Technics SL-1210 MK7
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Used Technics SL-1210 MK7 Direct Drive DJ Turntable
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Technics SL-1210 MK7: deep cleaned inside and out, fully serviced and bench-tested, so it arrives ready to play
Includes original power cable
Please note: no cartridge, stylus (needle), headshell, slipmat or any other accessories are included. You're buying the turntable itself, ready for your own setup.
Sold as a single deck. Need a pair for mixing? Add two to your basket or message us and we’ll match them up
Ships fast with 24-hour tracked UK delivery or available for local collection
Warranty included for peace of mind (6 months Premium grade, 3 months other grades)
The modern version of the club standard turntable, in matte black
Coreless direct drive motor for smooth, cog-free rotation and a rock-steady pitch
Pitch control of plus or minus 8% or 16%, with 33, 45 and 78 rpm
Reverse play plus adjustable start and brake speeds, built for scratch and turntablism
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About the turntable
The SL-1210 MK7 is the black version of Technics’ MK7, the deck that brought the 1200 series back for DJs in 2019. The layout is exactly where decades of muscle memory expect it: start/stop bottom left, pitch fader on the right, the S-shaped tonearm on its gimbal suspension. If you learned on a pair of 1210s, you’ll be at home within seconds.
Under the platter is where it changes. Technics fitted a newly developed coreless direct drive motor that removes cogging, the tiny speed ripple older motors could produce, so rotation is smoother and the pitch holds steady under a heavy hand. Starting torque of 1.8 kg·cm gets the platter to 33 rpm in about 0.7 seconds, and the two-layer platter pairs die-cast aluminium with a damping rubber underside to kill resonance.
The MK7 also adds features the classic 1210s never had. Reverse play is built in, start and brake speeds can be adjusted to taste, and the pitch range switches between plus or minus 8% and 16%. A pop-up LED stylus light shows you the needle in a dark booth, and the phono and power cables are detachable, which makes a stuck or tired lead a two-minute swap rather than a repair job.
It is a pure analogue deck with no built-in phono preamp or USB, so connect it to a DJ mixer or amp with a phono input, which is exactly how clubs run them. Whether you’re building your first vinyl setup, completing a pair, or replacing a worn-out 1210, this is the deck the rest are measured against.
Shipping & Collection
Collection:
You’re welcome to collect from our Battersea, SW11 location.
This lets you inspect and test the item in person.
You can verify the condition before committing to the purchase.
Great for peace of mind if you're local or nearby.
Delivery:
We offer fast, 24-hour tracked delivery across the UK.
Tracking info is sent as soon as the item is dispatched.
Reliable shipping ensures you receive your gear quickly and safely.
No delays, just straight to your door, ready to use.
Warranty & Testing
All items come with a warranty for your peace of mind: 6 months on Premium grade units, 3 months on all other grades.
Everything is tested thoroughly before it’s listed for sale.
We inspect performance, build quality, and overall functionality.
If something goes wrong, we’ll resolve it quickly and fairly.
You’re also welcome to test the gear before purchasing.
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