Technics - SL1600MK2 Full auto, direct drive, restored, new stylus aluminium plinth. Turntable

Technics SL-1600 MKII — Fully Automatic Quartz Direct-Drive Turntable, pitch controlled | Professionally Refurbished, new Audio Technica stylus

A superbly restored example of Technics’ classic SL-1600 MKII: the fully automatic, quartz-locked direct-drive turntable widely regarded as the home-listening counterpart to the legendary SL-1200. This unit has been completely refurbished internally, so it is ready to deliver stable, accurate, low-noise vinyl playback straight out of the box.
Why this one stands out
Quartz phase-locked direct drive for rock-steady 33 1/3 and 45 rpm speeds, with ±6% pitch adjustment and an LED pitch display.
High-torque brushless DC motor with fast start-up—approximately 0.7 seconds to reach 33 1/3 rpm—and an electronic brake for quick, precise stops.
Fully automatic operation: automatic start, tonearm cueing, return, stop, record-size detection,(only for black vinyl)and repeat play, all managed by Technics’ infrared sensing and microcomputer system.

Serious vintage build quality: heavy 2 kg die-cast aluminium platter, rigid aluminium chassis, and double-isolated suspension designed to suppress vibration and feedback.
New plastic gears for tonearm return and platter auto cue and return. New electrolitic capacitors and diodes.
Excellent measurement pedigree: 0.025% WRMS wow and flutter and 78 dB weighted signal-to-noise/rumble performance.
Versatile S-shaped tonearm with adjustable height, direct-reading tracking-force adjustment, and compatibility with a broad range of cartridges, current set up is audio technical cartridge and stylus.
Condition
This SL-1600 MKII has been fully refurbished inside, with attention given to its electronics, automatic mechanism, controls, and playback performance. It combines the convenience of full automation with the speed accuracy and durability that made Technics direct-drive decks famous.
Perfect for
Collectors, casual listeners, and anyone who wants a dependable vintage Technics deck without the manual cueing of an SL-1200. Put on a record, press start, and enjoy—then let the SL-1600 MKII return and stop the arm automatically when the side ends.
A beautifully refurbished piece of Japanese hi-fi history—precise, automatic, and built to last.
Please note the detailed photographs attached as they form part of the description and therefore the sale. She is 53 years old and even though fully restored vintage electronic items are not guaranteed. And note that these items require ongoing technical care in order to ensure a lifetime of joy from this turntable.
We pack with our custom packaging system we pack for the safety of the item not for economy the lps in the photographs are for display purposes only and are not included in the sale.