The Culmination of a Legend
Technics coronates its Grand Class “G” turntable model with a limited “Master Edition”, utilizing the combination of the state-of-the-art ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive) motor control technology with the superb mechanical SL-1200 “G” chassis platform, resulting in the ultimate SL-1200 Series turntable ever available
Warsaw, October 24th, 2025 – Today, renowned hi-fi brand Technics has released a true sensation, announcing an ultimate and limited version of the SL-1200/1210G model, setting a historical quality milestone for the worldwide highly acclaimed SL-1200 Series turntable.
First introduced in 1972, the SL-1200 turntable series is widely regarded as one of the most iconic in the world. Over the decades, it has continuously evolved, earning the admiration of both professional DJs and home listeners, and becoming a lasting symbol of vinyl culture. In 2016, Technics revived the series with the limited-edition SL-1200GAE, restricted to 1,200 units worldwide. This model introduced a coreless direct-drive motor with digital motor control, setting a new benchmark for audiophile performance. It sold out immediately upon release and laid the foundation for Technics’ modern turntable lineup built around coreless direct-drive technology. More recently, Technics developed the ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive) motor control system, which applies digital processing from its full-digital amplifiers to minimize motor vibrations to near-immeasurable levels. This technology, featured in models such as the SL-1200GR2 and SL-1300G, delivers exceptional rotational stability and smoothness. Until now, the SL-1200G and SL-1210G models had not incorporated this new motor control system. The new Master Edition represents the final evolution of the series, integrating ΔΣ-Drive and a low-noise switching power supply to achieve the highest possible performance. Featuring refined gold accents and limited to 1,200 units in Silver and 1,210 units in Black, the Master Edition embodies a decade of Technics’ engineering expertise—standing as the ultimate expression of the SL-1200 legacy.
State-of-the-art Drive Technology
The ΔΣ-Drive motor control technology is capable of delivering the perfect driving sine wave signal for the iron-coreless direct drive motor. By using PWM signal generation using ΔΣ (Delta Sigma) Modulation, as employed in Technics’ full-digital amplifiers, motor vibrations are reduced to the minimum, resulting in a super smooth rotational accuracy.
This revolutionary technology has been firstly used in the SL-1200GR2 turntable by Technics and later been introduced in the SL-1300G where it has been combined with the sophisticated iron-coreless double-rotor/single stator motor type, delivering an exceptional rotational precision for ultimately audiophile vinyl record performance.
As with the SL-1300G, in the SL-1200/1210G Master Edition Technics is utilizing the superb iron-coreless double-rotor/single stator engine, eliminating unwanted “cogging” and delivering high drive torque for superior rotational power. For the SL-1200/1210G Master Edition, this motor type has been thoroughly reworked by a reinforced stator board with non-magnetic screws, further reducing minute vibrations in order to efficiently smoothen the sensitive tracking process.
Last not least, a Hybrid Encoder for Rotational Speed Detection, using a Hall Sensor for Rotor Position Detection, is meticulously keeping the rotation speed even with external influences such as warped vinyl discs for ensuring a rock-solid pitch with even the most critical natural instruments such a piano or a violin.
Superb mechanical construction
In the SL-1200/1210G Master Edition, all electronical motor drive techniques are combined with the top class mechanical product engineering that makes the “G” model valuable and desirable.
The 4-layered bottom chassis made of aluminium die-cast and BMC (Bulk Moulding Compound), added by a 10mm strong hairline-brushed aluminum top plate and a heavy-weight rubber coating of the bottom chassis result in an unparalleled mechanically rigid fundament suppressing unwanted vibrations for an undisturbed vinyl tracking process.
Another key factor for rotational perfection is the 3-layered platter made of aluminum die-cast, vibration suppressing heavyweight rubber on the bottom surface and a noble 2mm thick brass top plate for additional vibration reduction. Together with the solid rubber mat, the total weight of the platter adds up to an impressive 3,6kg, enabling high mass inertia supporting an ultimately smooth rotation, at the same time adding an extra portion of high-grade touch & feel.
Each platter for the SL-1200/1210G Master Edition is balanced individually on dedicated machines for ensuring nothing less than a perfect rotation free of even the slightest unevenness.
The high-sensitivity S-shaped magnesium tonearm with high-precision bearings, enabling an ultimately high initial motion sensitivity, makes maximum use of the vibration-free chassis and drive technology for an ultimately precise reading of the information engraved in the vinyl grooves.
Highly efficient insulator feet utilizing the synthetic high-tech damping material α-gel
shut out external vibrations from the standing surface for further soothing the tracking process for undisturbed musical enjoyment.
Latest Power Supply Technology
The superb qualities of the mechanical + electronical drive system is further supported by the new Multi-stage Silent Power Supply similar to the one used in our reference turntable SL-1000R. It is a combination of a low-noise, high-speed power supply working at over 100kHz and a noise canceling circuit, cancelling remaining noise by injecting the reversed-phase current of the actual noise. By this method, a very low noise floor is achieved, enabling exceptional signal-to-noise ratio, improving the overall signal performance.
Sophisticated Product Design Style for a True Collector’s Item
The SL-1200/1210GME turntable – being the ultimate, limited SL-1200 Series model - deserves tasteful style elements to underline noble exclusivity. Therefore, it come with the following gold-colored elements as signs of differentiation from the standard “G” model:
• Tonearm with Gold color painting
• Head shell with Gold color printing of the Technics logo
• Top panel with Gold colored Technics logo
• Logo badge “Master Edition” with serial number
• Dust cover logo sheet with Gold color printing Technics logo
Commitment to the reduction of our environmental footprint
To reduce environmental impact of our packaging while ensuring that Technics products are fully protected throughout their journey to our consumers, the new packaging for the SL-1200/1210G Master Edition is free of Expanded Polystyrene(EPS). Instead, it is made of smart shaped cardboard, maintaining safe protection of the product, also including a cardboard box for the accessories, allowing ease of removal and storage. Technics has worked hard to transform all their line-up’s packaging to reduce the environmental footprint to a minimum.
Due to the discontinuation of certain externally sourced components, Technics will unfortunately end production of the SL-1200/1210G model by the end of this year. However, the brand is proud to commemorate the conclusion of the SL-1200/1210 “G” model* with a true audiophile masterpiece. The SL-1200/1210G Master Edition integrates the finest Technics turntable technologies into a collector’s item that is destined to become a legend in its own right—a testament to Technics’ expertise in turntable design.
The new Technics Grand Class Master Edition turntable will be available from January 2026 at authorized Technics retailers in Europe.
It will be available only in limited quantity:
· 1.200 pieces(globally) in Silver (SL-1200GME)
· 1210 pieces(globally) in Black (SL-1210GME).
*This model is the final version of the SL-1200G. Other SL-1200 models, including the SL-1200GR2 and SL-1200MK7, will continue to be produced.
Other than the above, we have no additional requests.
About Technics
The Technics brand was established in the same era in 1965. Beginning with the Technics 1 speaker, the brand has gone on to develop revolutionary audio products and technologies, including amps, players, and tuners. In particular, the direct-drive turntable was an industry gamechanger, laying the foundation for today’s DJ and club music scenes. Today, in a diverse music scene that favors both analog and digital audio, Technics continues to lead the market as a comprehensive audio brand.
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