Technics 1200 Service and Restoration
Technics 1200 turntable for sale
Where Can I buy New?
If you want a fresh smelling Technics turntable. This Technics SL-1200 MK2 is currently available.
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Technics 1200 MK2 Service
History
The Technics brand is one of best when it comes to DJ turntables. Dating back to the 1980’s with the iconic 1200’s but even in the 70’s with home equipment. We recently had the privilege to restore a Technics 1200 MK2. This turntable was in storage for a very long time and we mainly cleaned, repainted, replaced capacitors, upgraded to an LED pop up light, replaced the pitch fader and added gold plated RCA cables with internal grounding. We also carried out a performance check to make sure the table didn’t have any issues while operating. These are the results.
Repair DJ Gear Service
We offer a wide spectrum of service, modifications, upgrades, personalization, and restoring. The direction really depends on your budget. We can really do anything.
There is also a few new services and processes for the 2022 year.
Restoration Evaluation
Restorations require individual attention and vary greatly, from one to another. Based on the clients work request, an itemized quote will be created and approved before any work begins.
This is the typical process for a full restoration.
Disassemble chassis to plinth.
Clean & calibrate tonearm adjustment assembly.
Check tonearm antiskating mechanism.
Calibrate tonearm pivot bearings & lubricate if needed.
Replace audio cables with Mogami W2528 dual unbalanced cable and Amphenol M-Series Musician Range RCA
Replace pitch slide potentiometer with new,SFDZ122N11-2.
Calibrate pitch gain to 262k frequency.
Check & service target lamp mechanical components. Upgrade to LED.
Check condition of operation base, power switch, start/stop button, 33/45 buttons. Cleaned.
Observe pitch zero. Calibrate.
Reflow solder joints on main PCB to avoid known issues.
Check and replaced capacitors.
Check voltage regulator components. Replaced. 4 power transistors.
Check, clean and lubricate center shaft.
Speed stability & torque test.
Calibrate brake adjust.
Replace pitch slide felt.
Reassemble & clean turntable parts.
Resurface platter dots.
Soak test.
Powder coat
Personalized paint
Base colors
Pearl colors
Technics typography reprint
Personalized lettering
Personalized graphics
Cerakote
Clear coat
*Install provided “foil lettering” and clear/seal
One color
Two colors
Personalized
Plating
Tonearm base
Tonearm
Feet
45 adapter
Buttons
