Technics SP-10MK2

The quartz-locked successor to the SP-10 became the standard broadcast turntable worldwide, with enormous torque bringing the platter to speed in a fraction of a rotation. Sold as a bare motor unit with separate power supply, it is usually found in heavy custom or obsidian plinths.

The broadcast-standard direct drive that audiophiles now build five-figure systems around.

Who it suits

Best suited to: buyers comfortable assessing used condition and budgeting for servicing (drive mechanism, bearing, stylus). Less ideal for: a no-hassle purchase with a manufacturer warranty — buy a current model instead.

Good to know

• No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
• This is a used-market purchase. Ask about condition, originality and service history — for this drive type, check servo lock, speed stability and motor noise (no belt to check on a direct-drive deck), plus the stylus regardless.

Specifications

Where to buy the Technics SP-10MK2

2 UK merchants handle used or discontinued decks like this — each outbound link searches the deck on that merchant’s site.

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