Any one know about Technics US master turntable

[kontrabass888]

Happy new year,
I am considering to experience a quartz direct drive turntable. I passed a local hifi shop there are only two TT for sell: a Project debut III and a technics turntable which is called "US master" cost 250EUR. it looks very similar as SL-1210 but full automatic and much lighter. I can't find any information about this model on internet.

Why this model's name are not in the same line as other technics(SL-XXX)?
Is this model worth 250 EUR?

[JaS]

I'm not sure what model that could be? It should have an SL model number somewhere, possibly on the box or the serial number plate?

Regards,
JaS

[kontrabass888]

There is no sl number, it has only a technics brand and by the right side on the plinth where usually written the serie number, is written "US master".
I asked the shop what serie is this TT, but they don't know(or didn't want to tell me the truth?)

[bogle111]

Any chance of a picture? Would help.

Regards
Pete

[kontrabass888]

I don't have picture, but I will be able to visit that shop again in two weeks.

[majick47]

I wouldn't bother returning to the shop with the Project or the Technics Master turntable. The Project is a poor performing belt drive and the Technics "master" turntable is what is commonly known in the US as a white van turntable, a cheap knock off a Technics SL-1200Mk2 that is next to worthless.

[kontrabass888]

Thanks for reply, does this "master" share the same arm and motor with SL-1200MKII?

[majick47]

Only Technics parts are used on Technics turntables, my guess is the Master is a cheap knockoff made in China of inferior parts/materials/design that you will regret purchasing.

[LPfan]

Is "Technics" spelled correctly on that table?

Regards,

LPfan

[kontrabass888]

yes, it spelled correctly, but tommorow, I will pass the shop, and if it is open, I will take a photo for this turntable.