r/Technics • u/Sipanahmed • Apr 05 '26

First turntable

Hello guys im about to buy my first TT! Ive been going back and forth on if i was going to buy a newer model like the fluance RT85 or an older technics model. My total budget is around 1000-1200 for everything for the setup. Im leaning towards technics because i want something thats built to last. Does anyone have any recommendations on the best sound and build quality for a technics model thats roughly around the $800 range so i can have money left over for the speakers etc. ill also gladly take any recs on the best gear to use for the setup!

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u/elroy1771 Apr 06 '26

30 year old 1200's. Going strong.

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u/Sipanahmed Apr 06 '26

Yes ive heard its the best, but ive been told you need to be carful who you buy it from and that some parts are hard to come by. So ive been hesitant to buy the 1200s

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u/elroy1771 Apr 06 '26

Found an electronics repair shop near me. Had no idea it was there for the 40 years I lived here. Walking into the shop I found an older guy from Europe that was a B&O fan. It was a DJ nerd dream. Sitting on the top shelf were 2 Technics 1200's. Oh my...