on the deck which reads 'Limited Edition, Product Certificate No._____________'. This way, you'll know exactly which one (or two) you own. You'll revel in the 24 karat gold-plated tone arm and swivel mechanism, not to mention the stunning gold accents that adorn this world-class turntable.

Technically seen, the GLD model has the same features as the Technics SL-1200MK5G.

Features

Quartz synthesizer direct drive turntable
High grade gold finish
Highly accurate computerized pitch adjustment up to ±16%
Aluminum diecast Turntable Platter (1,7kg - 33,2cm)
Very high torque motor for quick start-ups (only 0.07 seconds stop to speed)
Custom brake speed control
Stylus kick cancel
Exchangeable pitch slider
Turntable speeds : 33-1/3 and 45 RPM
Pitch Range selectable : ±8%, ±16%
Super cool blue LED pop-up work light
Built-in anti-skate adjustment up to 6g
Arm-end scale for quick weight setting
Molded aluminum diecast cabinet and heavy rubber base material help absorb unwanted vibrations
Professional Technics slipmat
Highly sensitive low-mass tone arm with gimbaled suspension
Includes hinge for dust cover (dust cover not included)

Specifications

Engine : Drive Method Direct-Drive
Motor : Brushless DC motor
Starting Torque : 1.5 kg-cm
Electronic braking System
Power Consumption : 14.5W
Dimensions 17-27/32' x 6-25/32' x 13-31/32'
Weight : 11.7 kg

Wow and Flutter : 0.01% WRMS, 0.025% WRMS (JIS C5521), ±0.035% peak (IEC 98A Weighted)
Rumble : -56dB (IEC 98A Unweighted), -78dB (IEC Weighted)
Effective Arm Length : 230mm
Arm Height Adjustment Range : 0-6mm
Overhang : 15mm
Effective Mass : 12g (without cartridge)
Offset Angle : 22°
Friction : Less than 7mg (lateral, vertical)
Tracking Error Angle Within 2° 32' (at the outer groove of 12' record)
Tracking Error Angle Within 0° 32' (at the inner groove of 12' record)
Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range : 0-4g
Headshell Weight : 7.5g