12,000 units total, all seem to have gold trim. I don't have one of these older models, my buddy gave his DJ set to another friend, who promply sold them......... I always liked Technics, kind of like JVC Cassette Decks, build like a tank and they run forever.
I scored a nice 1979 SL-1600mk2 from the original owner at an estate sale for $200 a couple of years ago. It has auto-return which the purists won't like. And a dust cover. But I'm lazy and like both features. Really cool they are releasing more of the original 1200.
Ever wanted one, since years i now have a license model from Audiotechnica, fine enough for my eyes, and ears...
I think I have an SL-1650 up on the shelf, poor thing was sitting in a guys basement looking for love. I think I also got a non-working Pioneer Receiver and some other cool greebles. I always like the simplicity and ease of use with Technics plus they were a great looking plastic turntable.
As much as I appreciate the new vinyl equipment coming out, I've always had a soft spot for something a bit quirky. The vinyl scene will probably shun me for this, but I traded full manual for a Technics SL-L3, now if Technics decide to do an anniversary edition of a linear tracker programmable turntable, I'll be first in line. (tell a lie, I didn't trade full manual, I moved that to the living room so the SL-L3 could live in my office where music gets me through the day).
My last three TT purchases were linear, I don't have any high-end linear but I'll take heavy mid-level any day. One is a Sears (department store) Branded Sanyo and two AIWA's. The Sears is fully working and perfect for kids that don't understand needle drops. When I bought it I didn't check the model code, I thought for sure it was a rebadged Technics SL-7, it has the same rounded cover. No worries, it's still miles better than the plastic-fantastic LT's that dominated back then.
