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KAB Custom Technics SL-1200SE

As of Dec 26 2010, KAB no longer has stock on brand new turntables.
The tables shown on this page are for information only. The prices shown are the last know retail prices as of Dec 2010.

Going forward, I plan to offer "Like New" refurbished tables but do not have a current timetable for that.
I continue to offer our state of the art mods on all used 1200's. Simply choose the "Send Yours" link above.
You can read all about the Modding Process by clicking here

More likely than not, the records you love best were made from masters cut on a Technics SP-02 drive system. Now you can own the player that carries that heritage, improved and tweaked by KAB.
What makes a KAB '1200 different?

Choose a base model:
All base models include KAB Special Edition features of hinged dust cover, audiophile mat, 120pF interconnect cable and pretest QC inspection. A $110 value.
All base models begin with brand new factory warranted product. KAB 1200's are purchased only through official Pansonic distributors.

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SL-1200MK2SE Charcoal Black, ±8% Pitch Control $739.00 BLK $739.00 SLV	SL-1200MK5SE Champaigne Silver, ±8% Pitch Control $789.00	SL-1210MK5SE Charcoal Black, ±8% Pitch Control $789.00
Choose Black Choose Silver	Choose This One	Choose This One

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SL-1210M5GSE Metalflake Gloss Black Titanium Finish Tonearm ±8% 0r ±16% Pitch Control $900.00	M5G's and GLD's feature improved tonearm wand and interconnect wiring. The result is better soundstage detail and focus.	SL-1200GLDSE Piano Lacquer Gloss Black All Gold Plated ±8% 0r ±16% Pitch Control Out Of Production - Sorry!
Choose This One		Choose This One

All KAB Technics turntables include hinged dust cover, super mat, headshell, sub weight, hardware, counterweight, aux weight, and overhang tool.
Choose Your Upgrades:(Prices include factory installation)
A. 78 RPM Speed $175 MK2 and MK5 Only [more info]
B. TD-1200 Tonearm Fluid Damper $149.00 [more info]
C. PS1200 Power Socket (For Future PS-1200 Connection)$45.00
D. PS-1200 Outboard Power Supply( Includes Socket Above and SX1200 ) $250.00 [more info]
D. PS-1200 220V Outboard Power Supply( Includes Socket Above and SX1200 ) $250.00 [more info]
E. RC-1200 Threaded Record Clamp $79.00(New Design) [more info]
F. KAB Super Record Grip MK2 $38.00 [more info]
G. SX-1200 Strobe Disabler $50.00 [more info]

H. Cardas AGMO Connectors $39.00 [Put Hi Quality Cardas RCA's Onto Existing Technics Cable]
I. Eichmann Tellurium Bullet Connectors $49.00 [Put Hi Quality Eichmann RCA's Onto Existing Technics Cable]

Units With Rewired Tonearm Mod W/Connector Plates will require separate interconnect cables. (KAB reccomends ART Mogami Blues)
Cardas rewire improves harmonic overtone detail, vocal articulation and overall definition.
[Rewire process includes Cardas individual phono wires with KAB Quiet Wire™ coating, internal cotton batting and KAB Resonance end cap]

J. Tonearm Rewire $169.00. Cardas to KAB PC-1200 RCA Phono Plate[2 RCA Females plus ground post]
K. Tonearm Rewire $169.00. Cardas to KAB/Cardas 5 pin DIN Phono Plate[This Requires right angle DIN connector]

L. Goldring 2400 Audiophile Cartridge $285.00 [more info]
M. KAB/Ortofon Concorde Pro S30 Integrated Cartridge $292.00 [more info]
N. Grado Gold-1 Audiophile Cartridge $220.00 [more info]

O. Isonoe™ Machined Sorbothane Spring Isolator Feet $200 [more info]
P. Scheu Record Weight W/Bubble Level 1.75 LB. $175 [See It]

**SL 1200 Major Model Differences**
MODEL	Top Color	Stylus Illuminator	Headshell Storage Socket	8% Pitch	8/16% Pitch	Hi-FI Wiring	Limited Edition Logo
1200MK2	SILVER	INCANDESCENT	NO	X			NO
1200MK2PK	BLACK	INCANDESCENT	NO	X			NO
1200MK5	SILVER	WHITE LED	YES	X			NO
1210MK5	BLACK	WHITE LED	YES	X			NO
1210M5G	SEMIGLOSS METALFLAKE BLACK	BLUE LED	YES		X	X	NO
1200GLD	GLOSS BLACK	BLUE LED	YES		X	X	YES

SPECIFICATIONS

33 45 RPM(Std.)
78 RPM(Opt.)
Direct Drive System - Quartz Locked
F G Servo Control
Variable Speed 8% & 16%(m5g and gld)
W&F 0.025%
Peak W&F 0.035%
Rumble -79dB
Tracking Force 0-4 grs
Anti Skate Force 0-6 grs
Tracking Accuracy
2.3 degrees outside groove
0.32 degrees inner groove
Cable Capacitance 100 pF OFC fine strand copper and gold connectors for M5G and GLD
Effective Mass 12 grams
Dimensions 17 x 15 x 6"
Shipping Weight 35 Lbs

Spec's can tell an awful lot. It's a shame so many Hi End companies have chosen to withhold this vital performance info. The Hi End magazines too should be ashamed for not testing the turntables they "review".

The Frequency Generator Servo Control on the '1200 produces the most consistent rotational accuracy of any known drive system. Unlike most belt drive systems, it is completely immune to both static and dynamic stylus drag.

The Tonearm bearings, polished to a finish of ± 0.5 microns, feature very low friction of 0.007 grams and the turntable body is a 3 section constrained layer non resonant affair. The Cast 5 Lb Platter system is damped both underneath and by the 1 Lb top mat.

For the tweakers, the Technics interconnect cable contributes 90 pF and the wire in the turntable and tonearm wand contribute 10 pF for 100pF total capacitance. So the interconnect rating is 2pF per inch or 24pF per foot. The cable on the M5G and GLD is abit thicker and claimed to be OFC fine strand copper. They also have gold plated connectors.

All Models employ the same build materials, platter and tonearm. The M5G and GLD have a dual range pitch control that is separately crystal controlled for unsurpassed accuracy and drift free performance. Also the M5G and GLD feature a static lateral tonearm damping system. This is for dj use and perhaps archival 78 RPM shallow grooves. It has no use in hi fi applications.

KAB Quality Control Inspection
This is what makes our '1200 different from any others out there.
Before any upgrades, KAB performs a rigorous inspection and makes corrections as required to ensure that every Custom KAB 1200 performs correctly.

1. Tighten all case screws. Beleive it or not, it is often neccessary.
2. Install cartridge and test wiring for continuity.
3. Balance arm and test bearing friction vertical and lateral.
4. Full operational test.
5. Test platter for proper fit. The platter must not rock on the spindle shaft. KAB will re-machine the platter center hole to ensure a perfect fit. This is always the result of nicks inside the platter center hole. How they get there we do not know, but if they interfere with the proper fit of the platter we will correct it.
6. Test platter for flatness or planarity. KAB will replace a platter that exceeds + - 0.005" planarity as measured with a Mahr runout guage on the platter edge.
7. Check azimuth alignment of cartridge socket. Correct it neccessary.
8. Replace interconnect cable with low capacitance stock cable if required.
9. Remove silicone mold release film from rubber base along front and sides if present.

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KAB ELECTRO ACOUSTICS
P.O.BOX 2922
PLAINFIELD, NJ 07062, USA
PHONE 908-754-1479
FAX 908-222-3442