Item History
This listing is for the individually numbered Technics SL-1210GME Master Edition shown in the photographs.
The black SL-1210GME was strictly limited to only 1,210 units worldwide and represents the final, most highly developed version of the acclaimed SL-1210G platform.
The turntable has been carefully inspected before listing.
The sale includes only the turntable and accessories specifically shown in the listing photographs or stated in the listing. Please note that the SL-1210GME was supplied without a cartridge or stylus from the factory.
Please examine all listing photographs carefully. They show the actual numbered turntable being sold and form part of the condition description.
The current UK retail price is approximately £4,999.
Any remaining manufacturer or retailer warranty applies only where specifically stated.
Features
The Technics SL-1210GME Master Edition is the ultimate and final development of the Grand Class SL-1210G. It combines Technics' twin-rotor coreless direct-drive motor with upgraded Delta Sigma Drive motor control, a low-noise multi-stage power supply, a four-layer vibration-resistant chassis and an individually balanced three-layer platter. Exclusive gold-coloured details and a numbered Master Edition plaque distinguish each of the 1,210 black examples produced worldwide.
- Strictly limited Master Edition: One of only 1,210 individually numbered black SL-1210GME turntables produced worldwide.
- Upgraded Delta Sigma Drive: Advanced digital motor control generates a highly accurate drive signal to minimise motor vibration and maintain exceptionally stable rotation.
- Twin-rotor coreless direct-drive motor: High starting torque, smooth rotation and freedom from conventional iron-core cogging.
- Multi-stage silent power supply: High-speed low-noise switching supply with active noise cancellation derived from the Reference Class SL-1000R.
- Three-layer platter: Individually balanced aluminium, heavyweight rubber and 2mm brass construction, weighing approximately 3.6kg including the turntable mat.
- Four-layer chassis: Die-cast aluminium, BMC compound, a 10mm brushed-aluminium top plate and heavy rubber damping suppress unwanted vibration.
- Gold-finished magnesium tonearm: High-sensitivity S-shaped tonearm with precision gimbal bearings, adjustable height, tracking force and anti-skating.
- Three playback speeds: 33 1/3, 45 and 78rpm, with quartz lock and switchable pitch adjustment ranges of +/-8% and +/-16%.
- Performance: 0.7-second start-up to 33 1/3rpm, 0.025% WRMS wow and flutter, electronic braking and 78dB weighted rumble specification.
- Audio connection: Detachable gold-plated stereo RCA phono output with separate earth terminal.
- Dimensions: 453mm wide x 173mm high x 372mm deep.
- Weight: Approximately 18kg.
