The Technics SL-1200GME Grand Class Master Edition represents the pinnacle of direct-drive turntable engineering, crafted for discerning audiophiles who demand uncompromising performance. This masterfully engineered deck delivers exceptional rotational stability and precise speed control, ensuring your vinyl collection sounds exactly as the artist intended. Built with premium materials and meticulous attention to detail, the SL-1200GME combines legendary Technics heritage with contemporary refinement, making it an essential centrepiece for serious music enthusiasts and professional environments alike.
The SL-1200G/1210G Master Edition—born from a decade of Technics’ expertise, featuring a special gold design that defines the pinnacle of SL-1200 series excellence.
*Other SL-1200 models, including the SL-1200/1210GR2 and SL-1200/1210MK7, will continue to be produced.
The final version of the beloved SL-1200G/1210G series* has been transformed into a Master Edition, incorporating a decade of Technics’ expertise.
This limited version represents the pinnacle of the SL-1200 series, featuring a special gold design and available worldwide in Silver: 1,200 units / Black: 1,210 units—each a standout in the SL-1200 legacy.
*This model is the final version of the SL-1200G. Other SL-1200 models, including the SL-1200/1210GR2 and SL-1200/1210MK7, will continue to be produced.
Gold Logo & Serial Number Plate
Features a gold-painted embossed logo and a serial number plate indicating this limited edition model.
Gold Tonearm
Equipped with a magnesium tonearm finished in gold paint.
Two Colours: Silver and Black
Available in your choice of Silver model SL-1200GME or Black model SL-1210GME.
State-of-the-art Drive Technology
Coreless Direct Drive Motor Achieving Stable Rotation
The SL-1200GME/1210GME features a coreless direct-drive motor that eliminates cogging for smooth rotation. Its twin-rotor construction maintains high torque while reducing bearing load and minute vibrations. The coil mounting base uses the same reinforcement pattern as the Reference Class SL-1000R/SP-10R for enhanced rigidity.
Upgraded ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive)
Unlock a realm of audio precision with the ΔΣ-Drive – a state-of-the-art system harnessing Technics’ expertise in PWM signal processing. The SL-1200GME/1210GME expands the PWM carrier frequency from around 2 kHz to over 20 kHz, reducing audible noise and further suppressing micro-vibrations.
Vibration Resistance Design
Three-layered Turntable Platter
The turntable has a three-layered construction with a rigidly combined brass and aluminium die-cast platter. With a deadening rubber covering its entire rear surface to eliminate unnecessary resonance, thereby achieving high rigidity and vibration damping. This delivers smooth rotational stability and inertial mass surpassing the SP-10MK2, the direct-drive turntable standard used by broadcast stations worldwide, as well as having more than twice the inertial mass of the SL-1200MK5.
High-level Balance Adjustment
When the weight distribution of the turntable is uneven, excess vibration or noise occurs during rotation, which causes degradation in sound quality. Therefore, the balance of the turntable is adjusted at the factory by using specialized high-precision balance adjustment equipment for each and every item after the turntable is assembled. Turntables that have undergone adjustment are labelled with a sticker reading "BALANCED" to indicate that adjustment has been done.
Four-layered Cabinet Construction
A hairline-processed, 10-mm-thick top panel of immaculate aluminium has been added to the previous three-layered construction of aluminium die-cast, BMC, and heavyweight-class rubber on the SL-1200MK5. This four-layered construction combines high rigidity with a high-quality finish and feel.
Insulator
A newly developed zinc insulator using αGEL™ gelatinous material with excellent shock absorption, providing high vibration damping and minimizing feedback.
Tonearm
The tonearm uses lightweight magnesium with cold drawing for high precision. High initial-motion sensitivity is achieved through Technics’ gimbal suspension construction and high-precision bearings.
Specifications
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Multi-speed operation: 33-1/3, 45, and 78 rpm
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Effective tonearm length: 230mm with adjustable height range (0-6mm)
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Cartridge compatibility: 5.6-12.0g (without auxiliary weight), expandable to 14.3-28.5g with included weights
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Premium accessories included: Overhang gauge, headshell, balance weights, dust cover, and eco-friendly packaging
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Dimensions: 453 x 173 x 372 mm | Weight: 18kg
