Technics SL-1200MK7 Direct Drive Professional Turntable (Black)A New Level of Direct Drive Precision and Performance The SL 1200 has been a leader in turntable technology since 1972 and constantly innovating since then. And with the Technics SL 1200MK7, this professional direct drive turntable has reached a new pinnacle of precision performance. Featuring an innovative coreless direct drive motor, the SL 1200MK7 delivers the rotational accuracy and high torque of a traditional direct drive motor, while