Help with a Technics sl-1200 mk1

[Wolfman Jess]

So I was cleaning out my storage building and came across an old stereo system, and one of my friends started to flip out telling me it was really nice. It was basically never used and a client gave it to me years ago and I forgot about it. I have a technics SL-1200 mk1 serial number is 007065, a technics receiver that is sa-5760. The cartridge says Pickering XUV, and the top of it reads D4500-0

Everything is in near mint condition, and I was wondering if I should list it on my homeowners, and how much to list it for. Also I am wondering if this is a bit to much for a novice to start with and tips on breaking it in, or something I should trade it for that is a little more accessible. Thanks in advance for you guys dropping some knowledge on me.

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[coyote19702000]

sl1200 mk1 is a great turntable. You should not get trouble to sell it. It is a better sounding turntable than the mark 2 .(and yes I own both)

[Wolfman Jess]

sl1200 mk1 is a great turntable. You should not get trouble to sell it. It is a better sounding turntable than the mark 2 .(and yes I own both)

Cool, I am least going to keep it for awhile. If it is worth more than a grand I need to put it on my insurance? Does anyone know the approximate replacement value for the setup?

[Alec124c41]

Don't overlook that 5760 receiver. It is top line!

Cheers,
Alec

[Wolfman Jess]

Don't overlook that 5760 receiver. It is top line!

Cheers,
Alec

It sure can go loud I will give it that much. I wish I had some better speakers but even just playing around a few hours ago it was loud enough to shake walls at 25% volume when listening to 45:33.

[Wolfman Jess]

One more thing, will this turntable sound good with a modern a receiver? Or would I do better to keep the two as a matched set?

[Ottermel]

Keep them both and clean them up!

[Ottermel]

Specs for 5770 but 60 is close to this (They can go for over $500 in good working condition).

PRE / MAIN section
RMS power output : 2x 165W (20Hz...20Khz, 8 Ohm, 0,08% THD)
20Hz...20Khz continuous power output : 2x 205W (20Hz...20Khz, 4 Ohm, 0,08% THD)
1Khz power output : 2x 175W (8 Ohm, 0,08% THD)
2x 230W (4 Ohm, 0,08% THD)
THD : 0,08% at rated power (20Hz...20Khz)
0,05% at half rated power (20Hz...20Khz)
0,015% at helf rated power (1Khz)
IMD : 0,01%
Damping factor : 60 (8 Ohm)
30 (4 Ohm)
Inputs : 2,5mV / 25 - 50 - 100kOhm (phono 1 & 2)
2,5mV / 50kOhm (lines)
Outputs : 200mV (tape REC)
Maximum input level : 20mV (1Khz, RMS)
S/N ratio : 78dB (phono, IHF A)
95dB (lines, IHF A)
Frequency response : ±0,2dB (RIAA, phono)
20Hz...20Khz (+0 / -0,3dB)
Bass control : ± 12dB @ 50Hz
Bass turnovers : 250Hz / 500Hz
Treble control : ± 10dB @ 10Khz
Treble turnovers : 2,5Khz / 5Khz
Loudness control : +10dB @ 50Hz
Low filter : 12dB/octave below 30Hz
High filter : 12dB/octave above 7Khz
FM section
Sensitivity : 10,3dBf
1,8µV (IHF'58)
50dB quieting : 12,8dBf (2,4µV IHF'58, mono)
35,7dBf (33,4µV IHF'58, stereo)
THD : 0,1% / 0,15% (100Hz, mono / stereo)
0,1% / 0,15% (1Khz, mono / stereo)
0,2% / 0,4% (6Khz, mono / stereo)
S/N ratio : 85dB (hi-lag, mono)
75dB (hi-lag, stereo)
Hi-Lag frequency response : 20Hz...15Khz (+0,2 / -0,8dB)
Const frequency response : 20Hz...18Khz (+0,2 / -0,8dB)
Alt channel selectivity : 80dB
Capture ratio : 1,0dB
Image rejection : 85dB (98MHz)
Spurious response rejection : 100dB (98MHz)
AM suppression : 100dB (98MHz)
Stereo separation : 60dB
45dB (1Khz)
Carrier leak : 38dB (10Khz)
Terminals : -65dB (19Khz, 38Khz)
75 Ohm
300 Ohm

