Ugo
Hello,
I am very satisfied with this product.
I had some problems adjusting the tonearm, which is very important, but once the problem was solved, this turntable is for me the best quality/price product on the market right now.
Very practical and effective to use; above all, it has "direct drive", therefore not a drive belt, which for me, since I always listen to a lot of music, means I never have to stop for "maintenance".
In conclusion, it still seems important to me to share with you who are reading me the most important aspect of this line of turntables (3 aesthetic variants).
This turntable is perfect above all for the music listener, therefore not for the DJ...........
.........because it is sturdy, heavy but also very "spacious", at the same time "linear and understated".
I also own the first and "historic" TECHNICS SL-1210 ANTHRACITE GREY - for DJ use - bought in 1996 and still perfectly functioning, an extraordinary object.
But for me, who am only a music enthusiast, this "evolutionary variant" that keeps the same aesthetics and all the technical quality aspects.........I had been waiting for it forever......!!!........so I had absolutely no problem putting the historic DJ TECHNICS SL-1210 into "retirement"........(without selling it, however).................
Final concluding aspect: I was treated very well by this French company for the purchase and for the support..........Kind regards, Ugo from Turin-Italy
Comment from March 14, 2026 — Experience from January 08, 2026
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Ciao,
Io sono molto soddisfatto di questo prodotto.
Ho avuto qualche problema nella regolazione del braccio, che è molto importante, ma una volta risolto il problema, questo giradischi per me è il miglior prodotto qualità/prezzo in circolazione in questo momento.
Molto pratico ed efficace da usare; soprattutto ha la "trazione diretta", quindi non la cinghia di trasmissione, che per me che ascolto sempre tanta musica, non devo mai fermarmi per fare "manutenzione".
In conclusione mi sembra ancora importante condividere, con voi che mi leggete, l'aspetto più importante di questa linea di piatti (3 varianti estetiche).
Questo giradischi è perfetto soprattutto per l'ascoltatore di musica, quindi non per il DJ...........
.........perchè è robusto, pesante ma anche molto "spazioso", nello stesso tempo "lineare e sobrio".
Io possiedo anche il primo e "storico" TECHNICS SL-1210 GRIGIO ANTRACITE - per DJ - comprato nel 1996 e tutt'ora perfettamente funzionante, un oggetto straordinario.
Ma per me che sono solo un appassionato di musica, questa "variante evolutiva" che mantiene la stessa estetica e tutti gli aspetti qualitativi tecnici.........io la stavo attendendo da sempre......!!!........quindi non ho avuto assolutamente problemi a mettere in "pensione" lo storico TECHNICS SL-1210 da DJ........(senza però venderlo).................
Ultimo aspetto conclusivo: sono stato trattato molto bene da questa azienda francese per l'acquisto e per l'assistenza..........Cordiali saluti, Ugo di Torino-Italia
Jordan
Absolutely amazing. Could be your end game TT!
Comment from February 14, 2026 — Experience from January 08, 2026
Pierre
Great turntable, excellent sound with the Ortofon Blue 2M cartridge, nothing to complain about, the automatic lift at the end of playback is great, it’s just a pity the tonearm doesn’t return to the stop position; otherwise, REALLY TOP-NOTCH.
Comment from February 11, 2026 — Experience from January 31, 2026
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Super platine, son au top avec la cellule Ortofon Blue 2M, rien à dire, levage automatique en fin de lecture top, juste dommage que le bras ne revienne pas en position d'arrêt, non LE TOP
Serge
Very quiet motor, but I find the overall quality not up to Technics. Semi-automatic operation is unreliable.
Comment from January 23, 2026 — Experience from January 08, 2026
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Moteur très silencieux mais je trouve la qualité générale pas à la hauteur de technics. Semi automatisme aléatoire.
Giuseppe
Simple, solid, exactly what I was looking for!
Comment from January 20, 2026 — Experience from January 10, 2026
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Semplice, massiccio, quello che cercavo!
Andrea
fantastic value for money!
Comment from November 06, 2025 — Experience from May 12, 2025
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rapporto prezzo qualità favoloso!
Timothée
This turntable is a fantastic compromise! You get access to Technics quality without the prohibitive prices. The chassis and motor are on par with the top models; all you have to do is choose another cartridge according to your preferences (I personally went with a HANA EL) and your budget, and you’ll be getting close to turntables that cost several thousand euros more. Thank you Technics and thank you HOMECINE for your advice!
Comment from June 23, 2025 — Experience from March 09, 2025
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Cette platine est un formidable compromis ! Vous avez accés à la qualité Technics sans les prix prohibitifs. Le châssis et le moteur sont au niveau des grandes, il ne vous reste qu'à choisir une autre cellule selon vos goûts (pour ma part une HANA EL) et votre budget pour toucher des platines à plusieurs milliers d'euros plus cher. Merci Technics et merci HOMECINE pour vos conseils !
David
Very good turntable that meets my expectations. However, I am surprised by the feel of the key pressure, which seems light to me. I hope the reliability will withstand the test of time!
Comment from May 23, 2023 — Experience from April 29, 2023
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Très bonne platine conforme à mes attentes. Cependant je suis surpris par le rendu de la pression des touches qui me parait léger. Pourvu que la fiabilité résiste au temps qui passe !
Jérôme
Magnificent turntable, simple and functional. Very good manufacturing quality.
Given the proposed quote, I ordered an Audio-Technica VM95-SH cartridge (with Shibata diamond stylus).
Connected to a ROTEL A14 MKII amplifier and Bowers & Wilkins speakers, the sound is nearly on par with CDs. When comparing them simultaneously, you can perceive the legendary warmth and smoothness of the analog sound.
Having little experience with turntables, I cannot compare it to other models, but I am completely satisfied with my purchase and the price with the Shibata diamond.
Thank you.
Comment from March 27, 2023 — Experience from March 07, 2023
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Magnifique platine, simple, fonctionnelle. Très bonne qualité de fabrication..
Vu le devis proposé, j'ai commandé une Cellule Audio-Technica VM95-SH (diamant Shibata)..
Branchée à un ampli ROTEL A14 MKII et des enceintes Bowers et Wilkins, le son n'a pas grand-chose à envier au CD. En comparaison simultanée, on perçoit la chaleur et la douceur légendaire du son analogique..
N'ayant que peu d'expérience en platine vinyle, je ne peux pas la comparer à d'autres modèles mais je suis entièrement satisfait de mon acquisition et du prix avec le diamant Shibata.
Merci.
