Technics SL-1200MK7 direct-drive turntable in silver, angled view of the platter, S-shaped tonearm and pitch fader

Technics SL-1200MK7 direct-drive turntable in silver, top view showing the platter, Technics slipmat, S-shaped tonearm and pitch control

Technics SL-1200MK7 silver turntable seen from the front, showing the low cabinet and its height-adjustable isolating feet

Technics SL-1200MK7 silver turntable seen from above on a perforated metal surface, with the strobe light lit at the platter edge

Technics SL-1200MK7 Direct-Drive Turntable – Silver, New

$1,399.00

The Technics SL-1200 in its modern form: a brand-new, factory-sealed SL-1200MK7 in silver, with a coreless direct-drive motor, an aluminum platter and Technics’ S-shaped tonearm. Sealed by Technics, so we can ship it to you.

✔️ Coreless direct-drive motor: no cogging, rock-steady speed
✔️ 33⅓, 45 and 78 rpm, with ±8% / ±16% pitch control
✔️ Detachable gold-plated phono cable and power cord
✔️ Dust cover, headshell and slipmat included; cartridge sold separately
✔️ New in the sealed Technics box: 30 days with us, then the Technics warranty
✔️ Save $100 when you pair it with a Radique amplifier or receiver that has a phono input

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Description

A brand-new Technics SL-1200MK7 in silver, sealed in its Technics box: the newest version of the turntable that has defined direct drive for half a century.

Technics SL-1200MK7 silver turntable from above on a perforated metal surface

33⅓ · 45 · 78

rpm, three speeds

±8% / ±16%

pitch control

0.025%

wow and flutter

0.7 s

to 33⅓ rpm from a standstill

Radique’s Take

We sell a lot of vintage Technics SL-1200s, and we love them. So when we say the MK7 is almost as nice as the vintage 1200s that come across our bench, that’s high praise. The silver finish, silver buttons and S-shaped arm are pure 1200, the build is as solid as ever, and underneath sits a brand-new motor design. It’s also the one turntable we can ship: it arrives sealed and packed by Technics, the way it left the factory.

What’s new in the MK7

Technics SL-1200MK7 start-stop button, 33 and 45 speed buttons and the red LED strobe at the platter edge

A coreless direct-drive motor. Earlier direct-drive motors had iron cores in the stator, which cause a tiny rotational unevenness called cogging. The MK7’s new motor has no iron core, so the cause of cogging is gone. Stronger rotor magnets and a carefully tuned gap keep the torque up with the MK5’s, so you get smooth, rock-steady rotation without giving up the 1200’s famous punch.

Technics SL-1200MK7 in silver: the die-cast chassis and two-layer cabinet seen from an angle

A cabinet built to stay quiet. A die-cast aluminum chassis is bonded to a two-layer shell of glass-fiber-reinforced ABS. The combination soaks up vibration and resists acoustic feedback, even with the volume up.

Front view of the Technics SL-1200MK7 showing its four height-adjustable isolating feet

Isolating feet you can level. Each foot pairs a spring with rubber and a cushioned base to keep vibration out, and each one adjusts in height, so the deck sits level even on a surface that isn’t.

Close view of the Technics SL-1200MK7's aluminum platter, strobe dots and Technics slipmat

A damped aluminum platter of die-cast aluminum, with the familiar strobe dots on its rim.

Technics SL-1200MK7 S-shaped tonearm base with counterweight, anti-skate dial and arm height adjustment

The classic S-shaped tonearm, made more sensitive. Technics’ statically balanced universal S-shaped arm rides on high-precision bearings and responds to the slightest movement even better than the MK6’s arm, so it tracks the groove securely and resists skipping, even under a DJ’s hand. Direct-reading tracking force, anti-skate and 0–6 mm arm height adjustment, with a detachable headshell.

Technics SL-1200MK7 pitch fader with its reset button and ×2 range switch

Three speeds, with digital pitch control. 33⅓ and 45 rpm, plus 78 rpm with a switch. The pitch fader reads its position digitally and feeds it straight to the motor control, for ±8% or ±16% of precise adjustment.

