It was listed as a Technics SL1200 MKII as-is for a $90 BIN. Luckily, I was fully prepared for the worst when I clicked the BIN button, figuring it would be worth it just to see one of these classics in person. Hehe - aside from the dustcover being shattered like a bomb went off, the tank fired up after a good cleaning. The styrofoam balls were nested even deep inside the unit.
Other probs:
- the cueing arm is gone
- the cueing lamp is out
- no headshell
- no rubber mat
- no 45 adapter
I have plenty of compatible headshells, and used the mat and adapter from the Pioneer PL-10 I savaged. I think I'll use it a while before I consider putiing any money in a new cover and the cueing issues. Cool thing is, though, that I just cue it by placing the needle on the record and hit the start button. Zero to 33 1/3 in about a second. :) All in all, a very impressive piece of audio engineering. The direct drive design is insane.