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The 24-karat gold Technics SL-1200LTD (1995) remains one of the most sought-after limited-edition turntables ever produced, a piano black and 24k gold statement from the height of the superclub era.

The MasterSounds SL Turntable is our re-engineered interpretation of the Technics SL, designed for both DJ performance and high-fidelity listening.

How do you file vinyl records properly, especially when your collection grows beyond a few shelves? In this video, MasterSounds founder Ryan Shaw shares how a lifelong love of records, starting at the age of 13, turned into a large and eclectic vinyl collection housed at the MasterSounds creative hub.

In this video, MasterSounds founder Ryan Shaw explains his long-standing love for the Technics SL and exactly what makes a turntable worthy of the MasterSounds Approved name.

In this insightful video, Ryan takes a closer look at the legendary TRIO L-07D, exploring what makes it such a special design, why it still stands at the very top of direct drive engineering, and how its construction, motor system, and isolation place it in a class of its own.

Step inside the MasterSounds studio as we reveal our Technics turntable stock and some of the rarest decks from Ryan’s personal collection, including current projects and rare finds.

Today, Ryan talks us through an ultra-rare near mint variant of the legendary SL-1200MK2 turntable, named the SL-120MK2.

We're back with another New Old Stock Open Box Technics SL Unboxing - this time Ryan reveals an ultra rare Japanese only edition with original ancillaries, the SL-1200MK3.

Today, Ryan unboxes a New Old Stock Open Box Technics SL-1210MK2, one of the most iconic and influential DJ turntables ever produced. 

Check out the video preview of our new GroooveLINE premium audio cable range by MasterSounds.

Ryan takes us into audiophile territory, showcasing how to fully fit our Rega tonearm, cartridge & armboard kit to a Technics SL-1210MK2 from start to finish.

Ryan headed down to We Out Here Festival in Dorset for the day to check out our collaboration with long standing friends Carhartt WIP on their wonderfully curated stage.