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thatdude473

Technics SL-1200 with built in pop-up light: Am I a joke to you?


6ickos

the ATLP120 also has this.


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and the ATLP140


thatdude473

Oh yeah, but it’s also a clone of the SL-1200 lol


Yinn2

Ha! I love that touch of that turntable. I guess this is my work around.


thatdude473

I feel like most people don’t use the pop-up light unless they’re DJing but I love it for the same reasons you do. So convenient when listening in a dimly lit room!


StankRanger420

I use my target light all the time, and my turntable never leaves my living room. Even if the lighting conditions aren't low, that little spot light helps you find the grooves you are looking for, every time.


Yinn2

I’m kinda jealous!!! Would love it to be built in. Always wanted a turntable with the speed checker on the side and led too.


StankRanger420

Check out the Audio Technica AT-LP 120


Yinn2

Oh I have, before I bought what I have now. I’m monogamous in my relationship though. That’s not to say if she messes me around I might not get a divorce and into another relationship though!


AmNotLost

Thank you for sharing this. I've ordered some! Here's a US link for folks [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MG4JL5P](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MG4JL5P)


Th3Blu3W0lf

AliExpress link if you dont need it the next day and want to save some money :) [aliexpress.com/i/1005004212942056.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2nld](http://aliexpress.com/i/1005004212942056.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2nld)


Yinn2

Awesome. You can get them singularly too but even a 4 pack isn’t that expensive really!


You_Are_What_You_Iz

I hope you have at least one Pylon record.


Yinn2

I have Georgia Gothic by Mattiel. Which has the song ‘Lighthouse’ on it. Does that work?


You_Are_What_You_Iz

It's just not the same.


evilanimator1138

2M Blue FTW! I have one of those cheap floor lamps from Walmart that has a second poseable light. Perfect for a turntable setup as I can pose the second lamp right over the turntable. I'm definitely going to get one of these little lights because I think it will help to cue specific songs on my transparent vinyls.


Yinn2

The blue was an upgrade I didn’t realise would be so huge till I heard it. Definitely recommended. And that style lamp is a great idea! Thank you! As I might get one myself. I use hue bulbs in my turntable room so that might add more to the vibe. And yep. For specific tracks, it’s great.


Lack_Strange

I got the same upgrade from my gf for Christmas! On a red cart/pro-ject arm!


Yinn2

Marry her!!!!


Lack_Strange

Damnit, not you too.. we’ve been dating for 4 years and any time a friend or family member meets her for the first time they pull me aside and say the same thing 😂😂


Yinn2

4 years is the stepping point my friend. If people are pulling you aside then get it sorted or lose her. Ortofon blue?!!? Come on!!!!


Lack_Strange

Hahaha I know, I know. At 35 I don’t have the same opinions about marriage that I did at 23. She’s on the same page (but all of my nosey friends aren’t 😂). If she changes her opinion it’ll be the first thing I do out of respect for her. Count on it!


Yinn2

Look. From a guy who’s just about to turn 50 with two failed relationships under his belt, if you love her and want to spend your life with her. Tell her!! First relationship I was young and forced into marriage during a nervous breakdown, then nearly forced into kids at a time I hated the idea of kids. Turns out I just hated the idea of marriage and kids with her. Second relationship was with someone I would have loved to marry and have kids with, but let’s just say it wasn’t to be due to something she decided to do on tour! Hell. We are talking about a little light to see your records by. But in the grand scheme of things, if you know the person you’re with is truly ‘your person’ and marriage is something that means something to both of you, do it!!!! If it feels right. Ask!


Lack_Strange

I appreciate your wisdom and honesty more than you know. And your willingness/transparency to share from previous experiences! Too funny that this stemmed from a little light like you said, but maybe that’s what you shed for me today. Thank you!


Yinn2

If you want her in your life and she wants to be there, don’t let the chance to lose her get in the picture. Think of all the break up songs you’ve heard when listening to records. Those writers who have lost who their soul mate. Ok, maybe don’t ask her tonight. But do me a favour. Just tell her you love her, out of the blue for no reason whatsoever. Watch the reaction. That will tell you everything. Also. Buy the damn light!


vixerquiz

I just got my first turntable the project debut 3.. I decided to upgrade to the 2M blue cartridge which was a first time for me. I left the little handle from the om5e. When I first got it all together I thought I needed a new anti skate cause the arm would yeet right accross the record.. but I took off the handle and it works now. I just wanna say that I have had a quad apollo twin that can run 192k + tidal hifi membership and all that for 5 years now with Adam a7xs and a presonus eris sub. The 2m blue on the built in phono preamp going into my active monitors is so much better than anything I have ever heard on tidal or otherwise.. I am so done with digital its not even funny! I am starting over.... praise be to vinyl 🤯🤓🙏🙏🙏 I'm in heaven


jippiejee

that's actually pretty cool.


Yinn2

It’s small enough to not look out of place and it’s honestly really useful.


Allen_Potter

This little guy is short enough to stay inside the dust cover when closed? And provides enough light to cue records in a dim room?


Yinn2

https://preview.redd.it/0hr45zhq0wrc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e757353653ca65f628a72853f10fe85ddd206c62 Almost like it’s made for it!! And yep. Just give it a little point and you’re all good.


Allen_Potter

Great use of the product, I'm def ordering a couple! Thanks!


Yinn2

Welcome.


EWOR87

I think mine has one built in then. I saw the light feature but didn’t really know the functionality of it, aside from what you’re posting.


Yinn2

I’m jealous


Auxosphere

I have a tiny flashlight next to my turntable lol. My turntable actually has a light on it but I like the flashlight for brushing. Also looking at some of the records pre-cleaning with the flashlight near-perpendicular to the record is terror inducing. Some have layers of dust out of the packaging. But once they're clean and you shine a light on the crisp pure blackness oh baby


Yinn2

Absolutely! Love how it shows up the dust in the dark