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First things first, the SL1200 is a great design, but some of the attributes people ascribe to it are slightly on the hysterical side. It is hardly a surprise that the Technics makes this list but I need to make a few observations about the abilities and reputation of this semi legendary device. Try to ensure that any example you are looking for has its original packaging and look for the standard signs of wear and tear- although as noted, all the bits are there if you need them. At the same time, as Pro-Ject is still making the Debut, all of the parts are still readily available.
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Why would you choose a used Debut over a new one? Simply put, as a basic rule of thumb, solid used examples of the Debut can be found from about $150 which compares favorably to the $400 and upward that new models cost. As the age and RRP of these models has varied enormously, the used prices will vary too. More recent models have also been offered with the carbon fibre arm and the Ortofon 2M cartridge instead of the cheaper OM5e model. This was replaced by the thicker metal '8.6' arm which is also still in use on the Essential model. The original models used a slim arm now discontinued from the Pro-Ject lineup. The major change between models is the arm. The Debut has been around for nearly twenty years and all models are unsuspended plinth type designs that use belt drive. This is a slightly complicated entry because there have been almost as many members of the Debut range as there are Pokemon (and to take this analogy to breaking point, like Pokemon, you can take some members of the range and turn them into others). So without further ado, here are some second hand heroes that are worth seeking out. We've already talked about some holy grail devices but these are some more commonly encountered models that might work out as being useful alternatives to a new turntable. The models on the market will be as variable as their owners but some models are a little more likely to crop up than others. The nature of this has changed in recent years-the golden age of extremely good quality turntables being sold off as end of life scrap has come to an end- but in its place has come a much more consistent arrangement where owners upgrading to new models will seek to offset some of the costs of doing so by selling their old turntable. I am of course referring to the second hand market. There are other options though and they can be excellent value. The variety is bewildering and this alone would be enough to keep many people poring over the choice available without wanting to consider other options. If you wanted an indicator of just how dramatic the resurgence in vinyl has been in recent years, the choice of new turntables at pretty much any price point you can imagine is larger that it has been since the early '80s when vinyl was the default format for home use.