First designed for professional use, the Technics SL-P1200 has attracted a number of high-quality audio enthusiasts thanks to its outstanding sound, high-quality sound reproduction and ease of use. Far more successful than Technics' original SL-P50 attempt at a broadcast CD player, the SL-P1200 is of the well-remembered kind : 14,5kg heavy, sturdy and reliable mechanism topped by a Concorde-like control panel.
Frame-accurate search/location with high or low speed search, ±8% pitch control, IR remote with output volume control, pads to enter direct ABS time for quick location, 20-track and "time" direct (re)call and/or program, elapsed/remain track/total display modes, auto-cue and auto-space and auto-deemphasis. Model Technics SL-P1200 included its successful Class AA circuits into the sample/hold and analogue output sections (after the two LPF), two PCM54HP Burr Brown digital/analogue converters, 2x oversampling digital filter and high-speed linear motor with magnetic rails.