Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best Selling in CD Players & Recorders
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Save on CD Players & Recorders
A trick for new players - these CD players have a "Shipping lock" located underneath the CD mechanism about 2 inches in from the front lip of the unit on the underside. If engaged (pulled out) the player will load the CD and show the total playing time and the number of tracks on the CD but will appear to be faulty in that it will not play the CD. Dis-engaging the shipping lock by firmly pushing the plastic knob inwards until you feel a click will render the player operable. I own three of these. They simply sound superb and were way ahead of their time. Originally designed to be a 'drop-in' replacement for the wildly popular DJ turntable the SL-1200 these failed to get the market traction that Technics hoped for. However their dual-DAC per channel design made them popular with audiophiles and music students (for their pitch control, hitherto an unheard of feature on a CD player) Pros: Sound quality. Build quality (They weigh 14-ish KGs) Cons: No XLR or digital out. Will stubbornly refuse to play CD-Rs. Won't show time remaining information for tracks numbered 21 and above.Read full review
Verified purchase: No
Even without XLR outputs, the Technics SL-P1200 sounds great. Larger and heavier than it seems in photos, this machine is built to last. Of course, the laser might die soon. But you could also get months or years of CD bliss before that happens, so I heartily recommend this impressive CDP, or the SL-P1300 if you can find one.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned