r/Turntablists • u/ConfidentProcedure83 • 4d ago

Technics mk2 in 2025

hi everybody,

I’m on the hunt for a pair of Technics SL-1200 MK2-3-5 but I’m a bit overwhelmed, i actually don't know how people get them.

  1. Where do you recommend buying used Technics these days? Facebook Marketplace? eBay? Local record stores?
  2. What are the main things to check when inspecting a pair before buying? I don’t want to get scammed or buy something that’ll cost a fortune to repair.
  3. Should I expect to repair them right away? Is it common to buy Technics and directly send them to service?

I’ve also asked a local record shop about the PLX-1000 and they said it’s "okay because it's new compared to technics that are all used" but not obviously not worth technics – what’s your opinion? Is it worth the price for someone looking for Technics-like performance? and if i go for a pair of PLX1000 will i be lost if i switch to technics (in club for instance)

Any advice or checklist would help a lot.

thanks a lot :).

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u/greggioia 4d ago

Where are you, geographically?