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Technics SL-1200M7G-H 55th Anniversary Gold Edition Direct Drive Turntable, 78 RPM with Grey Finish
The Technics SL-1200M7G-H (also written SL1200M7GH, or SL-1200M7G Silver, the name Technics USA uses for this finish) is the gray version of the SL-1200 55th Anniversary Edition, a direct-drive DJ turntable made in a worldwide limited run of 12,000 units across seven colors. It is built on the SL-1200MK7 platform and adds a gold anodized tonearm, a gold platter rim, gold controls and tonearm base, an individually numbered Gold Edition plate and a gold-logo slipmat. It plays 33 1/3, 45 and 78 rpm, offers ±8% and ±16% pitch, and weighs 21.2 lb (9.6 kg).
The finish, the gold parts and the numbered plate. Under the cosmetics it is the same SL-1200MK7 platform: the same coreless direct-drive motor, the same 0.18 N·m starting torque, the same pitch ranges and the same weight, so it plays and scratches exactly like the club standard.
| Feature | SL-1200M7G-H (55th Anniversary) | SL-1200MK7 (standard) |
|---|---|---|
| Finish | Gray body with gold accents | Black or Silver |
| Tonearm | Gold anodized S-shaped aluminum tonearm, gold tonearm base | Standard S-shaped tonearm |
| Platter and controls | Gold platter rim with strobe dots, gold knobs and buttons | Standard |
| Serial plate | Gold Edition plate engraved with the unit's own serial number | None |
| Slipmat | Commemorative slipmat with gold Technics logo | Standard Technics slipmat |
| Production | Limited to 12,000 units worldwide, all seven colors combined | Regular production |
| Speeds, pitch, torque | 33 1/3, 45, 78 rpm; ±8% / ±16%; 0.18 N·m | 33 1/3, 45, 78 rpm; ±8% / ±16%; 0.18 N·m |
Seven. Six of them share the same gold parts on a colored body, and the Gold model has a gold body as well:
The 12,000-unit limit covers all seven colors together, so each individual color is a fraction of that.
No. Like every SL-1200MK7, it ships with a headshell and a cartridge screw set but no cartridge or stylus, so plan on adding one. Good matches:
The tonearm takes headshell weights from 5.6 to 12.0 g (14.3 to 20.7 g including the headshell), and arm height adjusts from 0 to 6 mm, so most DJ and hi-fi cartridges fit.
Both. It is a full-spec SL-1200MK7 for scratching, mixing and playback: a coreless direct-drive motor with no cogging, 0.7 seconds from standstill to 33 1/3 rpm, wow and flutter of 0.025% W.R.M.S., digital pitch control at ±8% or ±16%, and Reverse Play. The engraved serial number and the fixed 12,000-unit run are what make it a collector's piece. The SL-1200 line first launched in 1972, and this edition marks its 55th anniversary.
Yes. Select 78 rpm with the speed switch, alongside the standard 33 1/3 and 45 rpm. Use a stylus made for 78s when you play shellac records.
| Model | SL-1200M7G-H (55th Anniversary Edition, Gold Edition design) |
|---|---|
| Finish | Gray with gold tonearm, platter rim, controls and tonearm base |
| Drive method | Direct drive |
| Motor | Coreless brushless DC motor |
| Speeds | 33 1/3, 45 and 78 rpm |
| Pitch adjust range | ±8%, ±16% |
| Starting torque | 0.18 N·m (1.8 kg·cm, 1.56 lb-in) |
| Build-up time | 0.7 seconds to 33 1/3 rpm |
| Wow and flutter | 0.025% W.R.M.S. |
| Platter | Aluminum diecast, 13-5/64 in (332 mm) diameter, approx. 4.0 lb (1.8 kg) with slipmat and slipsheet |
| Tonearm | Universal S-shaped, static balance |
| Effective length | 9-1/16 in (230 mm) |
| Overhang | 19/32 in (15 mm) |
| Tracking error angle | Within 2°32' outer groove, within 0°32' inner groove |
| Offset angle | 22° |
| Arm height adjustment | 0 to 6 mm |
| Stylus pressure adjustment | 0 to 4 g, direct reading |
| Headshell weight range | 5.6 to 12.0 g (14.3 to 20.7 g including headshell) |
| Headshell terminal | 1.2 mm 4-pin lug |
| Audio output | Phono pin jack x 1, ground terminal x 1 |
| Power consumption | Approx. 8 W, 0.2 W standby |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17-27/32 x 6-21/32 x 13-29/32 in (453 x 169 x 353 mm) |
| Weight | Approx. 21.2 lb (9.6 kg) |
| Operating temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Operating humidity | 35% to 80% RH |
| Shipping weight | Approx. 26 lb |
| Shipping dimensions (L x W x H) | 23 x 17 x 10 in |
| UPC | 885170454576 |
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