I have a Technics SL-1500 turntable for about fifteen years now. I fell for this model that has the same drive (direct drive motor) than the SL-1200. The arm is also very good as well as depreciation all that part of the chassis, the deck also survived 4 moves! Only problem encountered throughout the years, the poor quality of the switch OFF/33/45tours (bad contacts), which can sometimes cause changes in speed (especially if you have not used the plate for some time). The speed control with strobe is sometimes tricky, and I understand that some beginners are a bit lost with this kind of setting.