DJ features too: reverse play, a first for the SL-1200, plus starting torque and brake speed each adjustable in four steps, using motor-control technology Technics developed for its Blu-ray players.

Technics SL-1200MK7 headshell and the pop-up white LED stylus light beside the platter

A brighter stylus light and an LED strobe. The pop-up white LED stylus light is long-lived and bright enough to cue in a dark room, and the LED strobe switches between red and blue. With quartz-locked speed, the strobe is there for tradition rather than need.

Detachable cables. The gold-plated phono terminals and the power cord both unplug, so you can use the cables you want.

Choosing a cartridge

Like every MK7, it comes without a cartridge, so you’ll need to fit one before you play a record. That means mounting a cartridge on the included headshell (the screws are in the box), then setting the tracking force and anti-skate. If you’re comfortable doing that at home, it’s straightforward. We’ll soon be stocking Ortofon 2M Red and 2M Blue cartridges to suit the MK7, so you can order the cartridge with the turntable.

Connecting it

The MK7 has no built-in preamp, so it needs a PHONO input on your amplifier or receiver, or a separate phono preamp. Most of our vintage receivers and many of our amplifiers have one. Pair the MK7 with any Radique amplifier or receiver that has a phono input and save $100 on the package; the two ship together. Because the phono cable is detachable, you can also upgrade it with our Gold Series RCA Interconnects for a quieter signal path. Our Turntable Connectivity guide explains why that matters.

Package price

Save $100 when you add a Radique amplifier or receiver with a phono input. Put both in your cart and the $100 comes off the turntable by itself. The two ship together.

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What’s in the box

✔ Turntable
✔ Slipmat
✔ Slipsheet
✔ Dust cover (lift-off, no hinges)
✔ EP (45) adaptor
✔ Balance weight
✔ Headshell
✔ Cartridge mounting screws
✔ Phono cable
✔ Phono ground lead
✔ AC power cord
✔ Owner’s manual

Technics SL-1200MK7 Specifications

Type	Direct-drive manual turntable
Motor	Coreless direct drive
Speeds	33⅓ and 45 rpm (78 rpm with switch)
Pitch control	±8% / ±16%
Starting torque	0.18 N·m (1.8 kg·cm)
Build-up time	0.7 s from standstill to 33⅓ rpm
Wow and flutter	0.025% W.R.M.S.
Platter	Die-cast aluminum, 332 mm, approx. 1.8 kg with slipmat
Tonearm	Universal static-balance S-shaped, 230 mm effective length
Overhang	15 mm · offset angle: 22°
Tracking error angle	within 2° 32′ (outer groove) and 0° 32′ (inner groove) of a 12-inch record
Arm height adjustment	0–6 mm
Tracking force range	0–4 g (direct reading)
Headshell	approx. 7.6 g, 4-pin terminal lug
Cartridge weight range	5.6–12.0 g (14.3–20.7 g with headshell)
Outputs	Phono (RCA), ground terminal
Power	AC 110–240 V, 60 Hz · 8 W (0.2 W standby)
Dimensions	453 x 169 x 353 mm (17.8 x 6.7 x 13.9 in)
Weight	9.6 kg (21.2 lb)
Finish	Silver
Model	SL-1200MK7PS (Canadian silver model)

Technics SL-1200MK7 FAQ

Does the SL-1200MK7 come with a cartridge?

No. Like every MK7, it comes with a headshell and mounting screws but no cartridge, so you choose your own. We’ll soon stock Ortofon 2M Red and 2M Blue cartridges to suit it.

Will it work with my receiver?

Yes, if your receiver or amplifier has a PHONO input. The MK7 has no built-in preamp. Without a phono input, you’ll need a separate phono preamp.

Can it play 78s?

Yes. A switch adds 78 rpm to the usual 33⅓ and 45. You’ll want a cartridge and stylus made for 78s.

Do you ship it?

Yes. Brand-new and sealed in Technics’ own packaging, the MK7 is the one turntable we ship. You can also pick it up from us in Kanata.

What warranty does it have?

We cover it for the first 30 days, then the Technics manufacturer warranty takes over.

Is the MK7 better than a vintage SL-1200 Mk II?

