Technics SL1200 - User Manual

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Fitting The Wand Tonearm® to a Technics SL1200 family turntable

To be read in conjunction with The Wand User Guide. Thanks to Andy & Hans for photos of their turntables.

Technics Models Step 1; Remove existing arm mount

 SL1200 / SL1210 / SL120 (Mk1 or Mk2) If your armboard uses four screws, omit Steps 2&3

 SL1500 / SL 1700 may also be ok but check. eg: SL120 below,

 Your model may be different from shown here.

 If you still have the Technics arm fitted,

check the Internet for removal instructions.

(Including YouTube)

Step 2; Place turntable upside down on cushion Step 3; Remove plastic chassis

and remove rubber cover

Hint; Leave the screws in place as they are different lengths

Step 3; Add boss & spindle to mounting plate

NOTE; The small diameter faces down (View from below)

Step 4; Set arm height. Do this before bolting plate down (easier access). Then tighten nut.

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-Arm at +2 degrees

-Arm level (nominal)

Note; We suggest starting with the arm level. Later adjust

upwards by ear. Up to 2 degrees up may be good. This exact

height depends on many factors. (See; P29 “SRA, VTA & My

Sonic Lab” by Michael Fremer Stereophile June 2010)

Hint; For the Classic model the

locking nut can be above or

below the boss.

Above is more convenient but

limits vertical height adjustment.

Below gives slightly more space

to adjust the arm.

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Technics SL1200 Specifications

General

Drive Method	Direct Drive
Effective Arm Length	230mm
Overhang	15mm
Turntable Speeds	33 1/3, 45 rpm
Wow and Flutter	0.01% WRMS
Platter	Die-cast aluminum
Rumble	-78dB (DIN B)
Tracking Force Adjustment	0-4g
Power Supply	AC 120V, 60Hz
Tonearm Type	Static balance S-shaped tonearm