The SL-1200 series has always been considered bombproof, another reason it’s favoured by DJs. We haven’t been able to physically compare the MK7 with previous models, and it would be unfair to describe this as flimsy, but first impressions are it feels as lightweight as the vital stats suggest. Technics says it has gone to great lengths to ensure the MK7 will stand up to brutal treatment and we hope that proves the case. Adding interchangeable parts is a notable bonus, but not if that’s because they need changing all the time. Most improvements are incremental and there for the benefit of DJs, but if you’re buying a single deck with the intention of using it as a traditional turntable there’s no reason why lightweight materials, multiple playback options, enhanced vibration damping and an anti-fingerprint finish shouldn’t please you too. Above all else, the iconic industrial design of the SL-1200 series remains intact giving every generation of vinyl lover and DJs of all levels the opportunity to own a piece of history without paying over the odds for second hand kit.