Technics - SL-1210GAE vs SL-1300G

[Entrigo]

Little poll, for anyone who has had the chance to compare the two.

How does the 1200GAE compare to the 1300G, purely in terms of SQ?

1. The 1200GAE is significantly better

2. The GAE is touch better than the 1300G

3. Hardly any difference



I have recently bought the SL-1300G as an upgrade from the SL1500C and while it is a fine sounding deck, I can't help but feel the upgrade wasn't as much as I thought - considering the jump in price.

I am now eyeing a GAE but not sure if it's worth the extra cost - the GAE has the better arm and plinth but the 1300G has the newer drive...
But then the deck is on a thick, solid shelf mounted on a brick wall on two sides.

What does people think?

Should I stay or should I go (deeper in debt 😆)?

 

[nopiano]

Does playing LPs make up the majority of your listening? If so, it might be worth it for the better arm and swisher finish. But your 1300 is pretty much state of the art in many respects, though we both know there are hundreds of “flavours” of record player out there.

Can you actually buy the 1200 G Anniversary Edition, or are you considering the regular G version? Or I see there’s a Master Edition too, the GME! And what about the new Michell Revolv, with your choice of arm? 🤔🤣