Introduced in 1972, the Technics SL-1200 direct drive turntable line was originally designed for HiFi listening. The turntables were adopted by DJs due to their strong motors, tonearm tracking and durability. After a 6 year manufacturing hiatus, Technics reintroduced the 1200 line in 2016 as a higher-end audiophile range. In 2019, Technics reintroduced their DJ line with the SL-1200MK7. Turntable Lab is an authorized Technics dealer.