It’s different. The MK7 adds a coreless motor, reverse play, 78 rpm and adjustable torque, and it’s brand new. A vintage Mk II has the original Japanese build and character. We sell both, and we’ll happily talk you through the choice.

Warranty and shipping

Your MK7 is covered by Radique for the first 30 days, then by the Technics manufacturer warranty. See our Warranty FAQ for how we handle a claim.

New and factory-sealed, the MK7 ships in Technics’ original packaging, which was purpose-built to carry it safely. We ship across Canada and internationally, to fifteen countries in the past year, or you can pick it up from us in Kanata. Looking for the vintage original instead? See our Turntable Restoration & Custom Builds: we can find, restore and even custom-paint a vintage SL-1200 Mk II for you.

⚠️ International buyers: Technics rates this North American model for AC 110–240 V, 60 Hz, with a detachable power cord. If your mains supply is 50 Hz, please ask us before you order.

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📞 Questions? Use the Ask a Question button above, or call us at 613-416-9995.

$1,399.00

Additional information

Weight	30 lbs
Dimensions	17 × 23 × 10 in
Drive Type	Direct Drive
Operation	Manual

About brand

Technics at Radique

We service Technics, too. Bring us your own Technics turntables, receivers, amplifiers, cassette decks and CD players for repair, servicing or restoration (not reel-to-reel decks), with a 90-day warranty on the work. See our Audio Service page

Technics is the premium audio name Matsushita (now Panasonic) created in Osaka in 1965, and its direct-drive turntables, above all the SL-1200, made it famous. We carry Technics turntables, stereo receivers, amplifiers, CD players, cassette decks and equalizers. We've had more than 160 Technics listings so far, covering more than 115 different models. Every used Technics here is inspected, tested and serviced as required, then photographed in-house and covered by our Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and Perpetual Trade-Back Program. Turntables don't travel well by courier, so ours are pickup in Kanata or Curbside Delivery only. Don't see the model you want? Tell us on First Dibs and we'll email you when one arrives.

Our best-selling Technics models so far are two turntables, the SL-3200 and the SL-220.

The Technics story, 1965 to today

Matsushita Electric of Osaka created Technics in 1965 as its premium audio brand. The first product to carry the name was the Technics 1 bookshelf speaker.

Direct drive. The SP-10 of 1969 or 1970 (sources differ), built around a motor invented by Shuichi Obata, is what Technics calls the world's first direct-drive turntable. The SL-1200 followed in 1972 as a home hi-fi turntable, and the SL-1200MK2 of 1979 was redesigned with DJs in mind. About 3.5 million SL-1200s were made.

CD and the 1980s. The SL-P10 of 1982 was Technics' first CD player.

Pause and return. Panasonic ended SL-1200 production in 2010 and brought Technics back in 2014. A new SL-1200G arrived in 2016 and the SL-1200MK7 DJ model in 2019, and turntable production moved from Japan to Malaysia in 2021.

Which Technics is which?

SL-1200 and SL-1210: the MK2 of 1979 added quartz-locked speed control and a slider pitch control. The 1210 is the black version, often with dual-voltage switching.

SL-B, SL-D and SL-Q turntables: in the early-1980s range, Q models were fully automatic and quartz-locked, D models were not, and the SL-B models were belt-drive budget decks.

SL-3200, SL-220 and other home turntables: the Technics decks we sell most often.

SA receivers and SU amplifiers: such as the SA-1000 of 1978 to 1979. The SA-202 is one of the Technics receivers we've sold most.

RS tape decks, SL-P CD players and SB speakers: from the RS-1500U open-reel deck of 1976 to the SB-7000 linear-phase speakers of 1975.

Buying used Technics: what to check

Speed and pitch. On an SL-1200 or SL-1210, use the strobe to confirm the dots hold steady, and sweep the pitch fader at 33 and 45 rpm.

Tonearm. It should move smoothly with no play in the bearings, the headshell should clamp firmly, and the anti-skate, arm lock and cue lift should all work.

Connections. Loose leads cause crackling. Check the ground wire and both channels.

Everything we list is inspected, tested and serviced as required here, and comes with our warranty.