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Technics SLQ2 Turntable

Following our deja vu moment, here is another Technics SL-Q2 turntable.  We sold one before and I thought I would never get another.  These are excellent tables and better built in comparison to other Technics' turntables.  While this is not a SL-1200-1800 turntable, these are much better built to their belt drives and their other consumer level direct drive turntables, like the SL-D2, SL-D202, DL-D3 and those in that particular series.

Generally, Technics are really no brainers when it comes to choosing a turntable.  But, you do have to be careful at times as not all Technics are completely reliable.

It's direct drive, with quartz lock, 2-speed and semi-automatic.  It's well built with a nice heavy platter and large rubber feet for dampening vibration.

Comes with an Empire TC-40 cartridge with new elliptical stylus.  Excellent cartridge and sounds great.  Too bad Empire cartridges aren't discussed very often as they made great cartridges and too bad Jico of Japan doesn't make SAS stylus for them or they'll give Shure their run for the money.

Freshly serviced, and overall it's in great condition.  Like the previous one before this one, it will make it's new owner happy and will provide endless hours of music! 







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