Like all Technics gear, the 1200MK5 is built to last. It comes with all the features you’ve come to know and love in earlier Technics models, plus a few extras tailored to the needs of the pro DJ.

Technics SL-1200MK5 Turntables Easy To Adjust Breaking Speed
It’s simple to set the breaking speed to suit your liking with the SL-1210MK5. After removing the slip mat, all it takes is a few twists of a screwdriver to go from a slow winding down to an instant halt, or anywhere in between.

Non "Click" Pitch Control
Smooth sliding, quartz locked, non "click" continuous pitch adjustment +/-8% and +/-16%

Recessed Power Switch
Recessed Power switch to avoid accidental turn off.

Pitch Reset
Instantly reset pitch to zero at the touch of a button.

New LED Stylus Light
New LED stylus light lasts longer than earlier models.

Technics SL-1200MK5 Turntables Features & Specificatons:

Colors available SL-1200MK5: Silver

Type Quartz direct-drive (manual turntables)

Drive Method Direct-Drive

Motor Brushless DC motor

Turntable Platter Aluminum diecast

Diameter 13 5/64" (33.2cm)

Mass 3.74 lbs (1.7 kg)

Turntable Speeds 33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm

Variable Range Pitch ±8%

Starting Torque 1.3 lb-in (1.5 kg-cm)

Build-Up Characteristics 0.7s from standstill to 33-1/3 rpm

Braking System Electronic brake

Wow and Flutter 0.01% WRMS 0.025% WRMS (JIS C5521) ±0.035% peak (IEC 98A Weighted}

Rumble -56dB (IEC 98A Unweighted) -78dB (IEC Weighted)

Effective Length 9-1/16" (230mm)

Arm Height Adjustment Range 0-6mm

Overhang 19/32" (15mm)

Effective Mass 12g (without cartridge)

Offset Angle 22°

Friction Less than 7mg (lateral, vertical)

Tracking Error Angle Within 2° 32' (at the outer groove of 12" record) Within 0° 32' (at the inner groove of 12" record)

Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range 0-4g

Applicable Cartridge Weight Range 3.5g - 13g 11g - 20.5g (including headshell)

Applicable Cartridge Weight Range (with auxiliary weight) 9.5g - 13g 17g - 20.5g (including headshell)

Applicable Cartridge Weight Range (with shell weight) 3.5g - 6.5g 11g - 14g (including head shell)

Headshell Weight 7.5g

Power Supply AC120V, 60Hz

Power Consumption

Dimensions 17-27/32" x 6-25/32" x 13-31/32"

Weight 26.5lb (12 kg)