Jbraswell
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I can't remember every delta but the DD motor is not the same.
The Technics Turntable Fan Club - Questions, Advice, Discussion
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Angsty
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The 1300G does have an aluminum tonearm tube vs. magnesium on the 1200G. It seems to have the ΔΣ-Drive from the 1200GR2 and the three-layer platter from the 1200G.
New Generation Grand Class Turntable - SL-1300G
Turntable with a Hi-Fi design featuring ΔΣ-Drive, a new motor drive technology that delivers high rotational accuracy and low vibration. The turntable’s new motor, three-layer platter, and high-rigidity chassis ensure even higher sound quality. Coreless direct drive motor achieving stable...
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Joe Mac
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The 1300G does have an aluminum tonearm tube vs. magnesium on the 1200G. It seems to have the ΔΣ-Drive from the 1200GR2 and the three-layer platter from the 1200G.
New Generation Grand Class Turntable - SL-1300G
Turntable with a Hi-Fi design featuring ΔΣ-Drive, a new motor drive technology that delivers high rotational accuracy and low vibration. The turntable’s new motor, three-layer platter, and high-rigidity chassis ensure even higher sound quality. Coreless direct drive motor achieving stable...
I think it has the new delta sigma power source and motor control from the GR2 but it actually has the upgraded motor from the G and SP10R.
The savings I think are in the aluminium arm tube, pulling off the DJ bits and there being less weight and fancy materials in the plinth.
mindhead1
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This review from SkyFi Audio on the 1300G is pretty comprehensive. This channel has a lot of good content if you’re into Technics gear.
Portland Sheriff
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I’ve now read both glowing reviews, but I’m wondering if Stereophile ever writes anything negative. His Clearaudio setup for stereo records was identical to my setup. I’m loving the Clearaudio and feel particularly good about it bc mine was supposedly pre-owned and got it for 22% off MSRP. (I say supposedly bc it seemed new to me or as close to new as I could imagine a pre-owned table to be)
Nee Lewman
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Most reviewers don’t bother with things that aren’t going to get a decent review these days. It isn’t worth the drama with the companies or followers being negative in return.
Joe Mac
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Yeah I think Ed said something similar on here once. With only a limited amount of review slots and so much brilliant gear at every price point why deliberately pick something that either doesn’t interest you or that you don’t think will be any good.
Nee Lewman
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Reviewers tend to be enthusiasts like us too and don’t want to spend a month or two with a piece of equipment they don’t like.
Nee Lewman
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When I reviewed comics back in the day, I got shit from a creator for a good review because I had mentioned that the series (which was told through six one shot stories set in different timelines) felt a little disjointed.
mindhead1
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How dare you express an opinion!
I have been seeing many reviewers catching hell lately because their reviews are all positive so everyone assumes they are paid off. I'm sure some of them are taking 'payment' of one form or another, but I maintain that most gear over say $500 USD is pretty good. Over $1500 you're getting into diminishing returns territory and most of the stuff we see frequently reviewed at these price points is very good.
I also view the lack of reviews for a product or vendor as a warning flag. Either reviewers didn't like it and declined to review it or the vendor isn't willing to subject their products to scrutiny. I'm not saying I wouldn't buy a product that wasn't widely reviewed, but I'll probably scrutinize it a little harder before hitting the purchase button.