Sensitivity : AM section
Selectivity : 30µV, 250µV/m
Image rejection at 1Khz : 22dB
IF rejection at 1Khz : 47dB
40dB

General
PC : 430W max.
Dimensions : 59 x 18 x 49,3cm
Weight : 26,5kg.

[Bob in STL]

So I was cleaning out my storage building and came across an old stereo system, and one of my friends started to flip out telling me it was really nice. It was basically never used and a client gave it to me years ago and I forgot about it. I have a technics SL-1200 mk1 serial number is 007065, a technics receiver that is sa-5760. The cartridge says Pickering XUV, and the top of it reads D4500-0

Everything is in near mint condition, and I was wondering if I should list it on my homeowners, and how much to list it for. Also I am wondering if this is a bit to much for a novice to start with and tips on breaking it in, or something I should trade it for that is a little more accessible. Thanks in advance for you guys dropping some knowledge on me.

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Major score. Great turntable and possibly the best receiver Technics ever made. My good friend had one and he wishes he still had it.

Seem like Pickering was a commmon match for Technics back then?

You owe it to yourself to go out and buy some excellent speakers.

[Wolfman Jess]

So I was cleaning out my storage building and came across an old stereo system, and one of my friends started to flip out telling me it was really nice. It was basically never used and a client gave it to me years ago and I forgot about it. I have a technics SL-1200 mk1 serial number is 007065, a technics receiver that is sa-5760. The cartridge says Pickering XUV, and the top of it reads D4500-0

Everything is in near mint condition, and I was wondering if I should list it on my homeowners, and how much to list it for. Also I am wondering if this is a bit to much for a novice to start with and tips on breaking it in, or something I should trade it for that is a little more accessible. Thanks in advance for you guys dropping some knowledge on me.

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-s ... 6029_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-a ... 2336_n.jpg

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-s ... 4498_n.jpg


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Major score. Great turntable and possibly the best receiver Technics ever made. My good friend had one and he wishes he still had it.

Seem like Pickering was a commmon match for Technics back then?

You owe it to yourself to go out and buy some excellent speakers.

I am not sure I can invest any more in audio right now, I am a single dad with a 12 and 15 year old. Honestly, I may just end up selling it all if I can not put a great system together with it. I would rather see it enjoyed vs. sitting around in my garage.

[Brick]

Check your local craigslist for a good set of speakers, cheap. Then introduce your kids to vinyl, they're at the right age to get it. You have some great equipment there, even the cartridge is good. Alot of the used equipment I have been selling has been going to young people, shame to not give it a try.

[Alec124c41]

Watch your kids with that receiver. At 165 watts RMS per side, it can blow your windows out!
Excellent tuner, too: 5 gang FM section. And variable loading in the phono section. That's class.

Cheers,
Alec

[Bob in STL]

I am not sure I can invest any more in audio right now, I am a single dad with a 12 and 15 year old. Honestly, I may just end up selling it all if I can not put a great system together with it. I would rather see it enjoyed vs. sitting around in my garage.

I understand. I was a single Dad and put three through college. My youngest is a Junior and doing well so I am almost there.

Most of my stereo gear sat in my basement for decades. I just resurrected it this past winter and restarted the vinyl hobby in February.

If you cannot fit this into your lifestyle then one option is to store it properly and get to it later. The TT will hold up fine.

I like the suggestion of finding good speakers on CL. If you are patient some great speakers will come your way at a reasonable price.

Good luck.

[Wolfman Jess]

I think I am just going to mothball all this stuff again, I will be back in a few years