Technics 1210 MK2 vs AT-LP120X: used prices compared
UK used prices side by side, what each one tends to need fixing, and which keeps more of its value. Updated October 2026.
Quick answer: Used, the Audio-Technica AT-LP120X is the cheaper of the two: £160 to £205 against £460 to £785 for the Technics SL-1210 MK2, usually about £440 apart. The ranges do not overlap, so the cheaper model is cheaper in any condition.
| Model | Technics SL-1210 MK2 | Audio-Technica AT-LP120X |
|---|---|---|
| Used, working order | £460 - £785 | £160 - £205 |
| New price (UK street) | Not sold new | £239 |
| Holds of the new price | Not sold new | 76% |
| How fast it sells | Sells quickly | Sells very fast |
| Usual faults listed | 3 (costs on its price page) | 3 (costs on its price page) |
The difference
Both are direct-drive decks with pitch control and reverse. The Technics stopped being made in 2010 and is the deck resale value follows; parts and service are easy to find because so many were built. The Audio-Technica is the modern budget version, a fraction of the price used, with a USB output for copying records.
Which to buy
- The Technics SL-1210 MK2 if you want the classic, and you care what it resells for.
- The Audio-Technica AT-LP120X if you want direct drive and USB without spending much.
What each one tends to need
Technics SL-1210 MK2
- Stylus / cartridge: usually £15-£60 to put right (Easy - DIY, no special tools).
- No power: usually £3-£60 to put right (Medium - soldering / disassembly / YouTube guide).
- Hum / buzz: usually £10-£60 to put right (Medium - soldering / disassembly / YouTube guide).
Audio-Technica AT-LP120X
- Stylus / cartridge: usually £15-£60 to put right (Easy - DIY, no special tools).
- No power: usually £3-£60 to put right (Medium - soldering / disassembly / YouTube guide).
- Hum / buzz: usually £10-£60 to put right (Medium - soldering / disassembly / YouTube guide).
Those are the first three in the guide for each. The full list, with the cost of putting each right, is on the model pages and in the faults table.
Before you buy either
Each price page lists what to check, the usual faults and rough repair costs: Technics SL-1210 MK2 and Audio-Technica AT-LP120X. Then see how to tell if a listing is a good price.
On Marketplace, the flipper extension prices both against real sold prices and flags faults the seller mentions. It is free while in testing. Join the testers.