TECHNICS' All-New SL-1300G, Better than the SL-1200G?

The Audiophiliac is a convert from belt-drive to direct-drive turntables, he was eagerly awaiting the new Technics SL-1300. They sound similar of course, but which is the better sounding 'table?

0:00 A NEW Technics turntable
1:50 Eight pound platter!
6:36 I replaced my $20K SME turntable wit a SL-1200G
8:20 Listening impressions
14:03 So Steve, what do you really think?
14:59 Viewer System of the Day!
16:06 Outro

#audiophile #technics #vinyl

[Photoboy]

OK Technics, give us a 1100G. It would be an exact copy of the 1200G without the sliders, the strobe, etc., but with the same chassis, tonearm, platter and drive system.

[Rhyme]

Hi Steve... What do you think about Technics sl1300g Versus Denon 3000ne... That should be interesting

[antoinep]

I have the original SL1300 from 1974. Automatic cueing, no pitch slider, but it retains the strobe platter, which I love (could watch it for hours). Perfection.👌

[jonathanscull]

Another top-notch review, at the end viewers know how they sound and can make good choices. The 1300 looks a lot nicer, that's for sure. Still, the 1200 still seems to pull its weight. Dare I say, there's a connection to what we did in print to what you're doing now to a MUCH larger audience, so I can only say BRAVO! Bring it on... trickle down finally worked in one industry.

[jimashby]

They better bury me with my 1200G 😮 I scored a open box.
I do like of the New look. 😊

[Cru_Jones_Ice_Breaker]

Technics hurt themselves because many people (like me) are waiting for a model with all of the quality of the 1200G, without DJ features.
Only that will replace my classic Technics SP-15 that I've been using for decades.
Great review, Steve!

[thelowprofile]

Man is looking fresh and his hearing is still great.

[wolfgangmozart]

Thanks for review Steve! But what about 1200gr vs 1300g? Should we upgrade or stay?

[robertpincus]

Steve, this is one of your better and most focused videos.

[thomasdix]

Thank you, Steve, enjoyable and informative review. Appreciate all.

[iampryso]

When the SL1200 GAE/G was introduced I was disappointed they didn't also update the styling. In spite of that I bought a 1200G and I love it.

Regarding the "DJ features" I've actually found the pitch control to be useful. A couple of LPs sounded a bit doggy, so simply upping the speed +2 restored natural tone. So it can be worthwhile.

BTW I continue to be amused by the label "DJ table" for the SL1200. Look at the Technics history, it was designed for home audio. Then after years in production it was the DJs who kept it in their line up with demand for its rugged versatility. Now today several good to great tables at various price points.

[wattsupaz]

A comparison between the 1200GR2 and this would interest me more, but thanks for a fine review.

[Darrylizer]

You know if the SL-1300 had the magnesium tonearm of the SL-1200G this would be a no-brainer for me. Alas...

[jed]

Oh woe is me! Now you make me regret selling my Technics 1200 DD turntable and I sold it for a song (ha, ha).
I love how you are into what I as a baby boomer would still call contemporary music. Although I do love a good classical recording that post millennial era right there is more on pointe. Thank you Steve

[recordhead]

With the exception of a Thornes TD145 (love/hate relationship w/ that table) I've been using Technics broadcast models for about 25 years. I preordered the 1300G and I'm looking forward to it. It's my 1st "new" turntable in over 40 years. And even that was a Technics!

[Unpreeeedictable]

Bit late to the party but I wanted to say this was the best review I found comparing the SOUND of the 1300g to the 1200g. That said, I bought the 1300g as a second table over the 1200g, mainly because of the looks. Shallow, I know! Still, on the 1300g you're still getting that rock solid propulsive drive of a Technics DD motor, which gets me bobbing my head to music that doesn't elicit the same response on my much pricier belt drive table.

[QoraxAudio]

6:52 Oh Steve, you're really missing out on something! I've put an SME V on my 1200G and it's WONDERFUL!
It's the best of both worlds! 👍

[jsprite]

I'd love to see a Technics turntable like the 1300G but with the little light to clearly see the needle when positioning it over the start of a LP record. So, I guess my dream TT would be a "semi-DJ" or "Semi-audiophile", just for that feature alone...

[hesmellslikerome]

How want you to compare the Denon 3000 to the 1300 I would truly like to hear your thoughts on those two they are much closer and price

[DarthFungHole]

Thanks for putting me onto Out Of The Cool. 👌