A great successor to the legendary Technics 1200 line
I have upgraded from a 1210 MK3 to the 1200 MK7. The main difference I noticed right out of the box is a lower floor noise. It seems that the new motor is quiet while being more powerful than my previous model. The MK7 is gorgeous to look at being all black, including the tone arm, and I after switching the lighting to blue (easy adjustment) it's even better looking.
A few notes I'd like to make - I'm a little divided on not having hinges at all. I like the ease of lifting the dust cover and placing an album vs. having to find room to place the dust cover. Also,the feel of the material is a little cheaper vs. the older models. The Start/Stop button feels a little flimsy and not as smooth.
But, having the option to play 78's and play records backwards? Super cool!
overall - It's a bit expensive but it's gorgeous and should last a long time. I will be using it at home, not DJ'ing.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned