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Technics SL-1200M7G-H 55th Anniversary Gold Edition Direct Drive Turntable, 78 RPM with Grey Finish
Description
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).
What makes the 55th Anniversary Edition different from a standard SL-1200MK7?
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 |
Which colors does the 55th Anniversary Edition come in?
Seven. Six of them share the same gold parts on a colored body, and the Gold model has a gold body as well:
- SL-1200M7GL Gold
- SL-1200M7G-H Gray (Silver), this listing
- SL-1200M7G-K Black
- SL-1200M7G-W White
- SL-1200M7G-R Red
- SL-1200M7G-A Blue
- SL-1200M7G-G Green
The 12,000-unit limit covers all seven colors together, so each individual color is a fraction of that.
Does the SL-1200M7G-H come with a cartridge?
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:
- Ortofon VNL premounted on an SH-4 headshell, ready to twist on
- Jico J-AAC0823 Alfa, mounted on a silver headshell
- Reloop Concorde Black, an all-in-one Concorde-style cartridge that needs no headshell
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.
Is it a working DJ turntable or a collector's piece?
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.
Can it play 78 rpm records?
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.
What is in the box?
- SL-1200M7G-H turntable
- Commemorative slipmat with gold logo, and slipsheet
- Dust cover
- EP record adaptor
- Balance weight
- Headshell and cartridge screw set
- Phono cable and phono earth lead
- AC power cord
- Owner's manual
Technics SL-1200M7G-H specifications
| 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 |
BIN
A-05-02-02
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