Technics Grand Class SL-1200/1210G Master Edition turntable
Celebrating the culmination of over 50-years of turntable innovation, Japanese giant Technics has announced a new model: the Grand Class SL-1200/1210G Master Edition.
Technics coronates its Grand Class “G” turntable model with this limited “Master Edition”, utilising the combination of its state-of-the-art motor control technology with the superb mechanical SL-1200 “G” chassis platform, resulting in the ultimate SL-1200 Series turntable ever available
This limited-edition design is said to represent the final evolution of the iconic SL-1200 series, with key features including:
- Delta-Sigma-Drive motor control technology: Integrated with the acclaimed SL-1200 “G” chassis, the Delta Sigma Drive delivers the smoothest, most precise rotational performance ever achieved in the series.
- Iron-coreless engine: Reworked especially for the Master Edition model to further reduce minute vibrations and efficiently smoothen the sensitive tracking process.
- Sophisticated product design: Each turntable is finished with gold-accented details and a Master Edition logo with a unique serial number.
“No doubt the SL-1200 turntable series is one of the most, if not the most legendary turntable series in the world. First released in 1972 and evolved over decades, the SL- 1200 Series has inspired millions of vinyl enthusiast, both for professional and home use, to immerge in vinyl music playback like no other turntable product in the world has achieved,” says Frank Balzuweit, Senior Product Manager at Technics Europe.
“Revived in 2016 as “SL-1200GAE” model – limited to 1200 pieces worldwide and revolutionising the turntable drive technology by first using an iron-coreless motor in combination with digital motor control technology – the SL-1200GAE not only was sold- out immediately after launch, it also set new audiophile performance standards. From there, we have created a new turntable line-up during the past 10 years which proved that the coreless direct drive technology is the de-facto standard for ultimate vinyl playback performance.” Balzuweit adds.
Collector’s item
The SL-1200/1210GME turntable – being the ultimate, limited SL-1200 Series model – deserves tasteful style elements to underline noble exclusivity. Therefore, it come with the following gold-colored elements as signs of differentiation from the standard “G” model:
- Tonearm with Gold colour painting
- Head shell with Gold colour printing of the Technics logo
- Top panel with Gold coloured Technics logo
- Logo badge “Master Edition” with serial number
- Dust cover logo sheet with Gold colour printing Technics logo
The SL-1200/1210G Master Edition will be available from January 2026 at authorised Technics retailers across Europe at RRP £4,999.99. Strictly limited quantities will be made: 1.200 globally in Silver (SL-1200GME); and 1210 globally in Black (SL-1210GME).