Technics SL-1200GR2 vs the Turntable World: Is the Legendary Deck Still King in 2025?
Introduction: A Legend Reborn in a Crowded Marketplace The Technics SL-1200 is the turntable that defined DJ culture and delighted audiophiles for decades. From nightclubs to home hi-fi rigs, its reputation for bulletproof build and accurate direct-drive performance is unmatched. With the SL-1200GR2, Technics has “released its legendary and widely acclaimed SL-1200 in a new ‘GR2’ version” us.technics.com – blending vintage heritage with 21st-century upgrades. This new Grand Class model is aimed squarely at serious listeners willing to drop a couple grand on a turntable, and Technics touts it as a hi-fi deck first and foremost (if scratching is your priority, they point you to the
